EP. 416 - Venkat Sivaramakrishnan: From Battery Research to Leadership

EP. 416 - Venkat Sivaramakrishnan: From Battery Research to Leadership

June 17, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode features Venkat Sivaramakrishnan discussing the importance of communication in leadership and innovation within the battery technology sector.

Venkat Sivaramakrishnan: From Battery Research to Leadership Venkat Sivaramakrishnan is an accomplished R&D leader who brings together deep technical expertise and strong people skills, currently working at the intersection of research, innovation, and business development in the battery technology space. He has also led global virtual teams and built international academic collaborations across India, China, and the UK. In this episode, we explore how communication shapes innovation between technical and nontechnical teams, the role of storytelling and trust in leadership, and why strong communication skills are becoming just as critical as technical expertise in powering the future of renewable energy, electric mobility, and IoT devices. To learn more about Venkat, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkatraman-sivaramakrishnan-aa91057/ __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

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Host: Neil Thompson

Guest: Venkat Sivaramakrishnan

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Organizations: Teach the Geek, LinkedIn, IoT

Places: India, China, UK

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