Ankur Kashyap

A Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) alumnus and former Yamaha Motors mechanical engineer with total 10 years of core industry experience, Ankur is an engineer turned entrepreneur who bridges precision manufacturing with large-scale business operations. Based in Delhi, he is the founder of OPACLO, a rapidly scaling wholesale bathroom fittings brand distributed across India.

During his tenure at Yamaha Motors, Ankur mastered production workflows, precision quality systems, and supply chain logistics. He later channeled this rigorous operational foundation into enterprise, building OPACLO from the ground up into a robust, pan-India distribution network.

Deeply aligned with the vision of nation-building and inspired by the ideals of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Ankur actively works to foster self-reliance, technical skill development, and equitable economic growth. As a mentor, he is committed to helping young engineers, grassroots innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the journey from technical problem-solving to scalable manufacturing and sustainable enterprise.

Areas of Mentorship & Expertise

• Core Engineering to Entrepreneurship: Navigating the transition from technical engineering roles to building and leading a physical-product business.

• Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Production scaling, vendor development, inventory optimization, and pan-India dealer network logistics.

• Operational Excellence: Lean manufacturing principles, stringent quality assurance, and root-cause operational problem-solving developed in the automotive sector.

• B2B Channel Distribution: Wholesale pricing strategy, multi-state dealer expansion, and brand penetration.

• Social Impact & Leadership: Applying ethical enterprise practices and purposeful leadership focused on national development.