Mahesh Galgalikar

Mahesh Galgalikar is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in the fields of electrical engineering, healthcare technology, and semiconductor processes. Currently serving as Founder and CEO of KardioGenics, Inc. since February 2020, Mahesh also founded the F25 initiative within StartX, a prominent community of Stanford founders with companies valued over $40 billion collectively. In addition to leading initiatives at StartX, Mahesh contributes as a Global Panelist for MIT Technology Review and mentors in the MIT COVID-19 Challenge. Previous entrepreneurial experience includes founding Misceo.io, where comprehensive market strategies and product roadmaps were developed. Academically, Mahesh has held positions such as Industrial Advisor at San Jose State University and Academic Researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, with significant contributions to projects involving semiconductor technologies and microfluidics. Mahesh holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering and a specialized degree in MEMS & Micro-sensors from Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as an undergraduate degree in Electronics and Telecommunication.