Suraj Kumar

About Suraj Kumar

New-Age Agri-Tech Leader & IIM-Ahmedabad Alum dedicated to transforming the global agricultural landscape. I bridge the critical gap between deep agricultural science and cutting-edge technology, crafting business strategies that drive exponential growth and build market leadership.My career is built on a unique foundation: a background in agricultural science supercharged by business acumen from India\'s premier business school, IIM-Ahmedabad clubbed with 10+ years of Agri-Tech Experience. This fusion of knowledge allows me to see and build the future of agriculture.This was most evident during my tenure as the Head of Strategy at IoTechWorld, India\'s leading drone manufacturer. I led a exponential growth by defining new product roadmaps, conducting rigorous market analysis, and sharpening our competitive positioning. The result? We achieved a landmark 8X revenue growth in just two years, solidifying our place as a market leader.My experience extends across the Agri-Tech spectrum. I have managed strategy, product management, and marketing for iconic brands like \'SONALIKA TRACTORS\',\'SOLIS TRACTORS\' and \'MASSEY FERGUSON\' in domestic and diverse international markets across Asia, Africa, and Oceania. This has given me a ground-level understanding of global farming ecosystems, from traditional machinery applications at TAFE and Sonalika to deploying futuristic drone technology.I am currently on a mission to transform Agriculture through cutting edge technology and focused on leading and scaling new-age technology projects that solve the most pressing challenges in the food and agriculture sector.I\'m always keen to connect with fellow innovators, industry leaders, and organizations passionate about the future of new age Agri-Tech. Let\'s explore how we can collaborate.

Experience

1. Founder and CEO

   Aviyat

   Oct 2024 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Technology has the power to solve problems in agriculture, but it fails without an environment where it can thrive. A drone is a flawless machine inside the manufacturer\'s factory, but the moment it hits the ground, it encounters the harsh reality of the field.This insight has led me to start this \"Aviyat\", where we bridge the gap between the assembly line and the front line. We take the technology from the factory to the ground and solve the operational hurdles our service providers face every day.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Agricultural Business and Management

  2014 — 2016

• Army Public School

  Intermediate

  2004 — 2009

• Govind Ballabh Pant Krishi Evam Praudyogik Vishwavidyalaya

  Bachelor’s Degree, Agriculture

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Agronomy
• Business Analysis
• Market Research
• Management
• Team Management
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Research
• Agribusiness
• Agriculture
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Data Analysis