Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep is presently the Chief Executive Officer of L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd. A seasoned technology executive with over 35 years of experience, he comes with a proven track record in building and scaling technology businesses globally. 

As a pioneer in the Indian semiconductor industry, he has co-founded multiple technology ventures and holds leadership positions in several high-growth companies. His expertise spans technology development, finance, M&A, and global partnerships. 

Currently, Kumar also serves as the Chief Mentor for the Indian government's AI CoE, Neuron. He also chairs the boards of Qritrim (enterprise AI), Bhartel (communications, networking, and energy systems), and Mekumi (EdTech). He is also a Partner at Kizki Japan Fund, TMP Japan, and Global Ascent Partners. 

An active investor and advisor, Kumar is involved with numerous startups, MSMEs, and MNCs worldwide as a board member. His deep industry knowledge and extensive network make him a sought-after leader in the technology ecosystem. His global reach extends to the US, India, Japan, China, Taiwan, Chile, Mexico, Israel, and Russia. 

Prior to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Kumar held key positions at established corporations. He was a Managing Partner at TechRanch incubator and held leadership roles at Texas Instruments, where he headed the Broadband Business Division and the Global Microcontroller R&D Division. He has also been a Partner at venture capital firms JVP and Crimson.