Shantanu Talukdar

Shantanu Talukdar is a Chief Innovation Evangelist & Innovation Partner with a strategic and result-driven mindset, focusing on creating innovation-led business impact.

He has a vision for pioneering technology innovation using AI, ML, IoT, blockchain, and APIs, contributing to the success of innovation projects within TCS Financial Services.

Shantanu has cultivated a strong foundation for successful Innovation Partnerships within the European Financial Services sector, aiding in their growth and transformation.

He has been actively involved in over 75 innovation initiatives, gaining valuable experience across various industries and honing his business acumen.

Highly customer-centric, Shantanu excels at simplifying complex concepts to engage and influence senior leaders, driving innovation teams and initiatives forward.

A finalist at Tata Innovista, Shantanu has managed lean teams, spoken at prestigious forums, events, and fostered partnerships to accelerate innovation within organizations.

With more than 12 years of experience in innovation, he also brings a background in Program Management and Business Analysis roles.

His passion lies in new business models, tech-led businesses, intrapreneurship, startups, corporate innovation, ecosystem development, and inspiring innovation culture.