Shubhra Kathuria — Founder
Over the last two decades, I have helped 100+ Fortune 500 companies, startups, and venture capital firms launch new ventures, scale innovation programs, and prepare for the future of work. Brands I have partnered with include Toyota, JPMorgan Chase, Comcast, Kellogg’s, NBC Universal, and EY. My mission now is to empower youth to not just prepare for the jobs of the future, but to shape them. Through Nova School, I partner with schools and employers to bring real-world projects into the classroom. Students apply the most essential skills for the future - Leadership, Entrepreneurship, AI, and Design thinking (LEAD) - while gaining mentors, industry exposure, and the confidence to lead. My portfolio: → Founder & CEO of Nova School, a pioneering education venture in Southern California with national expansion underway → 20+ years of innovation leadership spanning corporates, startups, and venture ecosystems → Built and scaled EY wavespace Foundry, a business incubator for Fortune 500 clients → Recognized as a Top 50 Thought Leader in AI, Web3, and the Future of Work Results so far: → Successful pilot with forward-thinking districts and employers in Southern California → Signature Nova Summits showcasing student impact to communities and employers → Students gaining industry exposure across tech, healthcare, business, and public service 👉 If you are a district leader, educator, or employer interested in shaping the future of work with us, let’s connect.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience: 20 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Product Strategy
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Corporate Venturing
- Innovation
- Product Innovation
- Business Analysis
Career Highlights
- Founder of Nova School empowering youth innovation.
- 20+ years of experience with Fortune 500 companies.
- Top 50 Thought Leader in AI and Future of Work.
Work Experience
VentureFuel
VP of Innovation, Strategy and Research (1 mo)
Nova School
Founder & CEO (2 yrs 2 mos)
Chief
Member (1 yr 11 mos)
Moneta Ventures
Limited Partner (12 yrs 2 mos)
Ernst & Young
Innovation Leader | EY wavespace | Senior Director (11 yrs 8 mos)
KPIT Cummins
Senior Manager, Digital Strategy (2 yrs)
GEP Worldwide
Consulting Manager, Digital Strategy (2 yrs)
FlexTrade Systems Inc.
Product Manager, Algorithmic Trading (1 yr)
Amazon
Software Engineer (0 mo)
Genband
Software Engineer (2 yrs)
Education
Executive Education at MIT Sloan School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indian School of Business
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology
High School at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya