More about Ramesh Loganathan
Professor Co-Innovation/Outreach at IIIT Hyderabad. Ex Chief Innovation Officer (interim) of TS State Innovation Cell
After 25 years in the product R&D space, moved to IIIT Hyderabad as faculty in 2016. As Professor Co-Innovation, heading the Research/Innovation outreach at IIIT Hyderabad. Helped start and grow the Technology Transfer Office, Co-Innovation (corp) labs, and the Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Association with IIITH started in 2002 as Adjunct faculty. Also, was visiting faculty at IIT Hyderabad (Innovation), and a member of governing board of incubators at IIIT-H, IIT Hyd, IIIT-Delhi and BITS.
Prior to academics worked in the tech industry bay area and since 2000 in Hyderabad, as product R&D leader. Mo st recently was the India Head for Progress Software. Prior to Progress, was VP of Middleware Technologies at Pramati, and also headed Product Engineering.
Was the Interim Chief Innovation Officer of Telangana state in 2017 and One of the Founders of Headstart Network (StartupSaturday). Also Chaired ACM Hyderabad Chapter 2012-14. Active in industry organizations. most recently was President of HYSEA (Hyderabad Software Industry Association) and Regional council member at Nasscom. Also on several committees and panels of state and central government including Meity (Gov of INdia) panel on innovation, BIRAC ACE fund of funds committee and state Blockhain District.
An accomplished Technologist, with over 20 years product engineering and R&D leadership experience. Regularly speak at tech workshops and seminars in India. Recently co-authored a book on ‘SOA approach to Integration’, published by Packt Publishers. Member of several Standards Expert groups including J2EE 1.3. Active in Product/Startup circles. .
After 25 years in the product R&D space, moved to IIIT Hyderabad as faculty in 2016. As Professor Co-Innovation, heading the Research/Innovation outreach at IIIT Hyderabad. Helped start and grow the Technology Transfer Office, Co-Innovation (corp) labs, and the Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Association with IIITH started in 2002 as Adjunct faculty. Also, was visiting faculty at IIT Hyderabad (Innovation), and a member of governing board of incubators at IIIT-H, IIT Hyd, IIIT-Delhi and BITS.
Prior to academics worked in the tech industry bay area and since 2000 in Hyderabad, as product R&D leader. Mo st recently was the India Head for Progress Software. Prior to Progress, was VP of Middleware Technologies at Pramati, and also headed Product Engineering.
Was the Interim Chief Innovation Officer of Telangana state in 2017 and One of the Founders of Headstart Network (StartupSaturday). Also Chaired ACM Hyderabad Chapter 2012-14. Active in industry organizations. most recently was President of HYSEA (Hyderabad Software Industry Association) and Regional council member at Nasscom. Also on several committees and panels of state and central government including Meity (Gov of INdia) panel on innovation, BIRAC ACE fund of funds committee and state Blockhain District.
An accomplished Technologist, with over 20 years product engineering and R&D leadership experience. Regularly speak at tech workshops and seminars in India. Recently co-authored a book on ‘SOA approach to Integration’, published by Packt Publishers. Member of several Standards Expert groups including J2EE 1.3. Active in Product/Startup circles. .
Signing up on our website is completely free! If you encounter any issues with profile or notice something unusual, please don't hesitate to report it to us. We're here to help ensure a smooth and secure experience.
Featured speaker at previous eChai events:
Founders and startup folks who joined past eChai startup events
The eChai Effect - In Their Words
“You don’t plan to build a company via eChai. You just keep showing up … and one day, you realize you did.” I’ve known Jatin since 2012, when I was still deciding what kind of second innings I wanted to play as an entrepreneur. Over the years, through events, chai breaks, intros, and seemingly small conversations, eChai helped shape not just Upsquare but also refined the lens through which we see collaboration. At Upsquare, we’ve hired talent, met partners, discovered co-investors, and built lifelong friendships. One of our joint ventures exists today only because a casual eChai memory sparked a deeper trust. Now, as we build House of Starts — our venture builder — eChai continues to fuel our mission: co-creating a shared future. eChai isn’t just a startup network. It’s a trust network. And for business builders like me, that makes all the difference."
Utpal Vaishnav
Founder @ Upsquare & House of Starts • Angel Investor + LP
"eChai has played a truly pivotal role in HummingBird’s journey — even before Day Zero. From ideation to establishment and into growth, it’s been a constant source of support. It connected me with incredible people who’ve become more than just friends. One of the biggest reasons I chose to stay in Ahmedabad is because of the eChai community. It has shaped my growth — both personally and professionally — in ways that are hard to articulate. Honestly, words fall short when I try to express what eChai means to me. I’m deeply thankful and forever grateful to eChai for being such an integral part of my journey."
Harsha Bhurani
Founder, HummingBird Consulting Group
"eChai is playing biggest role in my personal and professional life together. Its a community where i meet like minded people to share idea and learn from their idea. Even while playing cricket i learn something and i implement something new from that learning. Its my entry point for building network in different countries where my base is not established yet. Personally my only fun activity day in a week is eChai cricket and social."
yash shah
Chairman, ES Group of Companies
eChai Partner Brands
eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner - working together to explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.
