Mahesh Kodanda

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Chief Executive Officer at Elevate AI

Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Region, Germany

Overview

Mahesh Kodanda is the Founder and CEO of Elevate AI, a Leipzig-based deep-tech company focused on AI-driven embedded systems for Industry 4. 0. A TU Chemnitz alumnus, his background includes pivotal software engineering and agile coaching roles at automotive leaders Bosch and Continental, shaping his expertise in industrial technology.

Outside of his CEO duties, Mahesh is an active entrepreneur and angel investor, passionate about fostering innovation and building robust AI and IoT ecosystems. He shows a keen interest in cultivating technology partnerships and collaborations between Germany and India, bridging two major hubs of innovation.

He recently attended the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, where he met with senior Indian ministers to discuss technology and commerce.

Personality Overview

Upfront

ROI Conscious

Demanding

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Intelligent Embedded Systems
His company, Elevate AI, is dedicated to creating AI-powered embedded systems for industrial applications, a field he is passionate about advancing.
AI in Energy
Demonstrated a specific interest by attending the "Global Mission on AI for Energy" session at the World Economic Forum, linking AI to sustainability.
Industry 4. 0
His professional focus is on driving the next wave of industrial automation by integrating AI and IoT solutions into manufacturing and OEM enterprises.

Media Appearances

Elevate AI - 2026 Company Profile, Team & Competitors - Tracxn. Featured in Tracxn

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Work History

6-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Elevate AI
4-2025
Private Investor at Elevate AI
7-2023 - 6-2025
Scrum Master | Automotive Software Engineer at Bosch
9-2018 - 6-2023
Automotive Software Engineer at Bosch
1-2021 - 6-2025
Entrepreneur at Stealth AI Startup

Education

12-2013 - 5-2016
Master of Science - MS from Technische Universität Chemnitz
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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Exp : 12 Location : Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Region, Germany Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Elevate AI
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Insights For Selling To Mahesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mahesh is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mahesh

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mahesh move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Mahesh take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Mahesh

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