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Sijo George
Building out Rethink
Sijo Kuruvilla George is a prominent figure in India's startup and technology ecosystem. He is the founder of the Rethink Foundation, a non-profit initiative focused on the intersection of technology, education, and policy.24
Career Highlights
Entrepreneurial Ventures::
- Founder and CEO of Startup Village, India's first Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Technology Business Incubator13
- Co-founder of MobME1
- Founder of the Rethink Foundation14
Professional Experience::
Education and Achievements
Sijo completed his Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) from Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, graduating in 2009.1 His achievements include:
- Recipient of the "Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award"1
- Awardee of the Rajeev Circle fellowship, aimed at building an innovation and entrepreneurship corridor between India and Silicon Valley1
Influence and Recognition
Sijo has established himself as a thought leader in the Indian tech startup ecosystem. He has:
- Been invited as a speaker at Cannes, France1
- Served as a mentor at IBM SmartCamp1
- Received numerous citations in major Indian news media publications1
- Hosted eminent personalities like the US Consul General, Union Minister Sachin Pilot, and Advisor to PM Sam Pitroda at Startup Village1
Current Focus
Currently, Sijo is involved in building out the Rethink Foundation, focusing on the intersection of technology, education, and policy.2 He is also associated with Appmaker, as indicated by his LinkedIn profile.5
Sijo Kuruvilla George's LinkedIn username is indeed sijokuruvilla, as mentioned in the query.5
