EF Alumni

Pramod Ghadge

CEO, Unbox Robotics

Founded:

Cofounder:

Interests / background:

Manufacturing, Retail and Commerce, Robotics

Cohort:

Pramod Ghadge has worked in e-commerce logistics & manufacturing across multiple countries. Previously, he worked at Flipkart, where he led several warehouse automation projects and introduced India’s first robot-based package sorting solution. He has a master’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from NUS.

Company:

Unbox Robotics

The AI-powered fleet of robots for parcel sorting.

Business Standard

Unbox Robotics raises US$7M in Series A round led by 3one4 Capital

22 December, 2021

Unbox Robotics raise US$1.2M in pre-series A funding

22 April, 2021

Mohamed Tazi

COO, Spore Biotechnologies

Physics Engineer & 2x founder. Co-founded Gymlib, a leading B2B service solution he sold in 2022.

Firoozeh Foroughi

PhD Material Science at National University of Singapore. Specialist in Polymers and Ceramics.

Kriti Dang

Bachelors of Business. Has experience leading teams and being part of the 0-1 Journey of companies.

Amine Raji

CEO, Spore Biotechnologies

Food & Beverage manufacturing specialist. Ex corporate industrial expert at Nestlé.

Tan Ding Jie

An organic chemist-turned-food scientist, DJ is known as Singapore’s Prince of Fermentation.

Jakub Stojek

CEO, Orbital Matter

Founder of the 22nd fastest growing company in Europe @ FT 1000. Forbes 30 Under 30 Finalist.

Pierre Yser

Double expert in simulation and Deep Learning, PhD in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Nicolas Rasamimanana

Entrepreneur with tech background, PhD in Machine Learning

Shehroz I. Hussain

Creative leader with first-principles approach. Ex-Tesla, SpaceX, & Kepler Communications.

Reza Larimi

Background in design, control systems & automation. Multiple international patents & publications

Sivam Pillai

PhD from NUS, previously founded factory analytics startup and worked as data scientist at Siemens

Ilan Palacci

Engineer, former CPO of AI startup

Jack Reid

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Trained chemist and philosopher, experience developing and commercializing new technologies

Martin Postel

Expert in automation and optimisation for supply and production, with a PhD in AI in Manufacturing

Rishita Changede

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Award-winning scientist, experience in genetic engineering, biosensors and biophysics

Jedd Cheong Jia Hao

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PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, expert in medical imaging

Pragjyoti Samal

MBA-software engineer, experience in sales and business development in the fragrance industry

Avishek Kumar

Expert in renewable technologies with product design and manufacturing experience

Sankar Seramani

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Machine learning expert and telecommunications engineer

Audrey Gayman

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PhD in Additive Manufacturing, expertise in robust analysis

Marco Pietropaoli

PhD in Fluid Dynamics, expertise in AI software for Additive Manufacturing.

Francesco Montomoli

PhD in Energy Engineering, Imperial College reader and REng Enterprise Fellow.

Aashish Mehta

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Serial innovator, IoT and big analogue data expert

Ulf Bissbort

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PhD in Theoretical Physics, experience in simulation and machine learning

Jeffrey Lee

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Experience working at SaaS startups

Avni Agrawal

Computer science engineer, experience in big data analytics and machine learning

Akanksha Jagwani

Mechanical engineer, led digital product design and management teams

Gideon Farrell

Astrophysicist with software experience

Raphael Scheps

Trained theoretical physicist, with experience in large-scale data analytics

Abhishek Agrawal

Experience in high precision manufacturing sector

Long Hoang

Computer scientist, built machine learning models that analyse millions of transactions

Surbhi Krishna Singh

Award-winning engineer, experience in manufacturing and industrial automation

Matthew Morrison

MSc in Computer Science, experience in financial services

Mo Shana’a

Experience improving productivity in construction, implemented digital transformation

Bashir Beikzadeh

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Experienced software engineer with a background in electrical and electronic engineering

Alex Appelbe

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Mechanical engineer, experienced in factory operations and new product development

Wilfried Jahn

Leading innovator in curved sensor manufacturing, PhD in electro-optical system design

Michael Bailly

Former strategy consultant and industrial project director

Anterpreet Singh

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Proven expertise scaling tech ventures, IIM Ahmedabad alumnus

Kunal Sandeep

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Industry experience in product development and management

Dr Abhijit Salvekar

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Polymer scientist with expertise in Process-Structure-Property Relationships and DoE.

