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Adept at simultaneously balancing several successful careers in the spheres of sustainable development and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship for over 35 years, John navigates actively as educator, executive coach and entrepreneur and often sits on the board of pre- and post-IPO companies as an independent director in India.
Raised funding, nurtured, and scaled start-up technology ventures in mobile computing, the Internet and digital communications, and Healthcare Technology, over the past two decades. Successfully exited three of his start-ups, which were acquired in high multiple trade sales by strategic investors. Led post-merger integration of acquisitions. Scaled digital communication leader QUALCOMM operations in India.
Collaborated with global visionaries and thought leaders to conceptualize the Sustainable Development Program at the Ford Foundation and the World Bank. Instrumental in nucleating and scaling human-centered design and development of programs involving governments, education and research institutions, non-government organizations, and for-profit companies in South and South-East Asia.
As academician, successfully offered courses on Sustainable Development, Design Thinking & Innovation, Building Innovative and Sustainable Businesses, and Entrepreneurship at leading Business Schools in India.
Nominated to the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporationk as an External Subject Matter Expert in its Investment Committee. Its mandate is to source new proposals, evaluate and recommend new investments in joint ventures and startups and strengthen Tamilnadu as a prime destination in the strategic sectors.
Over the years, John has honed his skills in incubating and scaling innovative ideas into viable business, both for-profit as well as impact sectors, by linking institutions and creating a strong cadre of entrepreneurial leadership.
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