Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 17 minutes ago
Ankit Mehta, Founder and CEO of Idea Forge, a trailblazer in India's drone technology landscape, reminisces about his life as an aspiring engineering student scrounging for resources to "make things" and reflects on the realization that genuine success emerges from pursuing one's true passion. Ankit also recounts how a pivotal moment transformed his vision of drones from cool gadgets into essential instruments for critical tasks such as disaster recovery, surveillance, counterinsurgency, law enforcement, crime management, and economic mapping.
About Ankit Mehta:
Ankit Mehta currently is the CEO and Director of ideaForge, a drone manufacturing company specializing in defense, homeland security, and industrial applications. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Computer Aided Design and Automation from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Recognized as one of the top 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35 in India by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2017, Ankit also received the Young Achiever of the Year award from the Ascent Foundation in the same year. Additionally, he holds the position of co-chair of the FICCI Committee on Drones.
Follow Ankit Mehta Here: linkedin.com/in/ankit-mehta-7567292
About INK:
INK is India’s preeminent platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas and inspiring stories. Known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows, we are a community that accelerates the journeys of game changers. Connect with us: inktalks.com
Ankit Mehta, Founder and CEO of Idea Forge, a trailblazer in India's drone technology landscape, reminisces about his life as an aspiring engineering student scrounging for resources to "make things" and reflects on the realization that genuine success emerges from pursuing one's true passion. Ankit also recounts how a pivotal moment transformed his vision of drones from cool gadgets into essential instruments for critical tasks such as disaster recovery, surveillance, counterinsurgency, law enforcement, crime management, and economic mapping.
About Ankit Mehta:
Ankit Mehta currently is the CEO and Director of ideaForge, a drone manufacturing company specializing in defense, homeland security, and industrial applications. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Computer Aided Design and Automation from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Recognized as one of the top 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35 in India by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2017, Ankit also received the Young Achiever of the Year award from the Ascent Foundation in the same year. Additionally, he holds the position of co-chair of the FICCI Committee on Drones.
Follow Ankit Mehta Here: linkedin.com/in/ankit-mehta-7567292
About INK:
INK is India’s preeminent platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas and inspiring stories. Known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows, we are a community that accelerates the journeys of game changers. Connect with us: inktalks.com
