Padmanabhan Menon

Business leader and Board Member / Advisor for growth-stage technology companies and startups, over 30 years of experience driving corporate / business strategy and product marketing across mature global markets.

Expertise in IP led innovations spanning across AI, Big-Tech, SAAS, digital transformation, CX, enterprise cloud and technology services for key verticals like BFSI, Hi-Tech, Energy, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail, Government and life Sciences.

Founder and Managing Partner of Auspin Ventures, helping business leaders build new-gen AI-driven business models and de-risk their execution; work closely with promoters and founders as a strategic execution partner by leveraging our team’s Big-Tech expertise and global advisory work.

Founded Confianzys Consulting, India's first Product Management Consulting firm, helped entrepreneurs and product-driven companies develop market ready and scalable products / platforms / solutions with a focus to build IP led innovation in India.

Till recently served the board of Bahwan CyberTek Group as Director; led corporate strategy, marketing and growth programs with a focus on building AI Assets, IP-driven innovation and launching transformative business models. And, aligned strategy and execution to tap new market opportunities, was instrumental in scaling the company’s Product/IP portfolio and Services business multi-fold through improved product-market fit, global expansion and new product development.

Passionate about adaptability, collaboration, and customer-centric leadership to drive AI led business transformation. Trusted advisor with a proven record of launching disruptive solutions, nurturing and building high-performing teams, and shaping businesses for the future.