Gireesh Rajendran

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Co-founder and CEO at Maieutic Semiconductors

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

An accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader, Gireesh has successfully co-founded two semiconductor startups, including Steradian, which was acquired by Renesas. With experience at Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, he has contributed to over a billion IC sales. He holds a B. Tech from the College of Engineering Trivandrum.

A prolific innovator, he is a recipient of the prestigious MIT TR35 award and holds 50 patents.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Imaging Radar Tech
Co-founded and led Steradian Semiconductors, a company specializing in 4D imaging radar, which was successfully acquired by Renesas in 2022.
Semiconductor Startups
Has co-founded two semiconductor companies, Steradian and Maieutic, leading the former through venture funding and a strategic acquisition.
Radio-Frequency ICs
Has deep experience from roles at Texas Instruments and Qualcomm, contributing to the development of GPS, WiFi, and LTE radio products.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2025
Co-founder and CEO at Maieutic Semiconductors
10-2022 - 7-2024
Senior Director and Product Line Manager, Radar Sensors at Renesas Electronics
1-2016 - 10-2022
Co-founder and CEO at Steradian Semiconductors (Acquired by Renesas Electronics)
4-2013 - 12-2015
Principal Engineer at Qualcomm
2-2010 - 3-2013
Senior Member of Technical Staff at Texas Instruments

Education

1996 - 2000
B.Tech from College of Engineering Trivandrum

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Exp : 14 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-founder and CEO at Maieutic Semiconductors
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Insights For Selling To Gireesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gireesh is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gireesh

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gireesh move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Gireesh take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Gireesh

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