Rajesh Iyengar is a serial entrepreneur, global AI speaker, and Founder & CEO of Lincode Labs, a leading AI-powered visual inspection company transforming quality control across manufacturing. With more than 30 years of experience in deep tech, AI, and industrial automation, Rajesh has built and scaled companies from Silicon Valley to Michigan. He previously founded and successfully exited two AI startups in the Bay Area, establishing himself as a repeat founder with a strong record of commercializing advanced technologies.

Rajesh’s current venture, Lincode Labs, operates in 14+ countries and partners with some of the world’s most advanced manufacturers — including Audi, BMW, Toyota, Schneider Electric, Magna, Motus, and Harley-Davidson. Lincode’s platform, LIVIS™, leverages explainable and industrial-grade AI to reduce escape defects, improve FPY, and accelerate smart manufacturing adoption across automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, electronics, and heavy industry.

As a recognized global voice in applied AI, Rajesh has delivered keynote talks and panel sessions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia on topics ranging from factory-floor AI, vision automation, Industry 4.0 strategy, and scaling industrial deep-tech startups. His work bridges executive, engineering, and operator-level realities—making him a sought-after speaker for conferences, accelerators, and manufacturing innovation forums worldwide.

Now based in Michigan, Rajesh serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Centrepolis Accelerator, where he mentors hardware, mobility, energy, and Industry 4.0 startups. He advises founders on building AI-enabled products, crafting commercialization pathways, securing early enterprise customers, and navigating the deep-tech fundraising journey. His blend of Silicon Valley entrepreneurship, global market experience, and manufacturing-first mindset makes him a valuable guide for startups seeking to bring breakthrough technologies into real-world industrial environments.