Ram Nair

Founder & CEO / SMAQO

Ram Nair is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovation advisor with a strong track record of turning research-driven technologies into commercially viable products. He works closely with founders to translate complex scientific and technical insights into clear value propositions, supporting prototype development, go-to-market strategy, and investor-ready storytelling. With hands-on experience building and scaling ventures, Ram brings a pragmatic, execution-focused perspective to early-stage innovation.

Experience

Founder & CEO, SMAQO

Managing Partner, Nuora Capital

Founder & CEO, Mycrorena

Business Mentor, Founder Institute

Researcher, University of Gothenburg

Research Fellow, CSIR