Suresh Bhagavatula

Suresh Bhagavatula is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where his research intersects entrepreneurship and social networks, focusing on both low and high-technology firms in India. His academic journey includes a Bachelor's in Engineering from Shivaji University, a Master's from the University of Flensburg, Germany, and a PhD from Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. His early career included roles as a Process Engineer at TRDDC (Tata Research Design and Development Centre) and as a Microenterprise Coordinator at KVK Visakhapatnam. His research has been published in prestigious journals including the Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. His significant work includes studies on how social and human capital influence opportunity recognition, entrepreneurial network dynamics, and accelerator expertise in ecosystem development. As the founder of Headstart Network Foundation, he has actively promoted positive ecosystems for start-ups. His passion for entrepreneurship was sparked during his master's program while helping women entrepreneurs establish micro-ventures in Kenya. Beyond his academic pursuits, he enjoys traveling, exploring traditional arts and crafts, and cycling around the IIM Bangalore campus.