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Karthik Raja Karnan (born May 30, 1994) is an Indian businessman, inventor and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of MADique Technologies, Manufacturer and Supplier of food machines.[1]
Karthik Raja Karnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1994 |
| Occupation | CEO of MADique Technologies |
| Years active | 2016 to Present |
| Known for | Automatic Idiyappam-making machine |
| Spouse | M Kowsalya |
Karthik is best known for developing the world's smallest Automatic Idiyappam-making machine.[2]
Karthik has empowered over 3,000 food entrepreneurs, helping them scale their businesses with cost-effective automation technology.[3]
Early life
editKarthik Raja Karnan was born on May 30, 1994, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, into a middle-class family of skilled weavers. He completed his schooling from a Government School, Salem.
Karthik obtained a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem, graduating in 2016. Throughout his collegiate tenure, he conceived numerous unique projects and garnered national acclaim, including the Young Scientist Award, the Edison Award, and the esteemed Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award.
Entrepreneurial Journey
editKarthik established MADique Technologies in a car shed, initiating the venture without any workers but with a robust ambition. First prototype was unsuccessful but after lots of efforts he has made it successful within a year.[4]
In 2021, he introduced the world's smallest Automatic Idiyappam Machine, establishing a record in Kalam's Book of World Records.[5][6]
Awards
edit- India 500 CEO awards 2024[1]
- Kalams Book of World Records 2024 for inventing World Smallest Automatic String Hopper Machine[7]
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award 2016 for Best Project Award with Cash Reward of Rs.30,000[8]
- Global Excellence Award 2019 by MIT World Peace University[9]
- EYANTRA Award 2015 by Knowledge Institute of Technology[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Celebrating Excellence: Karthik Raja Karnan Named Top CEO at INDIA 5000 Awards". Asian News International.
- ^ "Karthik Raja Karnan Brings Dr. Kalam's Vision to Life with MADique's Groundbreaking Food Machines - Hello Entrepreneurs". helloentrepreneurs. 16 November 2024.
- ^ Verma, Sakshi (7 December 2024). "Sustainability Meets Innovation: Karthik Raja Karnan's MADique". A Reporter Live.
- ^ "Karthik Raja Karnan Brings Dr. Kalam's Vision to Life with MADique's Groundbreaking Food Machines - Hello Entrepreneurs". helloentrepreneurs. 16 November 2024.
- ^ "MADique Technologies Sets New Standard for Food Processing with World Record Breaking Idiyappam Machine". markets.businessinsider.com.
- ^ "Karthik Raja Karnan: From a Car Shed Startup to a Global Food Automation Leader". Hindustanmetro. 5 December 2024.
- ^ "World Smallest Automatic String Hopper Machine | Kalams World Records". kalamsworldrecords.com.
- ^ "ACHIEVERS AWARD WINNERS 2015-16". Knowledge Institute of Technology.
- ^ "Global Excellence Awards 2019, GEA 2019 Award Winners List, Full Show". brandempower.org.
- ^ "AY 2015 -2016". Knowledge Institute of Technology.