The Course is developed and taught by leading faculty from around India and the world, in partnership with NEN, Stanford University and IIM-Bangalore.
Kalyani Gandhi Ex-Chairperson, NS Raghavan Center for Entrepreneurial Learning, IIM Bangalore
Prof. Gandhi was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Oxford Brookes University for her innovative and pioneering work on training and empowering poor women through entrepreneurship. The one month women's management program is today the most popular summer program at IIMB. She was Dean (OD&A) until December 2002. She is a member of the National HRD Network and National Institute of Personnel Management. Prof. Gandhi holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Psychology from Ruparel College, Mumbai and Gujarat University, respectively. She did her M.Ed. in Educational Psychology and Ed.D. in Labour Studies from Rutgers University, USA.
K. Kumar Faculty and Chairperson, NS Raghavan Center for Entrepreneurial Learning, IIM Bangalore
Prof. Kumar has over 18 years of experience as a corporate leader, consultant and entrepreneur. Prior to IIMB, for six years he was the first CEO of Trigent Software. He consulted corporate and family businesses for four years at Tata Consultancy Services. As an entrepreneur, he co-promoted two ventures in the services and consumer products domains. His current research and teaching interests are in the area of entrepreneurship and strategic management of new ventures. Prof. Kumar has a BE degree from Madurai University and a PG Diploma from IIMB.
Murray B. Low, Ph.D Associate Professor & Director, Eugene M. Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, Columbia Business School
As the founder of the Columbia Entrepreneurship Program, Prof. Low has worked to make entrepreneurship a viable career option for MBA graduates. He is an experienced entrepreneur having started business in several industries. His current research examines the dynamics of entrepreneurial careers. Prof. Low consults to both small and large companies, family businesses and not-for-profits. He teaches executive seminars in the areas of entrepreneurship and strategic management and has published widely in academic and practitioner journals. Prof. Low holds a Ph.D from University of Pennsylvania.
James was appointed Chief Executive of SIE in July 2007, having originally joined the organisation in November 2006 as Regional Business Advisor for the Edinburgh region. He has previously held positions at the Imperial College, University of Sussex, University of Westminster and the Policy Studies Institute. He has a PhD from the London School of Economics and a background in geography and economics. James has extensive experience advising government and industry on policy and innovation issues in healthcare, housing and construction. He has a fantastic international reputation for teaching enterprise and business skills, along with significant business and commercial experience from a background in corporate sales, management consultancy and training.
John W. Mullins Associate Professor of Management Practice in Entrepreneurship and Chair, Entrepreneurship Faculty, London Business School
Professor Mullins brings to his teaching and research 20 years of executive experience in high-growth firms. He founded two ventures, one of which he took public. His research has won national and international awards from the Marketing Science Institute, the American Marketing Association, and the Richard D. Irwin Foundation. Professor Mullins earned his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and his PhD in Marketing from the University of Minnesota.
Edward Rubesch Lecturer, Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University, Thailand
Dr. Rubesch’s experience combines a mixture of practical and academic entrepreneurial experience. Dr. Rubesch has founded four companies in Thailand, all of which he still heads as President. In 2002, he started the New Ventures Program at Mahidol University’s College of Management to give business professionals the entrepreneurial skills necessary to start and succeed in new businesses. He received his PhD from Thammasat University.
Tina Seelig Executive Director, Stanford Technology Ventures Program
Dr. Seelig is also Director, Stanford Entrepreneurship Network and the co-Director of the Mayfield Fellows Program. She teaches a course in the Department of Management Science & Engineering on Creativity and Innovation in Organizations. Tina has experience as an entrepreneur, management consultant, author, and scientist. Dr. Seelig’s book, Incredible Edible Science, won many awards, including the International Children’s Choice Award. She received her PhD from Stanford University Medical School in the field of Neuroscience.
