Rhishikesh Agashe
Group Manager Audio @JOYNEXT
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WORK HISTORY
Group Manager Audio @JOYNEXT
Dresden, DE
Leading product strategy and technical innovation for automotive infotainment audio systems. Managing multi country audio teams while driving business development initiatives that create new revenue opportunities. Actively building strategic partnerships and identifying co-development opportunities with technology vendors to expand product portfolio and create new revenue streams.Key Achievements- Filed 5 patents in audio processing and embedded systems in the past year- Secured strategic partnership for ADAS integration into infotainment systems through business development efforts- Developed innovative feature concepts; 1 selected for Proof of Concept with commercial potential- Established comprehensive Supplier Management process for T&M contracts with RASIC framework and process flowcharts- Achieved CPSA-F (Certified Professional for Software Architecture) certificationLeadership & Impact- Manage distributed audio teams across multiple countries implementing entry-level infotainment solutions- Drive cross-functional collaboration with product, business development, and OEM stakeholders- Bridge technical innovation with business strategy for go to market planningSkills: Product Strategy · Business Development · Innovation Management · Patent Development · Multi country Team Leadership · Automotive Infotainment · Audio Processing · Supplier Management · CPSA-F Software Architecture · Cross functional Leadership · Business Ideation
EDUCATION
Nagpur University
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
SKILLS
ABOUT RHISHIKESH AGASHE
Product Strategy | Embedded Systems Innovation | Helping Companies Bridge Technology & Market Opportunity | Business Development With 20+ years transforming ideas into revenue generating products, I specialize in product strategy, embedded systems innovation, particularly in automotive audio, speech processing, and bare metal architectures, and some experience in business development. WHAT I DO: Currently leading the Audio Team at a leading automotive Tier 1 supplier in Germany, where I drive product roadmaps, cross functional initiatives, and have driven a strategic partnership that should deliver a measurable business impact. MY EXPERTISE: Embedded Systems Architecture (Audio/Speech Processing) Innovation Leadership (5 patents filed) Software Architecture (CPSA-F Certified) Startup & Entrepreneurship Experience Product Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning Business Development & Revenue Generation TRACK RECORD- A total of 20+ years in embedded systems engineering & product management - Out of which 6+ years leading cross functional engineering and product teams - 5 patents in cutting-edge Automotive Technology - Multiple successful business ideation initiatives for generating new revenue streams - Proven ability to translate technical complexity into business value THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: I write regularly about emerging startups, innovation trends, product strategy, and the intersection of technology and business on LinkedIn. My articles help founders, product leaders, and innovators understand market dynamics and strategic opportunities. WHAT I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT- Analyzing how innovative startups are disrupting traditional industries - Helping companies identify and capture new market opportunities - Building products that solve real customer problems - Connecting technical innovation with business strategy LET\'S CONNECT IF: → You are exploring BD or product strategy opportunities → You are building innovative tech products and want strategic insights → You are interested in automotive tech, embedded systems, or audio innovation → You want to discuss startup ecosystems, market trends, or product-market fit Open to: Business Development roles | Product Strategy positions | Advisory opportunities | Strategic partnerships #ProductStrategy #BusinessDevelopment #EmbeddedSystems #AutomotiveTech #Innovation #ProductManagement #TechLeadership #Startups #AudioTechnology
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