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|approx. | |₹1,500 crore (approx.) | ||
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|'''Investment''' | |'''Investment''' | ||
| | |170+ startups across various sectors | ||
|}'''Amit Kumar''' is an | '''Founder and CEO at Dropty,''' | ||
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'''Amit Kumar''' is an Indian entrepreneur, technologist, and angel investor. He is the Founder and CEO of Sutram AI Lab, Uredx, and Dropty, ventures focused on artificial intelligence, product innovation, and digital solutions. Kumar has held senior leadership roles in global technology companies, including Vice President of Product Development at Meta and Product Director at Microsoft, with prior experience at Google, Adobe, IBM, and Intel. | |||
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc Bangalore), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Stanford University, he brings over 14 years of experience in product management, software services, and business development. Kumar is recognized for his contributions to innovation in emerging technologies such as AR/VR, AI, and spatial computing, and for his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and development in his home state of Bihar, India. | |||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Kumar's professional journey spans over a decade, marked by pivotal roles at leading tech giants such as IBM, Intel, Google, Adobe, Microsoft, and Meta. His tenure included groundbreaking contributions to product development and strategic innovation. Notably, Kumar served as Vice President of Products at Meta, where he significantly influenced the company's product portfolio and future trajectory. Prior to this, he held influential positions at Microsoft, Adobe, and Google, where he showcased exceptional leadership and technical prowess. | Kumar's professional journey spans over a decade, marked by pivotal roles at leading tech giants such as IBM, Intel, Google, Adobe, Microsoft, and Meta. His tenure included groundbreaking contributions to product development and strategic innovation. Notably, Kumar served as Vice President of Products at Meta, where he significantly influenced the company's product portfolio and future trajectory. Prior to this, he held influential positions at Microsoft, Adobe, and Google, where he showcased exceptional leadership and technical prowess. | ||
=== Uredx (Founder & CEO) === | |||
In August 2023, Kumar launched '''Uredx''', a data-driven edtech company recognized under the Amazon EdStart Innovator Program. Under his leadership: | |||
* The platform achieved 28,000+ app installs. | |||
* Proprietary IT and analytics tools were developed. | |||
* Strategic collaborations across product, marketing, and alliances were fostered. | |||
Uredx focused on analytics, AI, and scalable technology for learning and operational optimization. | |||
=== Angel Investment Network === | |||
From 2012 to 2025, Kumar served as an angel investor through the '''Angel Investment Network'''. He invested in early to growth-stage startups across sectors such as: | |||
* Technology | |||
* Education | |||
* Healthcare | |||
* Retail | |||
* Agriculture | |||
He mentored founders across North America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, offering strategic guidance and global expansion insights. | |||
== Dropty (Founder and CEO) == | |||
Since January 2025, Kumar has been a Founder and CEO at Dropty, a smart home luggage check-in startup based in California. The company aligns with India's smart aviation goals and aims to revolutionize baggage handling and airport operations. | |||
=== QSS Global LLP (Strategic Advisor) === | |||
At '''QSS Global LLP''', he supports product strategy, investment decisions, and operational scaling. The firm, founded in 2008, has served over 500 global clients and specializes in HR and business advisory services. | |||
=== DataAlchemy.ai (Strategic Advisor) === | |||
Since April 2025, Kumar has also served as a strategic advisor at '''DataAlchemy.ai''', contributing to AI-based innovations and global product strategy. | |||
=== Bihar Startup (Strategic Advisor) === | |||
Kumar works closely with '''Bihar Startup''' to nurture regional entrepreneurship and tech enablement, supporting the state's vision for digital innovation. | |||
== Languages == | |||
Amit Kumar actively collaborates with multicultural teams and is fluent in: | |||
* English | |||
* Hindi | |||
* Cantonese | |||
* French | |||
* German | |||
* Italian | |||
* Japanese | |||
* Mandarin | |||
* Portuguese | |||
* Russian | |||
* Spanish | |||
== Recognition and Media == | |||
* Former Meta VP Amit Kumar Launches Uredx to Ignite Innovation and Learning in India* | |||
* Bihar's Star in Silicon Valley: Amit Kumar's Road to Innovation* | |||
== Philanthropy == | == Philanthropy == | ||
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== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Amit Kumar's legacy transcends his lifetime, inspiring countless aspiring entrepreneurs and investors to pursue their dreams with resilience and compassion. His enduring contributions to technology, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy continue to shape and influence the global landscape. | Amit Kumar's legacy transcends his lifetime, inspiring countless aspiring entrepreneurs and investors to pursue their dreams with resilience and compassion. His enduring contributions to technology, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy continue to shape and influence the global landscape. | ||
== Honors & awards == | |||
* Crunchbase Startup Awards | |||
* Forbes 30 Under 30 | |||
* Startup Grind Global Conference Awards | |||
* The Economic Times Startup Awards | |||
* World Tech Leader Award |
Latest revision as of 18:57, 21 May 2025
Amit Kumar is an Indian entrepreneur, technologist, and angel investor. He is the Founder and CEO of Sutram AI Lab, Uredx, and Dropty, ventures focused on artificial intelligence, product innovation, and digital solutions. Kumar has held senior leadership roles in global technology companies, including Vice President of Product Development at Meta and Product Director at Microsoft, with prior experience at Google, Adobe, IBM, and Intel.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc Bangalore), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Stanford University, he brings over 14 years of experience in product management, software services, and business development. Kumar is recognized for his contributions to innovation in emerging technologies such as AR/VR, AI, and spatial computing, and for his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and development in his home state of Bihar, India.
