Sanjay Byalal Jagannath

Sanjay is a visionary co-founder and CTO of Exponent Energy, spearheading the development of ultra-fast EV charging technology. His work involves re-engineering the entire energy stack, including proprietary battery packs (e^pack), charging stations (e^pump), and connectors (e^plug), to achieve a 0-100% charge in just 15 minutes, with a focus on durability (3000-cycle warranty) and affordability. evupdatemedia+3

His expertise lies in hardware strategic sourcing, cell strategy, and advanced thermal management for EV batteries. This technical foundation, combined with an innovative Battery Management System (BMS) and HVAC system, enables Exponent Energy to prevent cell overheating during rapid charging, leading to significantly reduced battery degradation compared to industry averages. carandbike+2

Sanjay is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background that spans from corporate leadership at Unilever (including roles in manufacturing, site engineering, and technology & innovation) to leadership in the EV sector at Ather Energy, and finally co-founding Exponent Energy. His journey highlights a deep commitment to solving real-world energy and mobility challenges. forbesindia+2

His entrepreneurial drive was further honed during his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2018-2020), where he actively engaged in entrepreneurship programs, including an entrepreneurial internship, demonstrating a clear intent to launch his own venture focused on the Indian market. theboothexp+1

Exponent Energy, under his leadership, has gained significant market traction, deploying its technology in over 500 EVs and completing more than 60,000 rapid charging sessions in India. The company is actively expanding its network to major Indian cities and is set to enter the intercity electric bus segment, driving scalable electrification in commercial vehicles. evupdatemedia+3