Rhishikesh Agashe

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About Rhishikesh Agashe

Product Strategy | Embedded Systems Innovation | Helping Companies Bridge Technology & Market Opportunity | Business Development With 20+ years transforming ideas into revenue generating products, I specialize in product strategy, embedded systems innovation, particularly in automotive audio, speech processing, and bare metal architectures, and some experience in business development. WHAT I DO: Currently leading the Audio Team at a leading automotive Tier 1 supplier in Germany, where I drive product roadmaps, cross functional initiatives, and have driven a strategic partnership that should deliver a measurable business impact. MY EXPERTISE: Embedded Systems Architecture (Audio/Speech Processing) Innovation Leadership (5 patents filed) Software Architecture (CPSA-F Certified) Startup & Entrepreneurship Experience Product Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning Business Development & Revenue Generation TRACK RECORD- A total of 20+ years in embedded systems engineering & product management - Out of which 6+ years leading cross functional engineering and product teams - 5 patents in cutting-edge Automotive Technology - Multiple successful business ideation initiatives for generating new revenue streams - Proven ability to translate technical complexity into business value THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: I write regularly about emerging startups, innovation trends, product strategy, and the intersection of technology and business on LinkedIn. My articles help founders, product leaders, and innovators understand market dynamics and strategic opportunities. WHAT I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT- Analyzing how innovative startups are disrupting traditional industries - Helping companies identify and capture new market opportunities - Building products that solve real customer problems - Connecting technical innovation with business strategy LET'S CONNECT IF: → You are exploring BD or product strategy opportunities → You are building innovative tech products and want strategic insights → You are interested in automotive tech, embedded systems, or audio innovation → You want to discuss startup ecosystems, market trends, or product-market fit Open to: Business Development roles | Product Strategy positions | Advisory opportunities | Strategic partnerships #ProductStrategy #BusinessDevelopment #EmbeddedSystems #AutomotiveTech #Innovation #ProductManagement #TechLeadership #Startups #AudioTechnology