Mahesh Kumar

Mahesh Kumar is a versatile professional who excels in combining consulting problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial mindset to create value. Over the last decade, he has contributed to the creation of various successful ventures such as Epicenter, FitnessCollection (later acquired by ClassPass), and has played a key role in scaling companies like Magine TV. He has also made strategic investments in promising startups like Werlabs in the MedTech industry and Deep North specializing in AI for retail. Mahesh Kumar's expertise extends to serving on the innovation and advisory boards of renowned brands like Absolut, Kahlua, Stronghold, and SEB, offering his insights in the spirits, property, and banking sectors. Additionally, he provides valuable guidance to the founders of multiple scale-ups including Infrakit, Puro, and Nordkap.

Mahesh Kumar has a strong educational background with studies in various disciplines. He has pursued High School education in General Sciences with an exceptional achievement of 94% from D.A.V. School in Gopalapuram, Chennai. His academic journey includes studies in Organizational Behavior Studies at Stockholm School of Economics, Bachelors in Management Information Systems from the National University of Singapore, and Information Systems specialization from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Throughout his career, Mahesh Kumar has been associated with reputable organizations in diverse capacities. He has shown his entrepreneurial acumen as a Co-Founder of WomenCycles and as the former Board Member/Co-Founder at Cloud RE Group. His leadership and strategic vision were instrumental during his tenure as the Partner and former CEO at Result, as well as his contributions as a Board Member/Co-Founder at Epicenter Stockholm. Mahesh Kumar has also lent his expertise to companies like Kahlua, Happy Helper, and FitnessCollection AB, which was successfully acquired by ClassPass. His experience in driving growth and internationalization was evident during his roles at Magine and Keynote Media Group. He has also been involved in various capacities at SIME AB, Migoland, Standard Chartered Bank as a Financial Analyst Intern, and tencube where he excelled in Product & Growth responsibilities.

Mahesh Kumar's rich professional background reflects his strategic thinking, innovative approach, and ability to drive businesses towards success through a blend of consulting skills and entrepreneurial flair. His diverse experiences across industries and his active involvement in advising startups and established brands underline his dynamic leadership style and commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the ever-evolving business landscape.