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Dr. Vikas is the Founder of Harbinger Group, a global tech company that focuses on changing how people work and learn. Founded in 1990, as the CEO, Joshi has noted his wdual passion for tech innovation and workplace diversity. Joshi speaks at global conferences, hosts online roundtables, and contributes to industry publications on technology and business management. His work on learning technology has lead to transformative changes in education, eLearning, and workforce development. Joshi mentors entrepreneurs and researchers. Joshi enjoys reading, movies, poetry, and music, while dividing his time between the U.S. and India.[1]
Dr. Vikas Joshi | |
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| Born | 1 October 1963 India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Tech Founder - CEO, Business Influencer, Learning Enabler |
Education
editDr. Vikas holds a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School and IIT, Bombay. His doctoral research in entrepreneurship investigates the co-evolution of technology firms and founders. American Educational Research Association has awarded the top spot for this scholarly work on how entrepreneurs learn and develop.
Awards and recognition
edit- 2008: Recognized as e-learning thought leader by TrainingIndustry.com[2] [additional citation(s) needed] [better source needed]
- 2009: Featured in the TV program "Swades" on Zee Business, which features entrepreneurs who returned to India and set up successful enterprises[3][4][5]
- 2012: Conferred with the Distinguished Service Award by IIT Bombay[6]
- 2013: Recognized in top ten World e-learning movers and shakers in 2013[7] [additional citation(s) needed] [better source needed]
- 2017: American Educational Research Association recognized his research [8] in entrepreneurship with 'Dissertation of the Year 2017' award
References
edit- ^ Joshi, Vikas. "Interview with Vikas Joshi – CEO of Harbinger, Pune-based e-learning products company". www.harbingergroup.com. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ^ "Pune techie earns 'Thought Leader' recognition". One India News. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Vikas Joshi's interview on Zee Business - Part 1". ZEE Business. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Vikas Joshi's Interview on Zee Business - Part 2". ZEE Business. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Vikas Joshi's interview on Zee Business - Part 3". ZEE Business. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ "Distinguished Service Awardees". Alumni - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. IIT Bombay.
- ^ "The fourth, annual, top ten e-learning movers and shakers". 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ^ Joshi, Vikas Vasudeo (1 January 2016). The coevolution of technology firms and founders (Thesis). UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.