
Dr. Abhay Ghatpande
Dr. Abhay Ghatpande holds a PhD in Information and Telecommunication Studies from Tokyo’s Waseda University and an MBA from McGill University.
Dr. Ghatpande is a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who strives to create a meaningful and engaging learning experience for his students. He firmly believes in the value of the Socratic method and encourages active participation in the classroom. By fostering a collaborative environment, he helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Dr. Ghatpande currently teaches Strategic Management at UCW.
Expertise and Experience
With more than two decades of experience in leadership roles in marketing, strategy and technology across various countries, Dr. Ghatpande enriches the learning experience with his practical approach and real-life examples. His diverse management experience in India, Japan and North America gives him a unique understanding of different cultures and management principles. Dr. Ghatpande’s areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, strategy, product management and project management.
Dr. Ghatpande is a distinguished entrepreneur with a proven track record of building multiple companies from zero to $50M+ in revenue. He is recognized by his peers as an expert in product management, growth strategies and fundraising. His experience spans eCommerce, SaaS, software development and IoT businesses.
Dr. Ghatpande endeavours to share his accumulated knowledge and experience with students to assist them in navigating the challenges of corporate life in today’s complex and uncertain world. He recognizes that there are multiple issues that future leaders will have to contend with and believes that it is crucial to equip students with the tools and critical thinking skills necessary to overcome these and achieve success.
Publications and Scholarly Activity
Dr. Ghatpande has published articles in international academic journals and authored numerous book chapters. In the past few years, he has been a keynote speaker and presenter at more than 20 conferences, workshops, and community events. He has also been interviewed for print, radio, and podcasts, discussing a wide range of topics.
Additionally, his companies and products have been showcased on television, print and radio over 30 times.
Awards
Dr. Ghatpande is the head of the BC chapter and a member of the Board of Directors at AIOT Canada, the premier organization for advocating AI and IOT technology adoption in Canada.
Volunteer Activity
Dr. Ghatpande is actively involved in Vancouver’s entrepreneurship and technology start-up ecosystems. He is a mentor at Entrepreneurship@UBC, Zen Launchpad and Futurpreneur. He is also a jury member at the annual New Ventures BC competition.
Dr. Ghatpande has made significant contributions to the business community by volunteering as a key organizer for two major meetups, including The IoT Montreal Meetup, which has over 2000 members, and the Entrepreneur’s Journey Meetup, which has over 1700 members. In these roles, Dr. Ghatpande has organized events and workshops that provide practical advice for start-ups on topics such as product development, fundraising and growth.
His dedication to professional development and willingness to give back to the community demonstrates his commitment to excellence in all aspects of his work.
Contact him through LinkedIn.