Vedhashri Dhanapal is an experienced Innovation Evangelist with over 7 years of expertise in driving transformative initiatives across industries. Currently part of the Infosys Innovation Network, Vedhashri specializes in identifying niche startups and crafting strategic collaborations that deliver measurable business impact for global clients. Her role focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to address industry trends and whitespace opportunities, ensuring clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Vedhashri’s work spans Digital Experience, Manufacturing, and trustworthy and secure technology ecosystems. She has successfully anchored multiple innovation programs, enabling enterprises to adopt cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and sustainability. By combining deep market insights with a passion for technology, Vedhashri helps bridge the gap between startups and enterprise needs, fostering partnerships that unlock new revenue streams and competitive advantages. Known for her ability to anticipate future trends and translate them into actionable strategies, Vedhashri continues to champion innovation as a core business driver. Her mission is to empower organizations to embrace disruptive technologies responsibly, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term value creation.