Suresh U. Kumar

Suresh U. Kumar has a diverse range of work experience in various leadership roles related to entrepreneurship, economic development, and innovation. Suresh U. currently serves as the President & Member of the Board of Directors at TiE New Jersey, where they focus on fostering entrepreneurship and creating wealth for both entrepreneurs and local communities. Additionally, they serve as the Vice Chairman of the Monroe Township Economic Development Advisory Board, where they design and implements programs to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in the Township of Monroe, NJ.

In the education sector, Suresh U. Kumar is a Professor of Practice & Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Suresh U. has also been involved in mentorship and coaching roles at Columbia Business School, where they mentored students in entrepreneurship and innovation programs.

Suresh U. Kumar has been involved in political and policy work as well. Suresh U. co-founded and chaired the Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Policy Team at Indian Americans for Biden-Harris, where they focused on promoting small business and entrepreneurship policies. Suresh U. was also a member of the Joe Biden Campaign Economic Policy subcommittee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, contributing to the development of policies for post-Covid-19 economic recovery and inclusive economic growth.

Prior to their current roles, Suresh U. Kumar co-founded and served as the Chairman and CEO of NexAge Technologies USA Inc, an IT services firm specializing in technology and regulatory compliance solutions for the Life Sciences industry. Suresh U. has also served as a Senior Advisor at Healthcare Triangle, Inc., where they focused on strategy, organizational development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Overall, Suresh U. Kumar has a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, economic development, education, and technology, with a focus on fostering innovation and creating inclusive economic ecosystems.

Suresh U. Kumar has a Doctor of Management degree from the School of Advanced Studies, which they obtained from 2005 to 2011. Suresh U. also has an MBA from Cochin University of Science and Technology, completed from 1986 to 1988. In terms of additional certifications, they have a Lean Launch Pad for Educators certification from NCIIA/Columbia Business School/Steve Blank in 2013, as well as an Experiential Classroom certification from the School of Business, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, obtained in 2009. Suresh U. also acquired a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Stanford University, specializing in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from 2015 to 2017.