Sandeep Hardikar

Sandeep Hardikar has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Their current position is as the CEO & co-Founder of Network Science, a Deep Tech Innovation Accelerator. Sandeep works with CEOs and Boards of companies to execute Innovation programs and bring about significant change.

Prior to Network Science, Sandeep worked as a Business Growth Mentor at Satoshi Block Dojo, where they provided guidance and support to promote business growth.

Sandeep also served as a DeepTech Growth Mentor at NASSCOM, where they nurtured and promoted Indian DeepTech startups on a global scale. The NASSCOM DeepTech Club program they worked on aimed to leverage Indian deep technology companies to solve global challenges.

Sandeep has experience as a Business Growth Mentor at Wadhwani Foundation, where they empowered incubators and startup entrepreneurs to create high-potential businesses.

Before that, they served as the SVP & Geo Head - Europe at Microland Limited, where they focused on scaling up the UK business and establishing a presence in Continental Europe.

As an Operating Partner at Lumis Partners, Sandeep leveraged operational and people management skills to manage businesses in the sub $250MN range. Sandeep also served as the Chief Commercial Officer for Talentedge, an Ed Tech startup.

Earlier in their career, Sandeep held various positions at Microland, Information Services Group, and HCL Technologies, where they played key roles in sales, business development, and operations.

Sandeep began their career as an Assistant Manager - Electrical Systems at Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, where they worked on power systems projects.

Throughout their career, Sandeep has demonstrated a breadth of experience and expertise in various industries, including technology, startups, and private equity.

Sandeep Hardikar has a strong educational background in business administration and management. In 1999 to 2001, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Marketing from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS). Prior to that, from 1994 to 1997, they completed their Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI). Sandeep also holds a Diploma in Engineering in Electrical from K. J. Somaiya Polytechnic, which they obtained from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, they completed their secondary education, obtaining their SSC degree from K. E. S. Hans Bhugra High School in 1991.

In terms of executive education, Sandeep Hardikar has completed several programs to further enhance their business acumen. In 2019, they attended the Global CEO Program at both The Wharton School and IESE Business School, focusing on Business Administration and Management in the general sense and International Business/Trade/Commerce, respectively. In 2018, they also participated in the Global CEO Program at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), specializing in International Business.

Furthermore, Sandeep Hardikar obtained an additional certification as a mentor from the NASSCOM DeepTech Club in April 2022.

It is worth mentioning that Sandeep Hardikar also completed the Emerging Leaders Program online, offered by Harvard Business School, in 2010, which contributed to their management skills and knowledge.