Prof. Shivaram Malavalli

Chairman, ThinkGen Ecosystem

ThinkGen Ecosystem is a Technology Incubator that directly leverages on the Technology Infrastructure or the Marketing/Support Network of ThinkGen. The initiative is focused on projects in the Integrated space of Pharma, Biotech and Healthcare. ThinkGen Ecosystem also focuses in incubating synergies among the incubatees and even develop partnership with established leading companies and research institutions in the space. The Ecosystem is lead by Prof. Shivaram and has on its Board leading entrepreneurs and professionals who mentor the initiatives actively.

PROF. SHIVARAM MALAVALLI, CHAIRMAN, ThinkGen Ecosystem

Prof. Shivaram Malavalli with 25 years of Industrial and Research experience, especially developing Technocrat Entrepreneurs and supporting them during their establishment, sustenance and growth. He was the architect in the establishment, sustenance and growth of the first Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park (STEP) in the country and today it has bagged the National Award, instituted by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, as "BEST STEP" in the country from among fourteen STEPs.  He was honored with "Bharat Nirman Excellence Award" for his meritorious accomplishment in diverse field of activities that immensely contributed to the nation's progress. He was honored with Special Award consisting of a Citation and a Medal by WASME (World Association of Small & Medium Enterprises), for his contribution to the establishment/sustenance/growth of SMEs in the Region and his contribution internationally at China.

Dr. Mohan Chelappa, Board Member, ThinkGen Ecosystem

Dr. Mohan Chellappa has a wide international experience in health care both as a surgeon and manager of clinical programs, having worked in countries such as India, Malaysia, Singapore, UK and USA. Dr Chellappa pioneered laparoscopic surgery in Asia and subsequently provided training in laparoscopic techniques. Through his training programs, he established a broad network of contacts with the Medical community in these countries. From 1977, Dr Chellappa has been involved in the design of the international clinical programs for Johns Hopkins International and has been the key architect of the International consultancy programs of Johns Hopkins Laboratory Management consultancy division. Dr Chellappa is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and also holds a Master of Business Administration degree.

B.V.Naidu, Board Member, ThinkGen Ecosystem

Director, Software Technology Parks of India, Bangalore. Apart from his regular responsibilities, he takes care of the technical planning countrywide for the STPI. In 1986, he initiated Education and Research Network Project (ERNET). Subsequently, he was deputed to Software Technology Parks of India in 1991. Under his leadership STPI, Bangalore has grow to become one of India's finest technology parks and biggest. Mr.Naidu has played a key role in IT infrastructure in Bangalore in addition to facilitating the Industry as a whole.
 

Kumar Malavalli, Board Member, ThinkGen Ecosystem

Mr. Kumar Malavalli is the Vice President of Technology & CTO and co-founder of Brocade Communications (NASDAQ: BRCD), the leading provider of storage area networking Infrastructure. Considered one of the founding forces in Fibre Channel technology, Malavalli has been a major contributor to the development of Fibre Channel standards and products over the last 15 years, and has been instrumental in the evolution of the storage area networks that support today's leading companies. A co-founder of Brocade, Malavalli holds several U.S. patents in Fibre Channel technology. Founder of Brocade Communications Mr. Malavalli has seed funded many initiatives in the Technology space, particularly in the Healthcare space.
 

B.V.Jagadeesh, Board Member, ThinkGen Ecosystem

Co-founder of Exodus Communications is responsible for the Technology Direction and assists Business Development in mergers and acquisitions. He was the original architect of the Exodus Backbone Network and was in charge of the Systems Management group. Prior to Exodus, Jagadeesh co-founded Fouress Inc, a networking technologies consulting group, and has also worked at Novell on Multi-Protocol Router and 3Com's NetBuilder family of routers. He served as Chairman of Networld + Interop's Engineer's conference and is currently active as an advisor and investor in several networking and Internet companies. He has a BSEE from Bangalore University and an MSEE from University of Bombay, India.

RAJA KUMAR, Board Member, ThinkGen Ecosystem Advisory Board

He has been a Research Fellow at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), officer of Indian Revenue Services (IRS) and Regional Director of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in a career spanning over 18 years. He brings with him extensive knowledge of capital markets and wide network and an understanding of international financial markets and regulatory aspects through short stints at various financial markets in USA / Europe . He has overseen the launch of several IPOs, regulated market intermediaries and was an active member of advisory committees of the capital market regulator (SEBI). He served as a director on the Boards of professional organizations like Institute of Company Secretaries of India and as a director of five Indian stock exchanges. He is a charter member of a global Non Profit organization, TiE (i.e. The Indus Entrepreneurs) for advancement of entrepreneurship.

Dr. RENU BHATIA, Board Member, ThinkGen Ecosystem

Dr. Renu Bhatia is a Cardiologist turned MBA with diversified experience in Investment Banking and Corporate Finance and finally CEO and Founder of China MD.com. She has a brilliant academic career spanning form Harvard University to London University to Yale.

Starting  her career as a Doctor she worked in Middlesex Hospital, University of London, England in Surgery, she rose to the position of Senior House Officer , Coronary Care Unit at Edgeware General Hospital, University of London, England. She later worked at John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford University, Oxford, England at their Accident and Trauma unit. In investment Banking she started her career at Lombard Odier, London, England and later joined Goldman Sachs & Co., New York she later worked in HSBC Asset Management, Hong Kong to rise as its Global Head Tactical Asset Allocation. She has been the member of the Board of HSBC Asset Management HK Ltd, HSBC Asset Management HK (Securities) Ltd, HSBC Investment Funds HK Ltd., HSBC Asset Management Bahamas Ltd and Non-Executive Director of Cybertank Ltd., and Asia Strategic Inc. Member of British Medical Association, Hong Kong Medical Association and Hong Kong Securities Institute. Mrs. Bhatia brings with her in-depth exposure in Healthcare & Investment Banking in USA, UK and Asia.