Shankar Krishnamurthy

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Director - Startup Ecosystem at India Electronics and Semiconductor Association

India

Overview

Shankar is the Director for the Startup Ecosystem at the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association, where he leverages over two decades of global technology experience. His expertise spans 5G/4G, AI, and CPaaS, and he holds a Master’s degree from the University of Texas. Colleagues describe him as innovative, reliable, and a professional who "gets things done. "

He is a named inventor on multiple U. S. patents for Texas Instruments, showcasing a deep-rooted technical background in electronics.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

ESDM Startup Ecosystem
In his current role, he spearheads initiatives to support and enhance the growth of startups in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) domain in India.
Digital Infrastructure
He has co-authored articles on how startups leveraging public digital infrastructure are poised to transform the Indian economy, demonstrating his interest in foundational tech.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Provides mentorship to startups on their go-to-market strategies, a key focus in both his current role at IESA and his previous freelance consulting engagements.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
Director - Startup Ecosystem at India Electronics and Semiconductor Association
1-2025 - 3-2025
Director Strategic Alliances at EnableX
1-2024
Technology Consultant at Freelance
6-2020 - 11-2023
Senior Director Business Development at Radisys Corporation
4-2019 - 6-2020
Specialist Leader at Deloitte Consulting

Education

Masters from The University of Texas at Dallas
Education details unavailable from D.T.E.A Lodhi Estate

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Insights For Selling To Shankar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shankar is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shankar

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shankar move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Shankar take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Shankar

Personality Compatibility


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