Sumit Agarwal

About Sumit Agarwal

I\'m not supposed to be alive today. I was born with cerebral palsy, with 70% body restriction. I had to go through 4 surgeries, each one more difficult than the last. As someone who grew up isolated, I fell in love with human beings and what moves us to action. Truth is, on your deathbed, all you’ll remember are the people you’ve touched and helped inspire. This truth drives everything I do today. I have been privileged to forge relationships through my experiences with people from organizations like The United Nations, TiE, and many others. I have shared my journey with publications like Yahoo News, Forbes, News18, Fortune India, Telegraph, Business Standard, and many more with the hope of creating a world where diversity becomes a norm. Here is what I do: As a Diversity and Inclusion Advisor to Fortune 500 Companies, I\'ve delivered insights and strategies and help create Policies for fortune 500 companies and more. I have spoken across prominent platforms such as TEDx, Josh Talks, Reliance, Monster.com, Siemens, IIT KGP, IIM Calcutta, and over 350 other venues. In my capacity as an Associate at Great Place to Work® Institute India (GPTW India), I play a pivotal role in connecting with Fortune 500 companies to recognize and celebrate employers who excel in creating exceptional employee experiences. My credibility is anchored in significant roles and recognitions that underscore my commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: • I champion global goals for diversity as an SDG Ambassador, pushing for broader acceptance in communities and workplaces. • The India Diversity Forum values my input and actions, granting me a lifetime membership for my ongoing contributions. • My commitment is further seen in my lifetime memberships with the National HRD Network and the Indian Society for Training and Development, where I support the development of practices that celebrate diversity. • As the Election Commission SVEEP & PWD Icon, I am tasked with educating on the importance of voter rights and imparting electoral literacy to the youth. • At ICFAI, I am engaged in multiple roles including serving as an Adjunct Trainer, focusing on Alumni Relations, and developing Corporate Relations to provide placement opportunities. Each role enables me to nurture the youth in entrepreneurship and DEI, further contributing to my mission. • At AIF I help to certify companies Life goal: To help 1 million persons with disabilities thrive. And I’m willing to do whatever it takes. Are you interested in a Great Place to Work certification? DM me to schedule a call.

Experience

1. Keynote Speaker

   A-Speakers

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

   A-Speakers is an international speaker’s bureau. They facilitate professional events all over the world by connecting hosts with professional keynote speakers.Their network consists of thousands of professional speakers, who talk about almost any imaginable topic. In collaboration with their speakers, they provide high-class services to their clients. Whether for corporate, university, charity or industry events, A-Speakers assists companies worldwide with successful events. At A-Speakers, you receive a speedy service, genuine advice, and a pleasant experience from start to finish. With offices in New York and Denmark, A-Speakers is the international department of a fast-growing company network in the meeting industry. As an affiliated company of Athenas, the market leader in Scandinavia, A-Speakers strives for the same perfection in service

Education

• Techno Main - Salt Lake

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  2010 — 2013

• St. Francis xaviers

  ISC

  2008 — 2010

• St. Francis xaviers

  ICSE

• IBS Kolkata

  PGPM

  2014 — 2016

• Toastmasters International - Nashville

  Professional Certificate in Public Speaking

  2025 — 2025

• CIPD Qualifications

  Professional Certification in HR, Negotiation, and Inclusive Recruiting

  2025 — 2025

• The ICFAI University, Dehradun

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2014 — 2016

• ITCILO

  Certified in ILO Standards, Industrial Relations, Gender Diversity, and DEI

  2025 — 2025

• Jadavpur University

  Post Graduate Diploma

  2018 — 2019

• United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

  Certified in Gender and Inclusion Framework

  2025 — 2025