Aditya Kumar
About Aditya Kumar
Aditya Kumar is a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he facilitates collaboration between corporations and startups to drive innovation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology and two Master's degrees in Digital Innovation and Technology, Innovation, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge and RWTH Aachen University, respectively.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Aditya Kumar serves as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, a role he has held since 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this position, he facilitates collaboration between blue-chip corporations and global startups, focusing on driving corporate innovation. His responsibilities include supporting corporations throughout their innovation journey, from education to execution, ensuring they remain competitive in their respective industries.
Education and Expertise
Aditya Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Technology, Innovation, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship from RWTH Aachen University, and a Master's of Science in Cambridge Digital Innovation from the University of Cambridge, both completed between 2017 and 2020. His expertise includes managing corporate accelerator platforms and enhancing startup collaboration and open innovation.
Professional Background
Aditya Kumar has a diverse professional background, beginning his career at Larsen & Toubro Limited as a Graduate Intern in the Product and Technology Development Centre in 2009. He then progressed to the role of Assistant Manager at the same company, where he worked for eight years until 2017. Following this, he held positions at Daimler AG as a Corporate Venture Associate, and at TechFounders as a Venture Associate. He also worked as an Innovation Consultant at INNOSPOT and as a Startup Manager at Shell before joining Plug and Play Tech Center.
Achievements in Corporate Innovation
Throughout his career, Aditya Kumar has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate innovation. His work at Plug and Play Tech Center involves driving collaboration between established corporations and startups, which is essential for fostering innovation. His previous roles in corporate venture and innovation consulting have equipped him with the skills necessary to support organizations in navigating their innovation journeys effectively.