Eeshan Kulkarni

Eeshan Kulkarni has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Eeshan is currently a Principal at IP Group plc, where they focus on investing in early-stage, deep-tech ventures in fields such as cleantech, advanced sensing, and next-gen computing. Eeshan is also a Co-founder and responsible for Corporate Development at ClassPoint, an interactive online teaching tool used by teachers worldwide. Eeshan is a Partner at Campus Plus, providing commercialization funding and support for IP-backed ventures, and has previously worked as a Principal at St Baker Energy Innovation Fund, providing operational support and guidance to tech-focused companies. Eeshan has also held positions as a Commercialization Manager at Printed Energy, a Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, and a Co-founder and CEO at Kiranum Labs, specializing in wireless communication with LEDs. Eeshan began their career as a Graduate Project Engineer at Rio Tinto and has experience as an Energy Consultant at Exergy Pty Ltd and a Research Intern at ABB.

Eeshan Kulkarni began their education in 2005 at Hawker College, where they pursued unspecified studies. Eeshan then went on to attend The Australian National University from 2007 to 2011, earning a Bachelor of Engineering & Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Materials and Finance. In 2015, Eeshan enrolled in Tel Aviv University and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies in 2016. Lastly, from 2013 to 2018, Eeshan pursued a PhD/MBA at the National University of Singapore, focusing on the Commercialization of Technology, specifically in the field of Graphene.