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Arun Vinayak

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Co-Founder at Exponent Energy
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Arun Vinayak is a key figure in Indias EV sector, co-founding Exponent Energy to tackle energy challenges after his tenure as Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Ather Energy. He spearheaded product development for successful electric scooters at Ather. A graduate of IIT Madras, he now focuses on making 15-minute rapid charging a reality for commercial vehicles.

Mobility has been a lifelong passion for Arun, who reportedly built his first vehicle at the age of 16. His work is driven by a desire to see India develop fundamental hardware technology and to simplify the complexities of energy for widespread EV adoption, making it cheaper, faster, and more accessible for everyone.

He is pioneering a unique charging technology that uses chilled water to cool battery packs externally during charging, allowing for a full charge in 15 minutes without degrading the battery.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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EV Rapid Charging
Co-founded Exponent Energy to solve the slow charging problem, developing a technology that charges EVs from 0-100% in just 15 minutes.
Commercial Vehicle Electrification
Focuses on electrifying commercial vehicles, including three-wheelers and buses, believing they are critical for India's energy security and sustainability.
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Career

Work history

10-2020
Co-Founder
Exponent Energy
6-2014 - 6-2020
Chief Product Officer & Founding Partner
Ather Energy
6-2013 - 6-2014
Management Trainee
ITC Limited
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Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
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