Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
In a world rapidly advancing in technology and global connectedness, we asked a fundamental question: Why has the wisdom of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)—refined over millennia—been sidelined in today’s problem-solving, education, and innovation?
The Knowledge Systems Foundation (KSF) was born from this inquiry and a deep conviction: that the answers to many of our contemporary challenges lie within our civilizational heritage. While there's growing awareness of IKS, what’s lacking is access to credible resources, practical frameworks, and modern pathways to apply this timeless knowledge.
In a world rapidly advancing in technology and global connectedness, we asked a fundamental question: Why has the wisdom of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)—refined over millennia—been sidelined in today’s problem-solving, education, and innovation?
The Knowledge Systems Foundation (KSF) was born from this inquiry and a deep conviction: that the answers to many of our contemporary challenges lie within our civilizational heritage. While there's growing awareness of IKS, what’s lacking is access to credible resources, practical frameworks, and modern pathways to apply this timeless knowledge.
In a world rapidly advancing in technology and global connectedness, we asked a fundamental question: Why has the wisdom of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)—refined over millennia—been sidelined in today’s problem-solving, education, and innovation?
The Knowledge Systems Foundation (KSF) was born from this inquiry and a deep conviction: that the answers to many of our contemporary challenges lie within our civilizational heritage. While there's growing awareness of IKS, what’s lacking is access to credible resources, practical frameworks, and modern pathways to apply this timeless knowledge.
We envision a world where the profound insights of Indian thinkers across philosophy, science, mathematics, art, medicine, and ecology—aren't just archived in texts, but reimagined as tools for innovation, well-being, and purpose-driven living. Whether it’s through immersive learning, research incubators, or transformative cultural experiences, our mission is to bring IKS into the present and future—where it belongs.
We envision a world where the profound insights of Indian thinkers across philosophy, science, mathematics, art, medicine, and ecology—aren't just archived in texts, but reimagined as tools for innovation, well-being, and purpose-driven living. Whether it’s through immersive learning, research incubators, or transformative cultural experiences, our mission is to bring IKS into the present and future—where it belongs.
We envision a world where the profound insights of Indian thinkers across philosophy, science, mathematics, art, medicine, and ecology—aren't just archived in texts, but reimagined as tools for innovation, well-being, and purpose-driven living. Whether it’s through immersive learning, research incubators, or transformative cultural experiences, our mission is to bring IKS into the present and future—where it belongs.
KSF exists to bridge this gap.
KSF exists to bridge this gap.
KSF exists to bridge this gap.
From young learners and working professionals to educators, innovators, and retirees, KSF is a platform for anyone seeking meaningful engagement with India’s intellectual and cultural wealth—not as nostalgia, but as a launchpad for creativity, entrepreneurship, and global leadership.
From young learners and working professionals to educators, innovators, and retirees, KSF is a platform for anyone seeking meaningful engagement with India’s intellectual and cultural wealth—not as nostalgia, but as a launchpad for creativity, entrepreneurship, and global leadership.
From young learners and working professionals to educators, innovators, and retirees, KSF is a platform for anyone seeking meaningful engagement with India’s intellectual and cultural wealth—not as nostalgia, but as a launchpad for creativity, entrepreneurship, and global leadership.
We’re not just reviving tradition; we’re reengineering relevance.
We’re not just reviving tradition;
we’re reengineering relevance.
We’re not just reviving tradition; we’re reengineering relevance.
This is our story. And we invite you to be part of the next chapter.
This is our story. And we invite you to be part of the next chapter.
This is our story. And we invite you to be part of the next chapter.
Team & Advisors
Team & Advisors
Team & Advisors
Arunkumar Akkineni
Arunkumar Akkineni
Arun brings rich corporate experience from both silicon valley startups as founder and entrepreneur of a UC Berkeley EECS spinoff that was successfully acquired by a mid-sized silicon valley company and fortune 500 companies where he has worked in engineering and leadership roles.
Arun has core expertise in Applied AI R&D and energy systems design. Arun is a former US Naval officer and served as a Naval Reactors Engineer at the prestigious Naval Reactors Headquarters (Department of Energy/Department of Navy) in Washington DC, where he worked on the next generation Columbia Class Ballistic Missile Submarine program.
On the education front, Arun has degrees in Computer Science and Chemical Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin, MBA from Georgetown University, and Arun is also a graduate of the Bettis Reactor School, a graduate Engineering program for the top scientists and engineers at the Bettis National Lab (DOE) originally started in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
Arun is also the founder of Knowledge Systems Incubator which incubates innovative startups based on IKS and serves as a board member in a number of nonprofits pioneering a variety of community driven initiatives.
Arun brings rich corporate experience from both silicon valley startups as founder and entrepreneur of a UC Berkeley EECS spinoff that was successfully acquired by a mid-sized silicon valley company and fortune 500 companies where he has worked in engineering and leadership roles.
Arun has core expertise in Applied AI R&D and energy systems design. Arun is a former US Naval officer and served as a Naval Reactors Engineer at the prestigious Naval Reactors Headquarters (Department of Energy/Department of Navy) in Washington DC, where he worked on the next generation Columbia Class Ballistic Missile Submarine program.
