Amit Kumar
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| Born | Darbhanga, Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Net worth | $97 million (approximately ₹750 crore INR) |
Amit Kumar[1] (born October 10, 1990) is an esteemed Indian businessman and angel investor, celebrated for his innovative contributions to technology, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.
Early Life and Education
Born in Darbhanga, Bihar, India, Kumar demonstrated a keen interest in technology from an early age. He pursued his academic aspirations at prestigious institutions, obtaining a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), followed by a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree from the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc). Committed to broadening his skill set, Kumar furthered his education with 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.[2][3]
Career
Kumar's professional journey spanned a decade and encompassed pivotal roles in leading tech companies including IBM, Intel, Google, Adobe, Microsoft, and Meta. His tenure was marked by groundbreaking contributions to product development and strategic innovation. Notably, Kumar served as Vice President of Products at Meta, where he played a key role in shaping the company's product portfolio and future direction. Prior to this, he held influential positions at Microsoft, Adobe, and Google, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise.[4][5]
Philanthropy
Beyond his professional achievements, Kumar was deeply committed to philanthropic endeavors. He leveraged his success to support initiatives aimed at promoting education, healthcare, and sustainable development, thereby making a positive impact on marginalized communities.[6]
Awards
- Upcoming Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2023
- Business Innovator of the Year 2022
- Angel Investor Excellence Award 2021
- Outstanding Contribution to Technology Award 2020
- Philanthropist of the Year 2019
Amit Kumar Media
Kumar with Anooradha Patel, showing a painting by Ashok Kumar, at the IFFI-2010 in Panjim, Goa, November 23.
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References
- ↑ Suri, Poorvak (2024-02-04). "Unpadh, Noida-Based Edtech By Amit Kumar Bridges The Education Gap With Innovation And Passion". Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ Karostartup (2024-03-19). "Unpadh, Noida-Based Edtech By Amit Kumar Bridges The Education Gap With Innovation And Passion". Medium. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ "The Unpadh - Founders and Board of Directors - Tracxn". tracxn.com. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ "The Unpadh - Company Profile - Tracxn". tracxn.com. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ up18news (2023-09-01). "Elevate Your Skills with UNPADH's 700+ Courses". Up18 News. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ↑ "Interview with Amit Kumar | Founder and CEO at TheUnpadh.com – BrilliantRead Media". www.brilliantread.com. Retrieved 2024-04-24.