Darpan Kadu
Founder & CEO of Techinnovate Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
Frequently posts about electric two-wheelers, modular electric trucks, last-mile delivery solutions, fleet electrification, battery swapping technology, and engages with Gujarat's government initiatives, incubators, and other Indian EV startups and founders.
Intro
I'm Darpan Kadu, Founder & CEO of Techinnovate Mobility Pvt. Ltd. My journey started in mechanical engineering and design, and I've built my career around developing practical electric vehicle solutions. I'm passionate about sustainable transportation, clean energy, and empowering young innovators in the tech space. Through my startup, I've delivered over 100 electric vehicles and secured multiple patents, focusing on making advanced EV tech accessible at scale. I'm looking to connect with like-minded professionals, potential partners, and mentors who share my vision for transforming mobility. I offer hands-on experience in EV product development and collaboration opportunities, and I'm seeking talent, partnerships, and guidance to help scale my business.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Hands-on experience in EV product development
- ›Collaboration opportunities for entrepreneurs
- ›Insights into the EV and startup ecosystem
- ›Commitment to building practical, real-world solutions
What I'm looking for
- ›Talent to join his startup (marketing/sales professionals, design engineers, interns)
- ›Collaboration opportunities with OEMs and logistics companies
- ›Guidance to scale his business
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Current interests
Core competencies
Background
Career
Started as Engineering Trainee at LASERCUT STEELWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED, worked as Freelance Designer, Student Intern, Production Supervisor, Design and Development Engineer, then founded Techinnovate Mobility Pvt. Ltd. in 2021, now serving as Founder & CEO and Committee Member at Government Science College, Gandhinagar.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Neotech Institute of Technology (2015-2018), Master of Business Management (PGDBM) from NMIMS CDOE (2019-2022), attended Sigma University India (2011-2014).
Achievements
- ›Secured 8 design registrations/patents for Techinnovate Mobility
- ›Delivered 100+ electric vehicles (EVs and electric bicycles)
- ›Vehicles have covered 15,000+ km of eco-friendly commuting
- ›Collaborated with 3+ entrepreneurs to help launch their businesses
- ›Flagged off an E-Rickshaw with the Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat for sustainable water distribution at the Gujarat Secretariat
- ›Featured in Divya Bhaskar newspaper
- ›Presented at Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024 and Startup Mahakumbh
- ›Participated in Shark Tank India auditions
- ›As committee member, contributed to evaluating student startup Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and advising on grant allocations for SSIP 2.0
Opinions
- Believes India should not settle for just convenience-based solutions but must rise to lead in advanced technology like EVs, AI, and clean energy
- Views setbacks as setups for a comeback, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning
- Advocates for a mission to decarbonize highways, empower truckers, and make advanced EV tech accessible at scale
Personality
Communication style
Passionate, visionary, and action-oriented. Mixes formal business language with motivational and aspirational phrasing.
Formality — 7/10
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