Member Since 2022
Gayatri Keskar
Material ConneXion
New York City Area
Dr. Gayatri Keskar is a vice president of research at Material ConneXion, a leading materials driven design consultancy and library, helping clients create better products through smart materials and design thinking. She holds numerous patents in next-generation materials for smart technologies and consumer products and has served as a technical advisor to several start-ups and Fortune 500s such as: NBCUniversal, Hunter Douglas, Nike, and Estée Lauder. Through her work, she identifies strategic opportunities and provides out-of-the-box material thinking and eco-conscious solutions to global brands, arming them with best practices from conceptualization to production. Gayatri earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Clemson University.
SKILLS
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Product Development
RECENT CONTENT
April 19th, 2023
Can industry conferences make you a stronger business professional?
If you want to strengthen your professional network, skills and knowledge, making time to attend industry conferences can be a great strategy.
March 9th, 2023
10 ways leaders can encourage team collaboration instead of competition
Apply these tips to keep employees motivated without comparing themselves.
March 8th, 2023
Human-centric, eco-transformative mobility experiences charting the future on wheels
Emerging business models can promote economic sustainability through mobility as a service by lowering emissions and connecting people to nature and one another, thereby mitigating the effects of rising energy and living costs.
March 1st, 2023
13 ways companies can reduce waste and protect the environment
It's easy to help your company do its part to create a more sustainable planet. It doesn't have to break the bank.
September 21st, 2022
The spirit in matter fueling augmented mutualism in an evolving world
Recent advances in fermentation, culturing, and engineering microorganisms and natural polymers are ushering in a new paradigm of biomolecular materials with brand-new functional and aesthetic properties.
June 29th, 2022
14 ways AI is changing the way leaders do business
It's a new day in the workplace—with creative focus time increasing and mundane manual duties decreasing.
June 10th, 2022
15 ways to engage more with environmental sustainability
Greater engagement with the corporate sustainability movement can serve your brand, its employees and its customers.
June 6th, 2022
13 ways business leaders get the most out of customer relations
Implement the following strategies to form better alliances for your products and services.
June 1st, 2022
13 ways to create memorable ad campaigns that build business
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May 12th, 2022
Nine growth hack strategies that are good for business
Sustainable outcomes begin with your customer.
May 4th, 2022
Here's how to navigate a seamless brand marketing presence
15 leaders weigh in on meeting consumers where they live.
April 29th, 2022
10 strategies to help your business thrive in an uncertain economy
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April 22nd, 2022
15 culture leaders share the best advice they learned from people who challenge them
When somebody challenges you to grow and reach your potential, chances are you're going to walk away with an important life lesson.
April 12th, 2022
Here's how to handle an in-house job promotion
10 tips to ensure a smooth department transition from a subordinate—and friend—to a leadership role.
April 8th, 2022
Anxious about public speaking in the workplace?
Here are 15 tips to boost your confidence level and communication skills.
March 17th, 2022
Overwhelmed at work? Here's how to recharge and get re-inspired
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COMPANY INFO
Material ConneXion
Material ConneXion helps product ideas move from inspiration to ideation through material education, curated libraries, and experienced advisory. With 25+ years of experience, MCX experts provide a unique cross-industry perspective on material selection, sustainability, and innovation. Start-ups and Fortune 500s partner with MCX when they need help finding the best materials, process technologies, or sustainability strategies for their cutting-edge products and spaces.
AREA OF FOCUS
- Advanced Materials
- Sustainability
- Consulting
INDUSTRY
Technology