Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar is the founder and CEO of Kerika, a software company that specializes in task management and team collaboration, particularly for distributed teams. Under his leadership, Kerika has developed a unique app designed to enhance productivity and coordination among users across various sectors, including education, government, and manufacturing. The app is particularly noted for its use of Kanban boards, which help users manage tasks visually and effectively.12

Kumar has an extensive background in the software and financial services industries. Before founding Kerika in 2002, he held significant roles at Morgan Stanley, where he was instrumental in creating Jiway, Europe's first cross-border electronic stock exchange. His career began as a user interface developer at Bell Labs, and he has since worked in various international cities, including New York, London, and Tokyo.13

He holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and Washington State University, and has been recognized for his contributions to technology, including being awarded two US patents related to collaboration spaces.12 Kumar's vision for Kerika emphasizes the importance of adapting modern methodologies to the needs of knowledge workers in a globalized work environment.1