Aniket Tambe
Co-Founder at Ocular Manufacturing
Before Ocular became a reality, it was just a frustration—a problem I kept
noticing in the manufacturing space. Delays, lack of clarity, and disconnected
processes were slowing everything down. I knew there had to be a better way, but
I didn’t know how to turn that thought into something real.
The Innovation Design course at MIT ID changed that for me. It wasn’t just a
classroom experience—it was a launchpad. The program gave me the structure to
think like a founder, the tools to build with intention, and the space to
experiment and fail forward. We weren’t just learning theory; we were constantly
building, validating, and iterating.
It was during this journey that Ocular took shape. The course helped me connect
the dots between design thinking, business viability, and execution. It gave me
the confidence to say, 'Yes, I can build this,' and more importantly, to
actually do it.
Today, Ocular is helping businesses simplify their manufacturing processes—and
it all started with an idea that was nurtured, challenged, and brought to life
within the walls of this program