Shubham Kumar

Shubham Kumar is a professional associated with Hivemind and an MBA candidate at The Wharton School, located in New York, United States. He has a diverse background in gaming and fintech, having previously worked at WinZO Games and Bain & Company.

Professional Experience

• MBA Investment Associate at Wharton Impact Investing Partners (September 2023 - Present)

  • Focuses on impact investment opportunities in the food and nutrition sector.

• Investment Fellow at Kejora Capital (June 2023 - September 2023)

  • Involved in early-stage deal evaluations, particularly in education and fintech sectors.

• Strategy and Product (CEO's Office) at WinZO (January 2021 - June 2023)

  • Contributed to strategic initiatives as part of the early business team.

• Management Consultant at Bain & Company (June 2019 - January 2021)

  • Worked on digital transformation projects within the insurance sector.

• Founder of LeanTrack, a digital product design company (December 2016 - July 2019).

Education

• Currently pursuing an MBA at The Wharton School.
• Holds a degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

Skills and Interests

Shubham Kumar is particularly interested in areas that intersect immersive technology, gaming, and education. He has also been involved in research related to entrepreneurial ecosystems during his time as a visiting researcher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Contact

He is open to connecting with founders building ventures at the intersection of technology and education in Southeast Asia.