Meghdut RoyChowdhury

CEO

Kolkata, West Bengal, India14 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Founder of multiple innovative educational and entrepreneurial initiatives.
  • Expert in cultural diplomacy and community building.
  • Strong leadership in educational technology and social impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in educational technology and social entrepreneurship.

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Skills

Core Skills

Educational LeadershipEntrepreneurship EducationEntrepreneurship DevelopmentCultural DiplomacyEntrepreneurshipPodcastingArtificial Intelligence (ai)DiplomacyLeadershipCreative IndustriesMentoring

Other Skills

Open InnovationCollaborative Problem SolvingMass InnovationAdvisory CouncilsChambers of CommerceGovernment LiaisonNew MediaCatalystNew Business DevelopmentEvangelismVideo PodcastsEducational TechnologyIntercultural negotiationsIntercultural CommunicationFundraising

About

Educational Leader. Social change-maker. Community Builder. Life-Long Unlearner. AI Adopter. Serial Entrepreneur. Music Producer. Custodian of Independent Music, Arts and Comedy. Calcutta Lover. Initiatives and ventures that I have founded/manage/am currently involved in: 1. BlooperHouse Studios - a music recording and video production studio that I founded when I was 19. 2. Technopreneurs' Surrogate Ventures - a startup incubator and co-working space in Sector V, Saltlake. 3. Offbeat CCU - an interdisciplinary experiential School of the Future targeting young adults, which I built from scratch after acquiring an old hotel in the heart of Kolkata. 4. Topcat CCU - Kolkata's only homegrown venue that supports live original music, alternative and independent art, and stand-up comedy. 5. Y-East - Sustainability collective focusing on social impact in the East and Northeast of India that I co-founded with my partner Pauline Laravoire. 6. MiM Mentor - A consulting company I created with colleagues from HEC Paris and ESSEC B School in France, which helps incumbent students get into the top business schools in Europe. 7. Ecole Intuit Lab, Kolkata - Premier arts and design school offering UG and PG programs in Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Game Art Design and Advertising Design. 8. Techno India Group - One of the largest knowledge management groups in Asia spread across 100+ campuses, 70,000 students, 5000 faculty and staff. As Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer, I head innovation, global operations and international alliances while prepping it for the next generation. I love talking to college students and entrepreneurs taking the big leap from getting a job to giving jobs! Have lived/worked in India, Brazil, USA, Germany, France and Israel. Hit me up for connections over coffee. If you have an interesting story, I am always available for a chat.

Experience

14 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
14 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Phd chamber of commerce and industry

Co-Chair

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Techno billion ai

Founder

May 2024Present · 2 yrs

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Educational Technology

International delphic council

2 roles

Director - Delphic For Youth

Nov 2023Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • In this role, Meghdut will oversee global youth networks, alliances and initiatives, across profiles and domains, that will help power the Delphic Movement's Youth initiatives. He will be a member of the International Management Team.

State President

Apr 2022Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Youngest President of the 2600 year old International Delphic Council aimed at achieving World Peace through cultural diplomacy across nations. Representing the State of West Bengal at the Indian Delphic Council.
Intercultural negotiationsCultural DiplomacyIntercultural CommunicationDiplomacyFundraising

Bengal national chamber of commerce & industry

Chairperson of the Entrepreneurship Standing Committee

Oct 2023Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Make calcutta relevant again

2 roles

Podcast Host

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

PodcastingVideo Podcasts

Founder

May 2021Present · 5 yrs

New MediaCultural DiplomacyCreative IndustriesCatalystEntrepreneurshipMass Innovation+2

Bengal business council - বঙ্গীয় বাণিজ্য পরিষদ

2 roles

Co-Founder and Vice Chairman

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Educational LeadershipAdvisory CouncilsChambers of CommerceGovernment LiaisonEntrepreneurship Development

Co-Founder and Special Secretary

Oct 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

  • The Voice of Bengali Businesses Worldwide

Techno india group

2 roles

Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer

Promoted

Jul 2021Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Heading all strategic initiatives and innovation across various verticals - from education to healthcare and spearheading global expansion to fortify the legacy of Techno India Group.
Educational LeadershipOpen InnovationCollaborative Problem SolvingMass InnovationEntrepreneurship Education

Director of Global Operations

Jun 2017Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Driving innovation and experiential learning through the use of emerging technologies at one of the largest educational conglomerates in the country.

The bengal chamber of commerce and industry

2 roles

Chairperson - The Entrepreneurs' Committee

Nov 2020Oct 2021 · 11 mos

  • Leading the oldest Chamber of Commerce in the country towards a more innovative future and helping the Government of West Bengal with policy decisions on entrepreneurship.

