Meenakshi Vashist

Meenakshi Vashist is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur who founded TekUncorked, a tech startup focused on transforming electricity distribution through IoT and AI solutions.

Professional Background

Early Career: Meenakshi began her professional journey with diverse and impressive roles in deep-tech industries:

Scientist at VSSC - Indian Space Research Organization, working on solar cell tracking mechanisms for PSLV launch vehicles
Project Manager at Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
Section Manager at TEMIC
Senior Engineering Manager at Motorola (1998-2007)
Engineering Director at Freescale Semiconductor (2007-2009)

Entrepreneurial Journey

TekUncorked Founding: In May 2019, Meenakshi founded TekUncorked, a startup aimed at making electricity distribution grids smart, connected, and predictive.1 3 The company's LVIoT AIIoT Platform focuses on reducing grid losses, enabling predictive maintenance, and improving rural electrification.3

Inspiration: Her entrepreneurial path was sparked during a transformative 20,000-kilometer trek across rural India. A pivotal moment occurred in the Chamoli district when she met a woman carrying firewood, highlighting the electricity challenges in rural areas.4 5

Company Vision

TekUncorked's mission is to:

Provide reliable, outage-free electricity
Detect and mitigate potential grid infrastructure risks
Reduce electricity waste
Enable smart decisions through technology

Achievements:

Selected for Zone Startups India's cohort
Received Azure credits from Microsoft
Awarded Workspace Credits from Qualcomm
Finalist in Qualcomm Women Entrepreneur India Network
Current business pipeline of $40M with aims to reach $10B in 5-6 years3

Education

Meenakshi holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which she completed between 1984 and 1988.2

Personal Philosophy

Meenakshi believes in getting early field feedback and collaborative innovation, emphasizing the importance of understanding real-world challenges to develop effective technological solutions.4