KV Yashwanth

At Ateklo, he focuses on translating "science fiction" concepts into actionable, market-ready ventures. He leads the 0-to-1 journey for new concepts, bridging the critical gap between complex R&D and scalable business models by managing the entire lifecycle of early-stage ventures and taking deep-tech concepts from the lab to the marketplace.

With a strong foundation in aerospace engineering, Yashwanth's career is defined by building drone ecosystems. He founded Lantern Aerospace, where he developed a network connecting thousands of drone pilots across India, established small-scale manufacturing operations, and secured government contracts for aerial surveying. Beyond strategy, Yashwanth possesses deep technical expertise in R&D and piloting. He has designed and flight-tested drones of various sizes, developing custom solutions ranging from small-category multi-rotors to industrial fleets.

Prior to this, he led supply chain transformations as a senior manager at Detect Technologies, an IIT Madras-incubated company, optimizing workflows for hundreds of employees. Yashwanth holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College, where he served as Graduate Student Body President, representing 1,200 diverse students. When he isn't decoding complex technology, Yashwanth explores the world through traveling, photography, and connecting with diverse minds.