I’m Pawan Seshadri Venkatesh, CEO and Co-founder of UrbanVind—a startup at the intersection of mobility and data. My foundation is in Mechanical Engineering, where I specialized in automotive design, with a focus on electric and autonomous vehicles. During that time, I even secured a patent and published research in the field.
My journey then led me to public transport and shared mobility, inspiring me to earn a master’s degree in Sustainable Urban Mobility from UPC Barcelona and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. I also spent a year as a freelance mobility consultant developing smart mobility solutions before diving fully into the startup world.
I’m passionate about European Data Sovereignty, together with my Cofounder. I believe that by collecting high-quality data anonymously and securely within Europe, we can empower European companies to deliver superior mobility services and drive a transformative shift from cars to more sustainable transport modes. I am proud to contribute to this movement—a movement that celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship, and the resilient spirit of Europe, ensuring that our continent leads the way in creating a sustainable, connected, and independent mobility future.
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