Lucas Lopez

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Award winning digital smell researcher, built cutting-edge artificial neural networks

Adomas Malaiska

Co-founder, Volatile AI

Former strategy consultant and investor, built novel AI algorithms

CJ Cassar

PhD with a focus on building augmented and virtual reality tools for engineers

Chris Whitehead

Former systems engineer and technology specialist, experience in B2B sales

Christos Ellinas

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Award-winning researched in Complex Systems

Greg Lawton

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Astrophysicist with experience managing defence programmes and in BAE systems

Yassir Al-Refaie

MSc in IC Design, youngest department head in former company's history

Tawfiq Nasr Allah

Developed breakthrough methods for converting CO2 into chemicals

Benoit Illy

Award-winning PhD in Nanotechnology, scaled projects from the lab to industrial success

Dennis Xenos

Expert in optimisation and data analytics for industrial applications.

Jamie Potter

Mathematics and statistics expert

Vasileios Katranidis

PhD in Digital Manufacturing, developed first predictive software tool for thermal spray coatings

Nagmanjunath Shivakumar

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Deep understanding of talent acquisition

Dr. Mohammad H. D.A. Farahani

Entrepreneurial scientist, PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Shahid Memon

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MSc in Autonomous Robotics Engineering, experienced in AI and robotics

Leopold Spenner

MSc Industrial Engineering, expert in cement and concrete industries

Robert Meyer

PhD in Machine Learning

Theo Saville

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer, background in metals 3D printing

Chris Emery

Engineer programming since age 12, expert in 3D graphics and high-performance computing

Abdulhakim Bashir

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ML Engineer & Analyst @ Nigerian Government. Built AML algos to monitor finance & crypto sectors.

Zachary Schwartzman

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Former Wall Street Internet & Crypto Analyst @ RBC. Worked on ~12 IPOs (Jumia). Oxford MBA.

Julia Denoly

Bocconi & ESSEC business. Ex Buyer @LVMH, Sales Lead @Otrium & Women of Influence 2020 Nominee.

Tan Ding Jie

An organic chemist-turned-food scientist, DJ is known as Singapore’s Prince of Fermentation.

Dan Swygart

Experienced founder. Consumer addictiveness & networking effects. Worked with Celebrities & Creators

Edward Alun-Jones

3x founder experienced in building, scaling B2B SaaS businesses & streamlining compliance workflows.

Daniel Parekh-Hill

3x founder. 5 years building, scaling and advising companies from MVP to IPO.

Rumessa Raja

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Designed & scaled e-commerce platforms leading B2B companies in advanced industries (ex-McKinsey).

Matthias Richard

Studied Computer Vision at Stanford and ESTP, award-winning entrepreneur

Lancelot Salavert

Built and managed two of the largest e-commerce ventures in Southeast Asia

Aditya Mehta

Technologist with a passion for sales who’s built and sold recommendation systems across domains.

Prathmesh Mise

Launched & scaled retail distribution business, deep understanding of industry's challenges

Raghav Toshniwal

Extensive experience in data science and e-commerce analytics

Shyam Nallasenapathy

Extensive experience in ecommerce and consumer analytics, ex-Myntra

Christoph Sträter

PhD in Theoretical Physics with expertise in deep learning and software development

Nat Wollny

Former VC with expertise in FashionTech

Carmine Paolino

Began programming at 5, developed machine learning and anti-corruption systems

Avik Mukhija

Machine learning scientist & entrepreneur, developed & sold AI solutions to grocery retailers

Alexandros Pantalis

Tech entrepreneur, built & managed successful startups in e-commerce, software development & fintech

Lorenzo Sani

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Product-obsessed full-stack software engineer. Imperial dropout

Alexander Zhou

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Went to #1 school in the world for hospitality, previously Y Combinator-backed founder

Daniil Moskovtsov

Fullstack engineer with experience in marketplaces and e-commerce. Ex-Redmart and Shopback

Jan Gasparic

Ex-DJI with sales and marketing experience in IoT

Lorenzo Ampil

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Data scientist, built financial AI software for global enterprises and asset management firms

Bradian Muliadi

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Built and sold Indonesia's largest creator platform, scaled leading social SaaS startup

Prashant Maurice Dhara

Built multiple deep learning solutions, experience building tech in startups

Sreenadh Narayanan

Degree in Engineering, helped tech companies accelerate growth and monetise new products

Sagar Setu

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Robotics and computer vision expert, PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Eunice Wong

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Award-winning retail professional

