Vijay Anand Bhagavatula

Vijay Anand Bhagavatula has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Vijay Anand is currently the Founder & CEO of ODWEN since June 2021. Prior to that, they held positions as a Venture Partner/Interim C-Roles at various companies from July 2017 to December 2018, and as a Principal at a Tech Fund from April 2016 to June 2017.

Vijay has also had experience in the education sector, where they served as a Sloan Fellow at the London Business School from January 2015 to February 2016. During this time, they were an Executive Committee Member for the school's flagship event.

Vijay Anand has a background in strategy and alliances, having worked as the Strategy & Alliances Manager for South Asia at DSM Innovation Center - Advanced Surfaces from January 2013 to February 2016. Vijay Anand also served as a Business Intelligence Manager at Royal DSM NV from January 2012 to April 2013.

Additionally, Vijay has experience in the renewable energy industry, specifically in solar energy. Vijay Anand was the Division Head - Commercial Solar EPC at Moser Baer Solar Systems Limited from December 2010 to January 2012. During their time there, they successfully built a $10 million revenue business and led a team responsible for sales, marketing, and project management. Prior to that, they held the position of Deputy General Manager - Corporate Strategy & Development at Moser Baer India Limited from January 2006 to December 2010.

Vijay Anand Bhagavatula pursued their education at various institutions throughout their academic journey. In 2015, they attended the London Business School, where they completed a Sloan Masters in Leadership & Strategy. Prior to this, they studied Technology Management at Cornell University. Additionally, they engaged in studies related to Food Retailing and Agribusiness Management at Cornell University. Vijay Anand Bhagavatula also obtained a Management Development Program (MDP) degree in Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Vijay Anand further expanded their knowledge in Finance & Information Technology by pursuing an MBA at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Lastly, Vijay Anand Bhagavatula returned to the London Business School for an undisclosed program or field of study.