Building the Future of Urban Mobility, One Innovation at a Time
At Emwave, we believe the future of transportation should be cleaner, safer, smarter, and more accessible.
We are an India-born electric mobility technology company focused on developing next-generation EV solutions for the evolving needs of modern cities. Our work combines electric mobility, intelligent control systems, AI, and innovative vehicle design to address some of the most pressing challenges in urban transportation.
Our product vision centers around two key platforms: EV Pod Taxis designed for efficient short-distance transportation in campuses, airports, townships, industrial parks, and smart-city environments, and Self-Balancing Electric Scootersdesigned to make personal and last-mile mobility safer, easier, and more intelligent.
Our Purpose
Urban transportation is changing rapidly. Cities are becoming more crowded, distances are becoming more connected, and the need for sustainable mobility is increasing.
Emwave was created with a simple belief:
Mobility should move people forward without moving the planet backward.
We are developing compact, electric, technology-enabled mobility solutions that can work within the realities of today's cities while preparing for the transportation systems of tomorrow.
From India, For the World
Our ambition extends beyond building individual vehicles. We aim to create scalable mobility platforms that can be deployed across diverse urban environments in India and international markets.
From controlled campuses and private communities to airports, industrial ecosystems and smart cities, Emwave is exploring new ways to make short-distance transportation more efficient, intelligent and sustainable.
Meet the Team
Behind Emwave is a multidisciplinary team bringing together business strategy, technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
Our leadership team combines entrepreneurial thinking with practical experience across product development, EV technology, manufacturing, supply chain, and business development.
Our goal is simple: build a team capable of taking Emwave from prototype → pilot → production → global scale.
CEO – Neelesh Verma
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Siddharth Bhandari is the COO of Emwave, where he leads manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and large-scale execution across the company’s electric mobility platforms. With 12+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, vendor management, and supply-chain optimization, Siddharth has built and scaled production systems across automotive, EV components, and industrial manufacturing environments. His expertise lies in translating advanced product designs into cost-efficient, scalable, and high-quality manufacturing processes.
Prior to Emwave, he has worked closely with OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, and contract manufacturers, managing multi-location vendor ecosystems, procurement strategy, quality control, and production ramp-ups. He has successfully led initiatives around cost reduction, throughput improvement, and operational resilience, critical for hardware-led startups moving from prototype to mass production.
At Emwave, Siddharth is responsible for end-to-end operations, including supplier partnerships, manufacturing strategy, logistics, quality systems, and deployment readiness. He plays a central role in ensuring Emwave’s products are manufacturable at scale, reliable in the field, and commercially viable for global markets.
Highlights (Illustrative):
• 12+ years in manufacturing & supply-chain leadership
• Scaled production from prototype to volume manufacturing
• Built & managed OEM and Tier-1 supplier networks
• Expertise in cost engineering, quality systems & operations scaling
CTO – Dr. Aarav Mehta
Chief Technology Officer
Neelesh Verma is the CEO of Emwave, leading the company’s mission to build scalable, AI-driven electric mobility solutions for dense urban environments worldwide.
He brings 10+ years of experience across business strategy, capital markets, and venture building, having worked closely with founders, investors, and growth-stage companies across multiple sectors. His background includes structuring investment opportunities, evaluating scalable business models, and building partnerships across India’s private capital ecosystem.
The vision for Emwave was born from direct exposure to India’s urban challenges—traffic congestion, rising emissions, unsafe last-mile transport, and inefficient public mobility systems. Believing that the future of mobility must be compact, autonomous, electric, and intelligent, he founded Emwave to create globally relevant EV platforms originating from India.
At Emwave, he leads strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and go-to-market execution, while shaping the company’s long-term roadmap across B2B, B2G, and international markets.
Highlights (Illustrative):
• 10+ years in business strategy & venture execution
•Experience working with 50+ founders and investors
• Led fundraising, partnerships, and commercial strategy
• Focused on building globally scalable mobility platforms from India
COO – Siddharth Bhandari
Chief Operating Officer
Dr, Aarav Mehta is the CTO of Emwave, responsible for engineering, AI systems, and vehicle architecture across the company’s EV Pod Taxi and Self-Balancing Scooter platforms. With 12+ years of experience in electric vehicle systems, robotics, embedded electronics, and AI-based control systems, he has been instrumental in converting Emwave’s vision into working prototypes and deployable platforms.
His expertise spans sensor fusion, gyroscopic self-balancing systems, battery optimization, and safety-critical architectures. Prior to Emwave, he worked on advanced engineering projects in EVs, automation, and smart hardware, contributing to products that moved from concept to real-world deployment. He has also filed multiple patents / patent applicationsin vehicle dynamics, control systems, and energy efficiency
At Emwave, he leads R&D, product validation, testing, and future technology roadmap, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of autonomous, safe, and sustainable mobility.
Highlights (Illustrative):
• 12+ years in EVs, robotics & AI systems
• Built multiple EV & automation prototypes
• Expertise in sensor fusion & self-balancing tech
• Leads Emwave’s core IP and engineering roadmap
Advisor – Rajiv Nanda (Former IAS Officer)
Policy, Infrastructure & Smart City Advisor
Vikram Talreja is a former Chairman of a leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), with extensive experience in governance, capital-intensive infrastructure projects, and nationwide operations.
He has managed large workforces, multi-location assets, vendor ecosystems, and government stakeholders, bringing strong execution discipline and governance standards.
At Emwave, he guides institutional partnerships, risk management, governance frameworks, and long-term scalability, particularly for large fleet and infrastructure-linked deployments.
Advisor – Vikram Talreja (Ex-PSU Chairman)
Governance & Large-Scale Operations Advisor
Rajiv Nanda is a former IAS officer with over 30 years of experience in urban development. transport policy, and large-scale public infrastructure projects. He has played a key role in shaping and executing national and state-level initiatives under the Government of India, including Smart Cities, urban mobility, and sustainability programs.
He has led multi-crore public projects involving transport modernization, last-mile connectivity, and EV infrastructure, working closely with ministries, municipal bodies, and global technology partners.
At Emwave, he advises on B2G strategy, regulatory frameworks, smart-city alignment, and policy-driven adoption, helping the company navigate large public deployments efficiently.
Advisor – Dr. Kunal Shah (Ex-Auto OEM CXO)
Automotive & Manufacturing Advisor
Dr. Kunal Shah is a former CXO at leading automotive OEMs including Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, with deep expertise in EV product development, vehicle manufacturing, and supply chain scale-up.
He has overseen vehicle platform launches, EV transitions, vendor ecosystems, and cost optimization for both domestic and international markets.
At Emwave, he supports manufacturing strategy, vendor partnerships, cost engineering, and quality assurance, ensuring products are scalable and commercially viable.
Advisor – Ananya Deshpande (Smart City & Mobility Head)
Urban Mobility & Deployment Advisor
Ananya Deshpande has served as a senior leader for multiple Smart City Mission projects, overseeing deployment of intelligent transport systems, EV fleets, and urban innovation programs across major Indian cities.
She has collaborated with global technology and infrastructure leaders such as Siemens and Bosch on smart mobility, automation, and energy-efficient urban systems.
At Emwave, he advises on city-level pilots, PPP models, deployment frameworks, and public-private collaborations.