DR. SHANKER VISWANATH

Director – IP Catalyst, Learning & Development

Bringing the Human Side of Strategy to Intellectual Property

For many businesses, intellectual property is viewed as a legal requirement.

For Nayan Rawal, it represents one of the most underutilized business assets.

With extensive experience across Intellectual Property Strategy, Commercialisation, Due Diligence, Structuring, and Advisory, Nayan has worked with startups, SMEs, corporates, innovators, and institutions to help them move beyond registrations and focus on value creation.

Throughout his career, he observed a recurring challenge: organizations were investing heavily in innovation but often lacked a clear roadmap to transform those innovations into tangible business outcomes.

At Platinova, his role extends beyond training and workshops.

He helps organizations create a culture where intellectual property becomes part of strategic thinking rather than remaining a legal afterthought.

Known for simplifying complex concepts into practical insights, Dr. Shanker helps leadership teams make better decisions around innovation, value creation, and long-term business growth.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership Development
• Emotional Intelligence
• Decision-Making
• Organizational Development
• Learning & Development
• Executive Coaching

Professional Philosophy

“The quality of decisions determines the quality of outcomes.”