Karthik Raja Karnan
Karthik Raja Karnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1994 |
| Occupation | CEO of MADique Technologies |
| Years active | 2016 to Present |
| Known for | Automatic Idiyappam-making machine |
| Spouse | M Kowsalya |
Karthik Raja Karnan (born May 30, 1994) is an Indian businessman, inventor and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of MADique Technologies, Manufacturer and Supplier of food machines.[1]
Karthik is best known for developing the world’s smallest Automatic Idiyappam-making machine.[2]
Karthik has empowered over 3,000 food entrepreneurs, helping them scale their businesses with cost-effective automation technology.[3]
Entrepreneurial Journey
Karthik established MADique Technologies in a car shed, initiating the venture without any workers but with a robust ambition. First prototype was unsuccessful but after lots of efforts he has made it successful within a year.[4]
In 2021, he introduced the world's smallest Automatic Idiyappam Machine, establishing a record in Kalam's Book of World Records.[5][6]
Awards
- India 500 CEO awards 2024[1]
- Kalams Book of World Records 2024 for inventing World Smallest Automatic String Hopper Machine[7]
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award 2016 for Best Project Award with Cash Reward of Rs.30,000[8]
- ^ a b "Celebrating Excellence: Karthik Raja Karnan Named Top CEO at INDIA 5000 Awards". Asian News International.
- ^ "Karthik Raja Karnan Brings Dr. Kalam's Vision to Life with MADique's Groundbreaking Food Machines - Hello Entrepreneurs". helloentrepreneurs. 16 November 2024.
- ^ Verma, Sakshi (7 December 2024). "Sustainability Meets Innovation: Karthik Raja Karnan's MADique". A Reporter Live.
- ^ "Karthik Raja Karnan Brings Dr. Kalam's Vision to Life with MADique's Groundbreaking Food Machines - Hello Entrepreneurs". helloentrepreneurs. 16 November 2024.
- ^ "MADique Technologies Sets New Standard for Food Processing with World Record Breaking Idiyappam Machine". markets.businessinsider.com.
- ^ "Karthik Raja Karnan: From a Car Shed Startup to a Global Food Automation Leader". Hindustanmetro. 5 December 2024.
- ^ "World Smallest Automatic String Hopper Machine | Kalams World Records". kalamsworldrecords.com.
- ^ "ACHIEVERS AWARD WINNERS 2015-16". Knowledge Institute of Technology.