Ratul Narain

Ratul Narain is the founder of BEMPU Health Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, that focuses on developing affordable innovative devices to improve newborn health and outcomes.1

Professional Background

Narain founded BEMPU Health in October 2013 and has been leading the company for over a decade.1 Under his leadership, BEMPU Health has made significant strides in newborn care:

• The company has helped over 70,000 newborns, primarily in underprivileged areas of the world.1
• They supply their products to partners like UNICEF and international governments.1
• BEMPU Health has received support from organizations such as Grand Challenges Canada, Gates Foundation, and USAID.1

One of Narain's notable inventions is the BEMPU TempWatch, a device for detecting neonatal hypothermia, which was recognized as one of Time Magazine's Top 25 Inventions of 2017.1

Education and Previous Experience

Narain has a strong educational background in engineering:

• B.S. in Biomechanical Engineering from Stanford University (2002-2006)1
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University (2005-2006)1

Before founding BEMPU Health, Narain gained valuable experience in the healthcare industry:

• Engineering Project Manager at Embrace (June 2012 - May 2013)1
• Senior New Product Development R&D Engineer at Cordis Corporation (August 2006 - June 2012)1
• Research and Development Part-Time Intern at Boston Scientific, Embolic Protection (October 2005 - April 2006)1

Achievements and Skills

Narain's work in social entrepreneurship has been recognized with the Echoing Green Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurship in 2014.1 He is multilingual, with proficiency in Kannada, Chinese, English, and Hindi.1

Through his work at BEMPU Health, Narain continues to contribute to improving newborn health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities around the world.