Dominik Eggert

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Experience in B2C ecommerce

Andre Woons

Founded peer-to-peer payment application, led development team

David Sutton

Expertise in all aspects of the diamond industry

Christian Schiller

Led and scaled BlaBlaCar Germany to 6 million registered users

Volkan Bilici

Full-stack software and blockchain developer

David Wood

Data scientist, PhD in Computational Neuroscience

Alex Reed

Degree in commerce, led creation of AI driven buying experience

Jonathan Dory

Specialist in brand strategy, product and marketing development and managing retail networks

Trevor Stunden

Experienced commercial Director, previously early employee and senior leader in a PropTech startup

Arvind Venugopal Nair

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Experience across Fashion E-Commerce and Consulting

Tom Walker

Worked at the cutting-edge of mathematical optimisation and on production machine learning

Tom Barber

Experience at the intersection of fashion and technology

Kannan Reghu

Experienced in product and tech, ex-VP of Engineering at Grover

Amita Goyal

Led large teams globally, worked with Fortune 50 CEOs on B2B sales, strategy and ecommerce

Anshul Gupta

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Engineering degree from NIT, led winning team in P&G Global AI Challenge

Ahmed Isber

Experienced in B2B sales, passionate about sustainability as a service.

Lorenzo d’Auria

Financial analyst turned product manager. Scaled B2B products processing billions of euros.

Jacky Im

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BA in Physics. Award winning robot engineer. 5+ years experience building underwater robots.

CJ Looi

Expert in computer vision, deep learning and robotics.

Bjarne Johannsen

Perception software expert, worked in autonomous driving at Mercedes Benz & ZF.

Chris Parsons

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Oxford-trained software engineer. Professional experience in backend, and solidity development.

Manick Kalra

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NUS EEE Valedictorian (Highest Distinction). Built AI to generate over US$10M in tyre sales.

Alexander Reichenbach

Former lead product owner at Mercedes-Benz. Master’s in Computing/Machine Learning from Imperial

Robert Van Den Bergh

Prev CEO & Founder @ VC backed robotics and AI company. Expert in growth marketing and partnerships.

Kushal Pillay

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Computer vision expert. Former head of R&D at a robotics firm with an MSc in Electrical Engineering.

Arthur Wandzel

AI researcher specialising in computer vision and robotic decision making

Aswin Ramachandran

PhD in Decentralised Systems Communication, built hardware and software for autonomous robots

Victor Borsche

Master's in International Management, previous founder in travel and manufacturing, ex-BMW

Walter Frank Pintor Ortiz

Expertise across industrial robotics and automation

Dr Dirk-Jan van Veen

Expert in optimising software agents to communicate and collaborate

Prashant Maurice Dhara

Built multiple deep learning solutions, experience building tech in startups

Ivo Tedbury

Expert in distributed robots and computation for building construction

Rose Haft

Studied Biomedical Optics at some of the world's leading engineering schools

Sagar Setu

CTO, Milky Way AI

Robotics and computer vision expert, PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Navid Nourani Vatani

CPO, Imperium Drive

Roboticist with experience developing autonomous trucks, trains, and off-road vehicles

Jordan McRae

CEO, Mobilus Labs

MSc in space and ocean robotics, built complex hardware/software systems

Guillem Singla Buxarrais

CEO, Neurofenix

Prize-winning biomedical engineer

Haoyu Bai

Co-founder, Movel

PhD in Computer Science with experience in AI and robotics

Abhishek Gupta

Master's in Embedded Systems, former research at SUTD

Mo Shana’a

Experience improving productivity in construction, implemented digital transformation

Christopher Chavasse

CTO, Muddy Machines

Robotic innovation, built everything from UAVs to next gen robots at Dyson, Deliveroo and Karakuri

Abhinav Warrier

In-depth knowledge of robotics, worked on navigation and battery management

Anurag Dutta

Experienced in warehousing, supply chain and operations

Lucas Lopez

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Award winning digital smell researcher, built cutting-edge artificial neural networks

Christopher Thompson

CTO, Micrographia Bio

Molecular biologist, machine learning engineer and roboticist

Mehdi Adjaoue

Machine learning expert, deployed autonomous museum guides as an undergraduate

Puneet Chhabra

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Experienced in LiDAR, Radar, and Sonar technologies, PhD in Electrical Engineering

Sahil Tapiawala

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M.Sc. Chemistry and B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, experience in product development

Shahid Memon

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MSc in Autonomous Robotics Engineering, experienced in AI and robotics

Theo Saville

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer, background in metals 3D printing