Vivek Kumar

Vivek Kumar is an experienced product manager with a strong background in e-learning, banking, and startup ecosystems. Currently serving as a Product Manager at SquareOne App and Emerge, Vivek focuses on facilitating swift business banking processes and scaling a bootstrapped jewellery brand at Four Words. Additionally, Vivek contributes as a Guest Lecturer and Advisor at Tech Futures Lab, where market validation and growth mindset are key lecture topics. Previous roles include Co-Founder of Learning Curve, Product Manager at Kiwibank, and Program Analyst at Return On Science, where Vivek significantly enhanced deal flow strategies and contributed to an active investment committee during challenging times. With a BA/BCOM from The University of Auckland, Vivek's entrepreneurial journey began as the Principal Founder and Director of Illuminar Industries Ltd, which provided unique leadership opportunities to students.