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Vishwanath Surendiran
Vishwanath Surendiran
Co-founder & CEO, Steam-A
Co-founder & CEO, Steam-A
Vishwanath is a business growth and leadership professional on a mission to drive sustainability forward. As the Co-founder and CEO of Steam-A, he is focused on decarbonizing mobility and addressing "service anxiety" in the EV community through robust, digitally-enabled smart charging solutions.
Before his entrepreneurial journey, Vishwanath spent nearly a decade in the UK's competitive energy and utilities sector with Enzen Global, where he led business development, managed key client accounts like United Utilities, and advised on multi-billion Euro M&A engagements. His mantra for growth is forging long-term, trusted partnerships with C-suite clients by delivering committed business outcomes.
A graduate of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, and PSG College of Technology, Vishwanath combines deep strategic acumen with a passion for building a values-based, outcomes-focused organization. He is now channelling his extensive experience into building Steam-A as a design-led company that creates products to enable a cleaner, greener world.
Date:
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Date:
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST
Format:
Fireside Chat & Live Q&A
Format:
Fireside Chat & Live Q&A
Location:
Kovan Labs,IndiQube Echo, Avinashi Rd, TNHB Colony, Indira Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014
Location:
Kovan Labs,IndiQube Echo, Avinashi Rd, TNHB Colony, Indira Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014
What does it truly mean to be "design-led"?
What does it truly mean to be "design-led"?
For many, the term conjures images of slick apps and pixel-perfect interfaces. But what if the most powerful application of design thinking lies beyond the screen—in solving complex, real-world challenges like sustainability and energy?
Join The Product Space for an exclusive conversation with Vishwanath Surendiran, a seasoned business leader and the Co-founder & CEO of Steam-A. With a distinguished career in management consulting and business growth in the UK's energy sector, Vishwanath brings a unique perspective. He isn't a designer by trade; he's a CEO from an IIM Bangalore background who has intentionally chosen to build his company on a design-led foundation to tackle one of today's most critical issues: EV charging reliability.
This is not a theoretical lecture. It's a playbook from the trenches. We'll go beyond the buzzwords to explore the 'why, what, and how' of embedding a design philosophy into the core of a business.
In this session, you will learn:
In this session, you will learn:
The 'Why': Why a business leader with a background in M&A and strategy believes a design-led approach is the ultimate competitive advantage.
The 'What': What a design-led culture looks like in a company focused on industrial and sustainability outcomes, not just digital products.
The 'How': The practical, first-hand steps for implementing a design-centric mindset, gaining buy-in, and building a team that "screams design."
This conversation is essential for founders, product leaders, designers, and strategists who want to understand how to apply design principles to drive meaningful business and social impact.
Agenda (IST)
Agenda (IST)
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome & Networking
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM: Opening Remarks by The Product Space
10:25 AM - 11:25 AM: Fireside Chat with Vishwanath Surendiran
11:25 AM - 11:50 AM: Live Audience Q&A
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Final Networking
Who Should Attend?
Startup Founders and C-Suite Executives
Product Managers, Product Owners, and Product Leaders
UX/UI Designers, Service Designers, and Design Leaders
Business Strategists and Management Consultants
Professionals and students interested in Cleantech, Sustainability, and the EV industry.
About the Host
About the Host
The Product Space is a community-driven organization based in Coimbatore, dedicated to fostering the product management ecosystem. We bring together professionals from product, design, and technology to learn, share, and grow through curated events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
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