On the education front, Arun has degrees in Computer Science and Chemical Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin, MBA from Georgetown University, and Arun is also a graduate of the Bettis Reactor School, a graduate Engineering program for the top scientists and engineers at the Bettis National Lab (DOE) originally started in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
Arun is also the founder of Knowledge Systems Incubator which incubates innovative startups based on IKS and serves as a board member in a number of nonprofits pioneering a variety of community driven initiatives.
Srini Raghavan is a multifaceted leader blending engineering, entrepreneurship, arts and teaching.
He holds an engineering degree and Masters in Sanskrit Studies majoring in arts and philosophy.
With expertise in knowledge systems, neuroscience startups, filmmaking, and Sanskrit revival, he champions cultural preservation and serves on board of IAAA.
He served as Austin City Council board member and as a UT Austin lecturer.
He has contributed as a director at Samskrita Bharati, fostering spoken Sanskrit education.
Srini Raghavan is a multifaceted leader blending engineering, entrepreneurship, arts and teaching.
He holds an engineering degree and Masters in Sanskrit Studies majoring in arts and philosophy.
With expertise in knowledge systems, neuroscience startups, filmmaking, and Sanskrit revival, he champions cultural preservation and serves on board of IAAA.
He served as Austin City Council board member and as a UT Austin lecturer.
He has contributed as a director at Samskrita Bharati, fostering spoken Sanskrit education.
Srini Raghavan
Srini Raghavan
Anand focuses on the delivery and pedagogical aspects of IKS.
Anand has a PhD in Computer Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin and has been a long time student of Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit and Vedanta.
Anand focuses on the delivery and pedagogical aspects of IKS.
Anand has a PhD in Computer Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin and has been a long time student of Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit and Vedanta.
Anand
Anand
Mukund Rao is a technologist and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in technology, specializing in cloud, enterprise architecture, and AI. He now channels his expertise toward revitalizing Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for contemporary relevance.
Mukund’s work at KSF lies at the intersection of technology, tradition, and transformation—from conducting grassroots research on consciousness and AI to pioneering immersive VR experiences of India’s sacred spaces.
He is deeply invested in making India’s civilizational wisdom accessible, practical, and inspiring for the next generation—through education, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation.
Whether mentoring young researchers, collaborating with scholars, or designing solutions with strategic partners, Mukund approaches every endeavor with a blend of intellectual rigor, cultural rootedness, and spiritual surrender.
Mukund Rao is a technologist and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in technology, specializing in cloud, enterprise architecture, and AI. He now channels his expertise toward revitalizing Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for contemporary relevance.
Mukund’s work at KSF lies at the intersection of technology, tradition, and transformation—from conducting grassroots research on consciousness and AI to pioneering immersive VR experiences of India’s sacred spaces.
He is deeply invested in making India’s civilizational wisdom accessible, practical, and inspiring for the next generation—through education, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation.
Whether mentoring young researchers, collaborating with scholars, or designing solutions with strategic partners, Mukund approaches every endeavor with a blend of intellectual rigor, cultural rootedness, and spiritual surrender.
Mukund Rao
Mukund Rao
Arunkumar Akkineni
Arun brings rich corporate experience from both silicon valley startups as founder and entrepreneur of a UC Berkeley EECS spinoff that was successfully acquired by a mid-sized silicon valley company and fortune 500 companies where he has worked in engineering and leadership roles.
Arun has core expertise in Applied AI R&D and energy systems design. Arun is a former US Naval officer and served as a Naval Reactors Engineer at the prestigious Naval Reactors Headquarters (Department of Energy/Department of Navy) in Washington DC, where he worked on the next generation Columbia Class Ballistic Missile Submarine program.
On the education front, Arun has degrees in Computer Science and Chemical Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin, MBA from Georgetown University, and Arun is also a graduate of the Bettis Reactor School, a graduate Engineering program for the top scientists and engineers at the Bettis National Lab (DOE) originally started in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
Arun is also the founder of Knowledge Systems Incubator which incubates innovative startups based on IKS and serves as a board member in a number of nonprofits pioneering a variety of community driven initiatives.
Srini Raghavan is a multifaceted leader blending engineering, entrepreneurship, arts and teaching.
He holds an engineering degree and Masters in Sanskrit Studies majoring in arts and philosophy.
With expertise in knowledge systems, neuroscience startups, filmmaking, and Sanskrit revival, he champions cultural preservation and serves on board of IAAA.
He served as Austin City Council board member and as a UT Austin lecturer.
He has contributed as a director at Samskrita Bharati, fostering spoken Sanskrit education.
Srini Raghavan
Anand focuses on the delivery and pedagogical aspects of IKS.
Anand has a PhD in Computer Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin and has been a long time student of Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit and Vedanta.
Anand
Mukund Rao is a technologist and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in technology, specializing in cloud, enterprise architecture, and AI. He now channels his expertise toward revitalizing Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for contemporary relevance.
Mukund’s work at KSF lies at the intersection of technology, tradition, and transformation—from conducting grassroots research on consciousness and AI to pioneering immersive VR experiences of India’s sacred spaces.
He is deeply invested in making India’s civilizational wisdom accessible, practical, and inspiring for the next generation—through education, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation.
Whether mentoring young researchers, collaborating with scholars, or designing solutions with strategic partners, Mukund approaches every endeavor with a blend of intellectual rigor, cultural rootedness, and spiritual surrender.
Mukund Rao
Knowledge Systems Foundation
Knowledge Systems Foundation
Knowledge Systems Foundation