StartupTN CEO Sivarajah Ramanathan resigns
Sivarajah Ramanathan has resigned as CEO of StartupTN, the Tamil Nadu government's startup promotion agency. His departure follows a period of significant growth for the organization, with speculation suggesting political shifts under the new administration may be a factor.
Why it matters
The resignation of a key figure in a state-backed startup ecosystem raises questions about the continuity of innovation policies during political transitions.
Sivarajah Ramanathan has resigned as Mission Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (StartupTN). According to a source at StartupTN, his relieving order was issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The article mentions political context regarding the new administration's review of previous policies, which is standard reporting but touches on political friction.
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