Manoj Kumar
Product Leader | Indian Air Force | AI/ML & Deep Tech | PhD | PMP® | Defense Tech & SaaS/Fintech | Veteran
- Role
- Startup Mentor at Indian Air Force
- Location
- New Delhi, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Manoj Kumar
TL;DR: I help product builders, drone tech innovators, and deep tech founders turn bold ideas into scalable, real-world impact—through strategy, project execution, and product leadership. The Longer Version: With 15+ years of experience in product and project leadership across defence, supply chain, and deep tech domains, I specialize in turning vision into action. I’ve led multi-crore programs, executed large-scale defence procurement, and driven AI-enabled product development for autonomous systems. I head the Swarm Drone Program Mehar Baba Competition-II, an Indian Air Force initiative accelerating 120+ drone startups. I manage ₹4,600+ crores in public funds, guiding innovation from idea to deployment across the armed forces and beyond. My edge lies at the intersection of → Strategic product development & roadmap execution → Program & project management for high-stakes, high-impact tech → AI/ML & autonomous systems for defence and dual-use tech → Operations, ERP, and logistics transformation Whether it’s deploying Apache helicopters, designing C-17 fueling systems, or mentoring drone startups, I bring operational clarity, agile execution, and scalable innovation to every mission. I’m also an Ironman triathlete and a continuous learner—diving deeper into Product Management and Generative AI. Let’s connect if you’re building in deep tech, defence, drones, or product—or want to scale moonshot ideas with project precision. More at: https://drmanojkumarwingcommader.tiiny.site/
Experience
Startup Mentor
Jul 2025 — Present · Noida, IN
Proudly serving as a Mentor at Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH, dedicating my expertise to nurturing the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. In this role, I guide early-stage startups on critical aspects such as product-market fit, strategic growth, and fundraising, helping them translate audacious ideas into viable businesses.My contributions align with the national vision championed by Startup India, NITI Aayog, and various prominent incubators at IITs and IIMs. It\'s an honor to contribute to India\'s thriving startup ecosystem and leverage insights from global innovation leaders.
Education
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2016 — 2018
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Certification
2017 — 2017
GLA University
BTech - Bachelor of Technology
2006 — 2010
Jamia Millia Islamia
Master's degree
2018 — 2020
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
2017 — 2019
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2019 — 2024
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