Vijaykumar N
👨🏻🎓IIM Ahmedabad 🎓Asst.Prof. Christ University 👨🍳 Founder-Candle Tech Kitchen & Food donor 🌿 Non-Timber Forest Products 🤝Mentor 👨🍳 Chef 🎤 Storyteller ⚡🧠 Stress round Judge ☕🎤 Post-Lunch Speaker
- Role
- Marketing Club Faculty Co-ordinator at Christ University, Bangalore
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vijaykumar N
Entrepreneur | Educator | Mentor | Chef | StorytellerWith a diverse background spanning entrepreneurship, academia, and social impact, I thrive at the intersection of business, innovation, and community development. As the Founder of Candle Tech Kitchen & Vidyarambham, I am passionate about leveraging technology and education to create meaningful change.In my role as an Assistant Professor & Marketing club In-Charge, I mentor and guide aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them transform ideas into impactful ventures. My expertise extends to Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP), Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods, Tribal Development, and Rural Development, where I focus on sustainable business models that empower communities.A firm believer in experiential learning, I have been a stress round expert & post-lunch speaker for top B-school competitions, challenging and inspiring students to think critically under pressure. Additionally, my decade-long experience as a Best Manager event judge has given me deep insights into leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking.Beyond academia, I wear the hat of a chef and storyteller, bringing creativity and cultural narratives to life through food and words. Whether it’s mentoring startups, shaping young minds, or cooking up something innovative, I am always driven by the power of ideas, collaboration, and impact. Areas of Interest: Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Tribal & Rural Development | Non-Timber Forest Products | Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)| Agri-Business | Leadership Development | Experiential Learning
Experience
Marketing Club Faculty Co-ordinator
Dec 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
FDP, Pedagogy and Research
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Management
2013 — 2015
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Rural marketing management
2019
DON BOSCO COLLEGE, MANNUTHY
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing
2010 — 2013
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