Hi I am Vijayakumar 👋
KTP Associate | Innovation Professional | Former STEM Entrepreneur
Experienced in partnership development, commercialisation, stakeholder engagement and innovation projects.
Currently based in 📍 the UK
Feel free to write to me at vijaysethumba@gmail.com
Link to our old company: https://newtonbox.online/
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Testimonials
Testimonials from past people I have worked with
An natural entrepreneurial instincts
I had the pleasure of mentoring Vijay during the EnterpriseTECH programme at Cambridge Judge Business School, where he was part of a four-person student team developing a commercialisation strategy for a cutting-edge university innovation. From the start, Vijay stood out as a thoughtful, highly engaged, and truly entrepreneurial team player someone who not only contributed meaningfully based on his previous experience as an entrepreneur but also pushed the team's thinking forward with intelligent, probing questions.
Stephanie Richards
Cross-Border Innovation Ecosystem Strategist
A truly dedicated and focused individual, reliable and able to work independently.
I worked with Vijay on the i-teams project for 2023. Vijay consistently showed up on time, participated actively, and demonstrated dedication and focus. He works well in teams and independently, making him an asset to any organization. I highly recommend Vijay for his next role.
Kayla Conley
Business Mentoring Consultant
A dedicated and vibrant professional
I had the pleasure of first meeting Vijay at Essex Startups. His engagement and enthusiasm were remarkable, showing dedication to his startup ideas and learning. Vijay’s ability to work collaboratively in teams, combined with his leadership and motivation, sets him apart. He is kind, professional, and passionate about his work, making a lasting positive impact on those around him. I look forward to seeing his future successes. Don't be a stranger, Vijay! :)
Magdalena Mahdy, MICB
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at University of Essex,
An invaluable asset to any team, with excellent communication and leadership skills.
It has been a pleasure to witness Vijay's work in the iTeams program. He effectively managed team dynamics, conducted research, and presented evidence with ease. Vijay’s clear and convincing communication makes him a valuable team member. I wholeheartedly recommend Vijay for any project.
James Cracknell MSc SysPrac
Co-founder @The Weave
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About Vijayakumar Sethuraman
I am an innovation professional, former STEM entrepreneur and KTP Associate with experience working across academia, industry and entrepreneurship.
Before moving to the UK to complete an MBA at the University of Essex, I co-founded and scaled Newton Box. This STEM education company delivered learning programmes and technology products across India, Qatar and international markets.
I currently work on an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Aston University and industry, focusing on innovation, operational improvement, stakeholder engagement and business transformation.
My interests include innovation partnerships, knowledge exchange, entrepreneurship, research commercialisation and STEM education.