Suresh V Shankar

Suresh V Shankar is a renowned personality in the field of AI and big data, an evangelist, 2nd-time entrepreneur, change-maker, and podcaster. With a rich corporate background spanning 15 years as an intrapreneur, Suresh has been instrumental in pioneering the use of direct marketing in advertising with Citibank and JWT in the 90s. He also played a key role in launching the media buying revolution with Unilever and JWT Fulcrum, which later became Mindshare. Suresh is the founder of RedPill, a startup in Singapore in 2000 that led the Analytics revolution in Asia and the Middle East and was eventually acquired by IBM in 2009. His second venture, Crayon Data, founded in 2013, has been at the forefront of the AI and big data platform revolution with maya.ai. Suresh is also known for hosting the popular podcast 'Slaves to the Algo'. Furthermore, he serves as the President of IIM Alumni Singapore.

Suresh's educational background includes a PGDM (MBA) in Marketing and Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, along with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Loyola College, Chennai, and a Higher Secondary Certificate from Don Bosco Madras. Through his various roles, Suresh has demonstrated a unique blend of analytical prowess and entrepreneurial spirit, excelling in both corporate environments and startup ecosystems. His passion lies in working with sparky individuals, exploring daring ideas, and embarking on purpose-driven journeys, all while emphasizing the importance of ethics and values in his endeavors. Suresh thrives on the blend of data and intuition, leveraging the power of both the left and right brain hemispheres to drive innovation and growth. His approach encompasses a balance of long-term persistence and short-term impatience, a combination that has fueled his success across different ventures.

Suresh is associated with multiple prominent organizations, having held key positions such as President at IIM Alumni SG, Podcast Host at Slaves to the Algo, Founder and CEO at Crayon Data, Member of the Board of Directors at TiE Singapore, Director - Analytics at IBM, Founder and CEO at RedPill Solutions Pte Ltd, VP Marketing at ABN AMRO Bank NV, Regional Account Director at Young & Rubicam, Client Services Director & Associate Vice-President at JWT Fulcrum, and Client Services Director at JWT. His diverse experience and expertise underscore his versatility and deep understanding of the industry, making him a respected figure in the realms of technology, entrepreneurship, and podcasting.