Suresh U. Kumar is a highly skilled and resilient organizational leader, CXO/Founder coach, professor, speaker, writer, activist, elected official, and collaborative problem solver.
He 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 areas of leadership, organizational development, and leveraging an entrepreneurship mindset to build collaborative partnerships. As a professor of practice, his expertise is in the areas of lean startup, agile/design thinking, building resilient business models, and inclusive economic development.
Suresh’s education credentials include: Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking from Stanford University Center for Professional Development; and The Lean Launchpad for Educators Certification from Columbia Business School.
Suresh is an avid writer and a winner of the 2022 National Novel Writing Month challenge (USA). He is currently the President of The Indus Entrepreneur-NJ (TiE-NJ) and is working on two books which are expected to be published in 2024.
Is part of TiE Global, one the World’s Largest Entrepreneurship Development Organizations with 62 Chapters across 14 Countries.
Of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Lean Startup (NJIT, SBDC Rutgers University).
For Startups and SME’s Seeking to Build Greater Resiliency in their Business Models
A Serial Founder of Multiple High-Growth Entrepreneurial Ventures.
On Building Innovation Ecosystems, the Startup Visa, Workforce Development, and Inclusive Economic Development.
Suresh is the author of Girl in Scarlet Hijab, a historical fiction acquired Rupa Publication (2024). He is currently working on multiple books, both fiction and nonfiction.
Deliver talks at a variety of academic and professional conferences on topics such as entrepreneurship, business models, startup ecosystems, and innovation
His op-eds, essays, and guest columns have appeared in India Abroad, News India Times, Indian Express, Start Ledger, India West, and various social media groups.
Dr. Suresh Kumar is a 5x Inc 500 Ranked Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Professor, CXO/Founder Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Non-Profit leader.
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