Business: We develop intelligent platforms for modern smart grids.
Education: PhD in electrical and computer engineering, University of Waterloo (2017)
Biggest business achievement: Assisting BluWave-ai in landing $4 million in government grants and private investments so far.
(Sponsored)
From Davos to WGS: The new mindset of global capital, and what it means for Ottawa
Dr. Anirudh “AK” Kumar sits in CarMa’s headquarters at the ByWard Market, still visibly energized despite having landed from Dubai less than 24 hours ago. The founder and CEO of
Iconic spaces, lasting impressions
The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum offer more than beautiful spaces; they provide meaningful settings celebrating heritage, culture and design. An architectural landmark overlooking Parliament Hill
Biggest obstacle overcome: Getting out of my professional, emotional and personal comfort zone multiple times – for example, when I went to Sweden to get my master’s degree, left Sweden to come to Canada for my PhD and later moved to Ottawa to join a startup as the first paid employee.
Biggest influence: It’s hard to choose one person; Nikola Tesla and his passion for universal energy access have been a constant source of inspiration to me.
Most important lesson I’ve learned in business: Know your audience.
First job: Engineer intern.
Advice I’d give the younger me: Think ahead.
Favourite pastime: Reading
I’m currently reading: Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom
Favourite movie: Interstellar
Favourite song: Everybody Knows by Leonard Cohen
