STRATEGIC COUNSEL AT THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY, POLICY & INDUSTRY
I serve as a strategic bridge between complex R&D environments and commercial industrial scale. My advisory work focuses on empowering organizations to navigate the "Innovation Gap," ensuring that technical excellence translates into market-leading P&L performance and sustainable governance.
ADVISORY DOMAINS
Board & Executive Advisory
Strategic Governance: Advising on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks and digital transformation roadmaps for industrial enterprises.
M&A and IP Due Diligence: Providing technical and strategic audits of IP portfolios during mergers, acquisitions, and technology transfers.
Organizational Resilience: Counseling leadership teams on change management and building agile, future-ready workforces.
Innovation Ecosystem Architecture
Industry-Academia Synergy: Architecting the frameworks that allow universities and private industry to co-create commercial value.
Incubation & Start-up Mentorship: Guiding deep-tech and hardware startups through the "Valley of Death" from prototype to mass production.
Technology Transfer: Facilitating high-value licensing and IP commercialization pathways.
Policy & Sectoral Thought Leadership
Regulatory Navigation: Advising on compliance and standards for emerging sectors like E-Mobility, Defense-Tech, and Med-Tech.
Global Alliances: Fostering cross-border research and industrial partnerships (e.g., Chinese Academy of Sciences, IISER, IIT).
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Keynote & Public Discourse: Frequent contributor on topics of National Innovation Systems and the Future of Industrial Operations.
Author of 40+ Strategic White Papers: Setting the global standard for industrial R&D management and data-driven decision-making.
Mentor to 500+ Professionals: Directly shaping the next generation of industrial and scientific leaders.
ENGAGEMENT MODEL
Dr. Mukul is available for the following high-impact engagements:
Independent Board Directorships
Strategic Leadership Transitions
High-Stakes Industrial Consultations
Keynote Speaking & Panel Moderation
Leadership positions