Vice Chairperson - Entrepreneurship Committee and Skill Development Initiatives

Oct 2019Nov 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Helping the oldest chamber of commerce in the country position itself at the forefront of entrepreneurial activities in the state of West Bengal.

Quantar

Chief Strategy Officer

Jan 2020Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Quantar.io is bridging data-scientists and small/medium enterprises allowing for affordable data-driven solutions. I will be helping the young and energetic team based out of London and the Bay Area, to help scale their operations globally and build a community, with a special focus on Asia.
MentoringYouth EntrepreneurshipLobbyingEntrepreneurship DevelopmentEntrepreneurship Education

Y-east

Chief Evangelist

Nov 2018Feb 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Kolkata Area, India

Creative Industries

Offbeat ccu

Founder and Curator-in-chief

Oct 2018Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

  • What began as a debate on the future of education, became a driving force for Offbeat CCU, our newest offering to the City of Joy.
  • 7 storeys of experiences revolving around hospitality, entertainment, gaming, music, dance, wellness and tech-enabled education are what awaits anybody who dares to challenge themselves in this ever-changing world.
  • Let’s evolve, together.
LeadershipCultural AwarenessBusiness StrategyCultural DiplomacyFundraising

Mim mentor

Co-Founder

Jun 2018Jun 2022 · 4 yrs

  • With a couple of friends, we started MiM-Mentor in 2018 with the vision to help students get into some of the top European Business Schools. A dedicated team of mentors (who have all passed out from schools like HEC Paris, ESSEC or LBS) works closely with interested applicants to help them reach their goals from a single platform www.mim-mentor.com

Technopreneurs'​ surrogate ventures

Founder

Oct 2016Present · 9 yrs 7 mos · Kolkata Area, India

  • An initiative taken by leading representatives of India's startup fraternity to promote the sprit of entrepreneurship amongst university students. Also, provider of Eastern India's biggest co-working hub.
Creative IndustriesEntrepreneurship Education

Leaders league

International Market Analyst

Jan 2016Jul 2016 · 6 mos · Paris Area, France

  • Currently working on editing a guide to International Arbitration and Litigation as well as a guide for Business and Innovation. Also helping develop new tools to rate educational companies, law firms, and their leaders in various countries all over the world.

Closing circle

Managing Editor

Jan 2016Jul 2016 · 6 mos · Paris Area, France

  • Currently managing the Closing Circle Website, and helping with the publication of the weekly newsletter.

Aps gmbh-european center for mechatronics

Business Development Manager

Oct 2015Dec 2015 · 2 mos · Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

  • As a Business Development Manager in charge of new acquisitions, I was responsible for setting up collaborations with various companies and educational institutes, particularly in Asia. During my time at APS, I also organised an educational trip in Europe under the banner of Autosol, with 16 university students from a private university in Kolkata, India with intensive training classes in mechatronics and industrial automation.

Colorado heights university

Member of the Board of Trustees

Jul 2015Jan 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos · Denver, Colorado

Stanford university

Apprentice at the Silicon Valley Innovation Academy

Jun 2015Aug 2015 · 2 mos · Palo Alto, California

  • Triggr: Entrepreneurs Assemble

Berlin talent summit

Ambassador

Feb 2015Apr 2015 · 2 mos · Berlin Area, Germany

  • On campus communication at HEC Paris and follow up at the Summit.

Hec international society

International Vice President

Nov 2014Jul 2015 · 8 mos

  • : Responsible for creating a bridge between the International and French Students at HEC
  • : In charge of 55 staff members (#1 student club in size)
  • : Organize over 50 events/year for over 1500 students

Hec paris

Content Editorialist

Oct 2014Jun 2015 · 8 mos · France

Craftveda

Social Media Marketing Associate

May 2014Jun 2014 · 1 mo · Kolkata Area, India

Lok theater

Actor

Jan 2014Jan 2015 · 1 yr · Kolkata Area, India

  • Acted in the critically-acclaimed play The Stone Age, as one of the principal protagonists.

Blooperhouse studios

Founder

Aug 2011Present · 14 yrs 9 mos · Kolkata Area, India

  • We provide complete professional audio, video and photography solutions for both consumer and corporate requirements.

Education

HEC Paris

Master's degree

Jan 2014Jan 2017

Stanford University

Stanford Summer International Honors Program — Business/Corporate Communications

Jan 2015Jan 2015

Tel Aviv University

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Jan 2015Jan 2016

Techno India, Saltlake

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Computer Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2014

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