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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 26 MIN

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

from Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals · host Neil Thompson

Venkat Sivaramakrishnan: From Battery Research to LeadershipVenkat 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.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

Venkat Sivaramakrishnan: From Battery Research to LeadershipVenkat 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.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

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