47. Balaji Nagarajan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/balaji-nagarajan-16968615/ Balaji Nagarajan Entrepreneur | Angel Investor Hyderabad, Telangana, India
I am a serial entrepreneur, currently working on new age technologies and building sustainable businesses, with strong teams and having fun along the way.
Always, looking for good people to join us. Please reach out if you are willing to, and excited about putting in the hard work in IoT, Drones and BlockChain Technologies.
Founded Geokno India Private Limited, an IIT Kanpur spinoff. Over the last 8 years with the young team, we have developed LiDAR market in India and established Geokno as a market leader in LiDAR business. Geokno has reached the turnover of $ 6 million from the nascent start-up.
I was among the 200 CEO's selected for Prime Minister's Champion of Change Program. I was also the part of delegation represented India in Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017.
I consider myself a lifelong learner, whether it's exploring new product development principles or delving into various spiritual teachings in an effort to build a better understanding of "reality".
I love building technology products. I am passionate about innovation and working with great people.
🧑💼 Demographics
Name: Balaji Nagarajan
Age Range: 40–50 (inferred from 8+ years post-founding Geokno + prior experience)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Education: Likely technical/engineering background (associated with IIT Kanpur spinoff)
Professional Level: Serial Entrepreneur / Angel Investor / Tech Innovator
🏢 Firmographics
Industry Expertise:
DeepTech (LiDAR, Drones, IoT, Blockchain)
Geospatial Mapping & Infrastructure Tech
Sustainable Tech Businesses
Startup Ecosystem Development (Govt & Global Forums)
Current Roles:
Entrepreneur: Working on new-age technologies (IoT, Drones, Blockchain)
Angel Investor: Likely focused on early-stage deeptech or hardware-tech startups
Founder – Geokno India Pvt Ltd
IIT Kanpur spinoff
Scaled from startup to $6M+ in revenue, now a market leader in LiDAR in India
Ecosystem Engagement:
Selected in PM’s Champions of Change Program
Part of India’s delegation to Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017
🧠 Psychographics
Interests:
Emerging tech with real-world infrastructure impact
Building sustainable, innovation-led companies
Scaling hardware + software businesses
Assembling mission-driven teams
Hidden Interests (Inferred):
Supporting indigenous tech development in India
Driving India’s self-reliance in frontier technologies
Exploring spiritual teachings (for personal growth and leadership clarity)
Hobbies (Stated & Inferred):
Spiritual philosophy & introspection
Deep reading on product innovation & leadership
Possibly mentoring young builders and early-stage entrepreneurs
⚠️ Pain Points & Challenges
Pain Points:
Building deeptech startups in India with limited infra and funding
Hiring committed talent in high-effort, frontier tech areas
Bridging the gap between real-world application and tech hype
Scaling in highly regulated or infrastructure-heavy markets
Frustrations (Inferred):
Surface-level founders chasing trends without depth
Lack of patience and persistence in deeptech ventures
Underestimated hardware complexity in Indian startup ecosystem
🛠️ Skills & Competencies
LiDAR & Geospatial Product Development
IoT, Drones, Blockchain Ecosystem
DeepTech Startup Scaling
Government & Institutional Collaboration
Early-Stage Investment
Tech Talent Cultivation
Cross-functional Product Strategy
Long-Term Vision Execution
📬 Communication Preferences
Preferred Channels:
LinkedIn – Open to collaboration messages, especially from passionate builders
Email – Best for proposals, hiring outreach, or pitch decks
Likely open to calls/meetups with founders showing clarity and commitment
Prefers authenticity, curiosity, and long-term vision in conversations
🧩 Persona Summary
Balaji Nagarajan is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and angel investor building India's future in LiDAR, IoT, Drones, and Blockchain. With a proven record in scaling Geokno, an IIT-Kanpur spinoff, he combines deep-tech execution with ecosystem influence (PM’s program, GES 2017). Passionate about working with committed, value-aligned teams, Balaji is ideal for collaboration on frontier tech ventures, government-industry partnerships, or mission-led innovation platforms. Beyond tech, he brings a reflective, grounded leadership style rooted in lifelong learning and spiritual exploration.
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