Early Life and Education
Born in Darbhanga, Bihar, India, Kumar exhibited a keen interest in technology from an early age. He pursued his academic ambitions at esteemed institutions, earning a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD). Subsequently, he obtained a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree from the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc). Continuing his quest for knowledge, Kumar completed an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi (FMS Delhi), and an executive MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management in the USA.
Career
Kumar's professional journey spans over a decade, marked by pivotal roles at leading tech giants such as IBM, Intel, Google, Adobe, Microsoft, and Meta. His tenure included groundbreaking contributions to product development and strategic innovation. Notably, Kumar served as Vice President of Products at Meta, where he significantly influenced the company's product portfolio and future trajectory. Prior to this, he held influential positions at Microsoft, Adobe, and Google, where he showcased exceptional leadership and technical prowess.
Uredx (Founder & CEO)
In August 2023, Kumar launched Uredx, a data-driven edtech company recognized under the Amazon EdStart Innovator Program. Under his leadership:
- The platform achieved 28,000+ app installs.
- Proprietary IT and analytics tools were developed.
- Strategic collaborations across product, marketing, and alliances were fostered.
Uredx focused on analytics, AI, and scalable technology for learning and operational optimization.
Angel Investment Network
From 2012 to 2025, Kumar served as an angel investor through the Angel Investment Network. He invested in early to growth-stage startups across sectors such as:
- Technology
- Education
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Agriculture
He mentored founders across North America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, offering strategic guidance and global expansion insights.
Dropty (Founder and CEO)
Since January 2025, Kumar has been a Founder and CEO at Dropty, a smart home luggage check-in startup based in California. The company aligns with India's smart aviation goals and aims to revolutionize baggage handling and airport operations.
QSS Global LLP (Strategic Advisor)
At QSS Global LLP, he supports product strategy, investment decisions, and operational scaling. The firm, founded in 2008, has served over 500 global clients and specializes in HR and business advisory services.
DataAlchemy.ai (Strategic Advisor)
Since April 2025, Kumar has also served as a strategic advisor at DataAlchemy.ai, contributing to AI-based innovations and global product strategy.
Bihar Startup (Strategic Advisor)
Kumar works closely with Bihar Startup to nurture regional entrepreneurship and tech enablement, supporting the state's vision for digital innovation.
Languages
Amit Kumar actively collaborates with multicultural teams and is fluent in:
- English
- Hindi
- Cantonese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Mandarin
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Recognition and Media
- Former Meta VP Amit Kumar Launches Uredx to Ignite Innovation and Learning in India*
- Bihar's Star in Silicon Valley: Amit Kumar's Road to Innovation*
Philanthropy
Beyond his corporate achievements, Kumar has been deeply committed to philanthropic causes. He has utilized his success to champion initiatives promoting education, healthcare, and sustainable development, thereby making a profound impact on underprivileged communities.
Legacy
Amit Kumar's legacy transcends his lifetime, inspiring countless aspiring entrepreneurs and investors to pursue their dreams with resilience and compassion. His enduring contributions to technology, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy continue to shape and influence the global landscape.
Honors & awards
- Crunchbase Startup Awards
- Forbes 30 Under 30
- Startup Grind Global Conference Awards
- The Economic Times Startup Awards
- World Tech Leader Award