Ash Kumra is an award-winning speaker, event producer, and radio show host, Ash has been honored by the White House with the EMPACT 100 for his contributions to entrepreneurship. His popular LinkedIn Learning course, How to Stand Out with Your Expertise, has helped over 25,000 professionals and leaders.
Currently, he serves as the Head of Events and Community for The AI Collective, the world’s largest AI movement boasting 70,000+ members across 25+ global chapters.
Ash’s expertise has been featured by top-tier outlets such as Sony, Forbes, the Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur magazine. As a highly sought-after speaker, he has captivated audiences worldwide, delivered two TEDx talks, and conducted more than 500 in-depth interviews with prominent figures including Dr. Oz and Fortune 500 executives.
Additionally, he co-created AI for Leaders with MIT Sloan Management—a LinkedIn community connecting over 10,000 executives, academics, and AI enthusiasts to explore the strategic applications of artificial intelligence.
His career is also marked by impactful social initiatives, including producing a social impact series to unite communities affected by the LA Riots and pioneering one of the earliest equity crowdfunding campaigns in partnership with Republic.