About Rajesh Nair
Engineer | Designer | Entrepreneur | Educator
Biography
Rajesh Nair is a visionary engineer, designer, entrepreneur, and educator with over two decades of experience in innovation and technology. His passion lies in empowering underserved communities through education and entrepreneurship.
Born and raised in India, Rajesh has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between innovation and accessibility. He believes that every child, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to become an innovator and entrepreneur.
Mission Statement
"On a mission to nurture a million children and youth into innovators and entrepreneurs in underserved communities."
Core Values
- → Innovation: Fostering creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- → Education: Making quality education accessible to all
- → Empowerment: Building confidence and leadership skills
- → Community: Strengthening underserved communities through collective growth
Career Journey
Zero2Maker Program
Founded and leads the Zero2Maker program, creating comprehensive workbooks and workshops to teach innovation and entrepreneurship skills to children and youth in underserved communities.
EnCube Labs
Co-founded EnCube Labs, an innovation hub focused on developing educational technologies and programs that make STEM education accessible to underserved communities.
TechTop
Established TechTop, an organization dedicated to providing technology education and training programs in rural and underserved areas.
DegreeC
Founded DegreeC, focusing on creating innovative educational solutions and technology platforms for distance learning and skill development.
Engineering & Design
Worked as a senior engineer and designer, developing innovative solutions and products while mentoring young professionals and students.
Education
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Master of Engineering
Specialization in Innovation & Design -
Bachelor of Technology
Engineering & Technology -
Certifications
Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Educational Technology
Key Achievements
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500+ Workshops
Conducted globally across multiple countries -
50,000+ Students
Impacted through various programs and initiatives -
Multiple Patents
Innovation in educational technology -
TEDx Speaker
Featured speaker on innovation and education
Pre-Entrepreneurship Development Framework
My experience with teaching creativity and technology to students from schools and universities from different parts of the world has convinced me that intelligence is uniformly distributed everywhere.
That means that we are not developing the available human potential in most parts of the world, especially where it is badly needed. What if we could create problem-solvers and entrepreneurs in such places? How can we transform individuals and communities by creating entrepreneurs? That was the drive behind my work for the past eight years.
Research-Backed Framework
This framework and training process to build the mindset and skill-set for entrepreneurship was developed through my research experiments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Asia School of Business.
The experiments have shown that Pre-entrepreneurs, who are ready to take on their next steps in solution creation and venture building, can be nurtured.
"The process has been used in more than fifty workshops in seven countries, reaching more than two thousand participants."
Framework Impact
Framework Visualization
Visual representation of the Pre-Entrepreneurship Development Framework
Ready to Transform Your Community?
Discover how this framework can be implemented in your institution or community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zero2Maker is a comprehensive program designed to teach innovation and entrepreneurship skills to children and youth in underserved communities. It includes workbooks, workshops, and hands-on activities that help participants develop problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial mindset from an early age.
The Zero2Maker program is designed for students aged 10-18 in underserved communities, educators looking to enhance their teaching methods, and organizations seeking to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among youth. The program is adaptable to different cultural contexts and educational systems.
There are several ways to collaborate: invite Rajesh for speaking engagements, partner on innovation projects, implement Zero2Maker in your institution, or join one of the organizations he's founded. Contact us through the contact page to discuss specific collaboration opportunities.
Rajesh has conducted workshops and implemented programs in 7+ countries including India, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, USA, and several others. His work focuses on building innovation ecosystems and educational initiatives across diverse cultural and economic contexts.
You can get involved by attending workshops, implementing Zero2Maker methodologies in your community, volunteering with partner organizations, or supporting innovation education initiatives. Visit the contact page to learn about current opportunities and how you can contribute to the mission.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Rajesh in his mission to nurture the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.