5xInc500 Serial Entrepreneur, Professor, CXO/Founder Advisor, Author, & Speaker

Dr Suresh U. Kumar is an Indian-American author of the highly acclaimed novel Girl in the Scarlet Hijab. He is a 5x Inc500-ranked serial entrepreneur, professor, start-up mentor, and non-profit leader with deep expertise in building resilient global startup ecosystems.

Dr. Suresh Kumar - Author, Professor, Keynote Speaker, Startup Coach, 3X Serial Entrepreneur

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CXO Advisory for Tech Startup Founders

Suresh is the co-founder of multiple Deloitte Fast 50, INC 500, and Nasdaq listed high-growth ventures where he built deep expertise in leading change in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, designing resilient business models, and inclusive economic development. Suresh has extensive hands-on experience with:

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Leadership Development

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Lean Startup Methodologies

Startup Ecosystems

Business Model Development

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What Colleagues and Clients Say

"I met Suresh at the consortium of ICSB and I was taken by his fascinating dissertation topic and by his entrepreneurial background- 2nd Inc 500 company & doing a PhD.”

    Norris Kruger
    Norris Kruger

    Max Plank Institute Fellow

    "Suresh is a rare breed that represents the best of academia and entrepreneurship. A champion of entrepreneurship, and a incredible source of wisdom."

      Joe Abraham
      Joe Abraham

      Partner at Beyond Academics

      “Suresh's presentations are engaging, insightful and relevant, and he has a natural ease with the way he presents himself and the material. I recommend him highly ”

        Keith Whelan
        Keith Whelan

        Founder, Every One Needs a Plan

        "I received coaching and mentorship from Professor Suresh. He is an extremely engaged mentor and passionate teacher, who has always inspired me to pursue new challenges.”

          Pradnya Desai
          Pradnya Desai

          Founder, NJIT Student Engineer

          “Serial Entrepreneur, Board Member, Investor, Professor, Author- I see Suresh as a Renaissance Man on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of many.”

            James Barrood
            James Barrood

            TEDx Speaker, Founder- Innovation+

            Book Coming November 2024

            Experience the Girl in Scarlet Hijab

            In Girl in Scarlet Hijab, Suresh U. Kumar crafts a riveting tale of heroism, sacrifice and the battle for justice, where every choice could alter the course of history. 

            Get updates about the book release and more!

            Innovation and Entrepreneurship

            Professor of Practice, New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ

            Designs and executes new learning and venture creation programs that help students, researchers, and faculty members to Build, Test, Learn, Iterate, and Improve upon new business ideas. By leveraging the principles of Lean Startup/Agile/Design Thinking.

            Interested In Working Together