Aditya Patro is a dynamic innovation leader, tech evangelist, and entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience spanning Fortune 500 enterprises and early-stage startups. He currently heads Innovation at Advance Auto Parts India Innovation Center, where he drives enterprise-wide AI adoption, agentic workflows, and cultural transformation through technology.
As a passionate entrepreneur, Aditya also founded a wildlife tech startup aimed at bridging the gap between nature and technology—leveraging AI and IoT to support conservation efforts and sustainable co-existence with wildlife.
Aditya is a Global Facilitator with Techstars Startup Weekend and the force behind The August Fest—India’s biggest startup and innovation festival. He is committed to democratizing access to innovation and inspiring the next generation of creators, especially from underserved communities.
Whether building corporate innovation playbooks or amplifying grassroots tech solutions, Aditya’s mission is clear: to ignite ideas that create meaningful, lasting impact.