Mukund Deshpande

Mukund Deshpande, the Managing Director of JVD Mettle Innovations Pvt Ltd, hails from Aurangabad and holds a Masters degree from Bharati Vidyapeeths Poona College of Pharmacy. His journey began at NCL, Pune, where he garnered invaluable experience in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on Product Research & Development, Platform Technology, Intellectual Property, and Education. Armed with this diverse expertise, Mukund founded Mettle Innovations in 2010.

Under his leadership, Mettle Innovations has emerged as a trailblazer in Strategic Management and niche market development, with a special emphasis on Human Milk Banking, Renewable Energy Resource management, and Region-specific Innovative technology development. The companys footprint extends across India and over 5 countries internationally.

Mukunds commitment to innovation is further exemplified by his latest venture, Anugram Technologies Pvt Ltd, which focuses on rural cultural indexing, showcasing Indias rich heritage in novel ways.

Recognized as an empanelled Mentor for "Start-up Master Class" by NASSOM and a consultant for NAFARI, Pune, Mukund is celebrated for his interdisciplinary strategic interventions. His articles, regularly published on various platforms, reflect his thought leadership in the industry.

As a life member of Vidnyan Bharati and a key figure in grassroots innovation networks, Mukund plays a pivotal role in bridging traditional knowledge systems with modern science, as demonstrated by his recent leadership as Convener of the 3rd Vishwa Ved Vigyan Sammelan.