Kunwar Sachdev
Founder and Managing Director, Su-Kam
When sachdev created Su-kam, the power back-up industry in India was completely unorganized, characterized by poor product quality and low technology. Sachdev first built a foundation of technology, then took a creative leap, guided by his inherent understanding of the consumer’s needs. Today, the company is the unquestioned market leader and Sachdev is genuinely admired for his passion, vision and innovation. Sachdev’s early life was marked by a burning desire to become a successful entrepreneur. He first graduated with Honours in Mathematical Statistics, then completed his Bachelors degree in Law, both from the University of Delhi. He first made a foray in the distribution of cable TV connections, but was soon immersed in understanding how an inverter works. He taught himself physics, delved deep into the technology behind the idea of power back-up, spent countless days with his engineers and ended up as an expert himself. Instead of slavishly imitating products from overseas, Sachdev chose to carve his own path, with innovation as his mantra. He set up a vibrant R&D department, which has produced product after product that his competitors now imitate. He was an early champion of green technologies, having begun research into solar solutions long before anyone else. With a string of patents and awards behind him, Sachdev has proved that a commitment to technology, dreaming big and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge can be a potent mix for enduring success.