Prof. Udaya Raghunath Birje — Co-Founder
With over 30 years of experience in leading and pursuing innovative and high-growth initiatives in large MNCs and Silicon Valley startups, I am a professor of practice and an advisor. My mission is to leverage my deep technology skills and leadership talent to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth among students, faculty, and industry partners. As a member of the board of studies at the Indian Academy Group of Institutions, I am also involved in the implementation of the National Education Policy, which is critical for transformative changes in education. I aim to create deep synergies and connect with the tech industry, which is a key policy change in the NEP. Additionally, I am building a startup ecosystem for the BMS College of Architecture, as part of the Institutions Innovation Council. I am passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in the digital age.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in technology and education sectors, focusing on innovation and startup ecosystems.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 39 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Strategy
- Non-profit Board Leadership
- Networking
- Leadership
- Go-to-market Strategy
Career Highlights
- Over 30 years of leadership in technology and innovation.
- Expert in fostering startup ecosystems and entrepreneurship.
- Significant contributions to education policy implementation.
Work Experience
Quantum Tiger
Strategic Advisor (3 mos)
BharatWHYTEC
Founding Director (3 mos)
Surana College
Member of Research Advisory Board (1 yr 4 mos)
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore)
Member, Expert Panel, NSRCEL (2 yrs 4 mos)
INDIAN ACADEMY GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
Member, Board of Studies (2 yrs 11 mos)
BMS College of Architecture
Institutions Innovation Council (3 yrs 4 mos)
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
Professor of Practice, Advisor (3 yrs 5 mos)
Stanford Seed
Startup Mentor (4 yrs 10 mos)
The Mysore Lancers Heritage Foundation
President (8 yrs 8 mos)
ThinkStreet Technologies
Co-Founder & Director (12 yrs 3 mos)
Hewlett-Packard
Country Manager, Network Consulting & Support Services (3 yrs 10 mos)
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Director, India & Middle East Region, Enterprise Business Group (2 yrs 8 mos)
NetDevices India Pvt Ltd (acquired by Alcatel-Lucent)
Country Manager & Vice President - India & Asia Pacific Region (4 yrs)
Freelance
Wildlife Photographer (25 yrs 9 mos)
Enterasys Networks (Cabletron Systems)
Managing Director - India & South Asia Region (6 yrs 2 mos)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Country Manager, Networking Products Business, India & South Asia Region (5 yrs)
HCL Infosystems Ltd & HCL Hewlett Packard Ltd
Territory Manager (6 yrs)
Education
Executive Education at Harvard Business School
Electrical Engineering at B. M. S. College of Engineering
CBSE at National Public School
Leadership and Corporate Governance at Harvard Business School Executive Education
