Pawan brings extensive expertise from his leadership roles at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and a deep understanding of the space startup ecosystem. He is the CEO and co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace, India’s pioneering private space company, which has raised over $100 million in funding. Pawan led the historic launch of Vikram-S, India’s first privately developed rocket, in 2022, a major milestone in India’s commercial space sector. An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, he has been recognized in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 for his contributions to innovation and private space exploration.