Prasad Telikapalli

Kumar Prasad Telikepalli is a seasoned technology leader and co-founder at Matter, where responsibilities include product development, technology oversight, and innovation strategy since October 2020. Prior experience includes serving as the Head of eMobility at Eaton Innovation Center, managing global teams in product development and program management from September 2018 to October 2020. Kumar has also held significant positions at Mahindra Rise, overseeing electronics and electric vehicle applications, and leading powertrain electrification efforts from August 2013 to August 2018. Previous roles include leadership in systems modeling and hybrid powertrain activities at Eaton Corporation and Mahindra & Mahindra, along with foundational research and development work at Tata Motors and IIT Bombay. Kumar holds an M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (2001-2003).