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|title=Karthik Raja Karnan – Innovator, Entrepreneur & Founder of MADique Technologies | |||
|description=Explore the inspiring journey of Karthik Raja Karnan, the award-winning Indian entrepreneur behind MADique Technologies and the Smiles of India Foundation. A pioneer in food automation and social impact. | |||
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|keywords=Karthik Raja Karnan, MADique Technologies, Indian entrepreneur, food automation, Smiles of India Foundation, Idiyappam machine, Tamil Nadu innovators, Kalam Book of Records, Knowlepedia Karthik Raja | |||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Karthik Raja Karnan | | name = Karthik Raja Karnan {{Verified}} | ||
| image = Karthik Raja Karnan.jpg | | image = Karthik Raja Karnan.jpg | ||
| caption = Karthik Raja Karnan in 2025 | | caption = Karthik Raja Karnan in 2025 | ||
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| known_for = Founder & CEO of MADique Technologies, World’s Smallest Idiyappam Machine | | known_for = Founder & CEO of MADique Technologies, World’s Smallest Idiyappam Machine | ||
| notable_works = Food Processing Machinery, Smiles of India Foundation | | notable_works = Food Processing Machinery, Smiles of India Foundation | ||
| awards = India’s TOP SME 100 | | awards = India’s TOP SME 100 | ||
| spouse = Kowsalya (m. 2021) | | spouse = Kowsalya (m. 2021) | ||
| children = Kannukiniya | | children = Kannukiniya | ||
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own food businesses.<ref>https://helloentrepreneurs.com/business/karthik-raja-karnan-brings-dr-kalams-vision-to-life-with-madiques-groundbreaking-food-machines-46739/</ref> | own food businesses.<ref>https://helloentrepreneurs.com/business/karthik-raja-karnan-brings-dr-kalams-vision-to-life-with-madiques-groundbreaking-food-machines-46739/</ref> | ||
Among his innovations is the '''world’s smallest automatic idiyappam machine''', which earned a spot in the Kalam’s Book of World Records. Karthik is also the co-founder of the '''Smiles of India Foundation''', a philanthropic initiative that integrates social impact into his business model, focusing on education, health, and rural development. | Among his innovations is the '''world’s smallest automatic idiyappam machine''', which earned a spot in the Kalam’s Book of World Records. Karthik is also the co-founder of the '''Smiles of India Foundation''', a philanthropic initiative that integrates social impact into his business model, focusing on education, health, and rural development. | ||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Karthik was born into a modest, working-class family in '''Salem, Tamil Nadu''', to Mr. Karnan and Mrs. Kaladevi, both skilled handloom weavers. From childhood, he demonstrated an instinct for innovation—building tools and toys from scrap materials and approaching learning with creativity.<ref>https://www.aninews.in/news/business/celebrating-excellence-karthik-rajakarnan-named-topceo-at-india-5000-awards20241125170400/</ref> | Karthik was born into a modest, working-class family in '''Salem, Tamil Nadu''', to Mr. Karnan and Mrs. Kaladevi, both skilled handloom weavers. From childhood, he demonstrated an instinct for innovation—building tools and toys from scrap materials and approaching learning with creativity.<ref>https://www.aninews.in/news/business/celebrating-excellence-karthik-rajakarnan-named-topceo-at-india-5000-awards20241125170400/</ref> | ||
He completed his schooling at a government school and graduated in '''Electrical and Electronics Engineering''' from the '''Knowledge Institute of Technology''', Salem, in 2016. Though he found rote memorization difficult, he excelled in conceptual and practical applications. His academic journey brought him awards such as the '''Brahma Award''', '''District-Level Best Student Award''', and '''State-Level Best Student Award''', culminating in national recognition for his student innovations. | He completed his schooling at a government school and graduated in '''Electrical and Electronics Engineering''' from the '''Knowledge Institute of Technology''', Salem, in 2016. Though he found rote memorization difficult, he excelled in conceptual and practical applications. His academic journey brought him awards such as the '''Brahma Award''', '''District-Level Best Student Award''', and '''State-Level Best Student Award''', culminating in national recognition for his student innovations. | ||
== Professional Journey == | == Professional Journey == | ||
Choosing passion over security, Karthik declined a job offer from '''Titan''' and launched his startup from a small car shed, laying the foundation for what would become '''MADique Technologies OPC Private Limited'''. | Choosing passion over security, Karthik declined a job offer from '''Titan''' and launched his startup from a small car shed, laying the foundation for what would become '''MADique Technologies OPC Private Limited'''. | ||
With minimal resources, he developed revolutionary machines such as the '''Automatic Murukku Machine''' and the '''Automatic Idiyappam Machine''', making automation accessible to micro and small food businesses. These products were praised for their compact size, efficiency, and affordability. | With minimal resources, he developed revolutionary machines such as the '''Automatic Murukku Machine''' and the '''Automatic Idiyappam Machine''', making automation accessible to micro and small food businesses. These products were praised for their compact size, efficiency, and affordability. | ||
Today, MADique Technologies OPC Private Limited serves clients in over '''30 countries''' and continues to disrupt the food machinery sector with user-friendly, cost-effective solutions that cater to entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. | Today, MADique Technologies OPC Private Limited serves clients in over '''30 countries''' and continues to disrupt the food machinery sector with user-friendly, cost-effective solutions that cater to entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. | ||
==Achievements and Recognitions== | ==Achievements and Recognitions== | ||
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*'''Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award''' – Institute of Engineers (2016) | *'''Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award''' – Institute of Engineers (2016) | ||
==Smiles of India Foundation and Social Impact== | == Smiles of India Foundation and Social Impact == | ||
Karthik co-founded the '''Smiles of India Foundation''', a non-profit initiative that reflects his commitment to social transformation. The foundation’s major activities include: | Karthik co-founded the '''Smiles of India Foundation''', a non-profit initiative that reflects his commitment to social transformation. The foundation’s major activities include: | ||
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*Promoting environmental responsibility by distributing '''over 10,000 seed balls''' and gifting '''1,000+ copies of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s biography.''' | *Promoting environmental responsibility by distributing '''over 10,000 seed balls''' and gifting '''1,000+ copies of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s biography.''' | ||
This model ensures that every machine purchased becomes a tool for social change, tying innovation directly to impact. | This model ensures that every machine purchased becomes a tool for social change, tying innovation directly to impact. | ||
==Personal Life== | == Personal Life == | ||
Karthik Raja Karnan married '''Kowsalya''' in 2021, and the couple has a daughter, '''Kannukiniya'''. Deeply passionate about nature and sustainability, Karthik engages in '''tree planting, gardening,''' and '''environmental awareness programs''', aligning his personal values with his professional mission. | Karthik Raja Karnan married '''Kowsalya''' in 2021, and the couple has a daughter, '''Kannukiniya'''. Deeply passionate about nature and sustainability, Karthik engages in '''tree planting, gardening,''' and '''environmental awareness programs''', aligning his personal values with his professional mission. | ||
==Vision for the Future== | ==Vision for the Future== | ||
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*'''Launching an academy''' to train aspiring food entrepreneurs. | *'''Launching an academy''' to train aspiring food entrepreneurs. | ||
*Innovating further in '''green technology''', sustainability, and automation. | *Innovating further in '''green technology''', sustainability, and automation. | ||
*Strengthening CSR efforts to increase impact in education, clean water, and ecological restoration. | *Strengthening CSR efforts to increase impact in education, clean water, and ecological restoration. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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