Vikram Naresh
Author · Researcher · Educator · Founder
Digital Transformation Strategist · Framework Designer
Bridging technology, business and education to turn knowledge into practical systems for long-term growth.
Think deeply.
Build practically.
01 / ABOUT
Making complex ideas
useful in the real world.
Vikram Naresh is the Co-Founder of 1990minds, an entrepreneur, author, researcher, educator, and digital transformation strategist. His work spans technology, branding, product development, artificial intelligence, and business strategy.
He simplifies complex business challenges into practical frameworks, helping founders, organisations and institutions make better strategic decisions.
Years of multidisciplinary
experience
Students & young professionals
trained and mentored
02 / EXPERIENCE
A multidisciplinary view of the work, from technology to transformation.
A foundation in software engineering, connecting technical understanding with real business challenges.
Explore each discipline. This is a map of experience, rather than a dated career timeline.
03 / EXPERTISE
Strategic Framework Design
Business Strategy
Product Strategy & Innovation
Entrepreneurship & Startup Advisory
Founder Branding & Executive Positioning
Brand Positioning
Customer Experience & UX
Digital Marketing
Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence Adoption
Curriculum Design & Industry-Oriented Education
04 / FRAMEWORKS
A practical operating system for founders and leadership teams. Bringing strategy, branding, operations and decision-making into one unified framework.
FRAMEWORK AREAS IN DEVELOPMENT
05 / RESEARCH & PAPERS
Research across digital transformation, artificial intelligence, founder branding, strategic management, education and innovation ecosystems.
06 / BOOKS
How enduring businesses are built through clarity, consistency, patience and strategic thinking. A perspective on sustainable growth through systems, reputation and long-term value.
Why People Trust Founders Before They Trust Companies
A structured exploration of founder-led authority in the digital age, and how personal reputation can strengthen an organisation.
Work in progress. Publication details to follow.
07 / PODCAST
Book → Podcast → Ideas
HOSTED & CREATED BY VIKRAM NARESH
A podcast about building brands that last.
Practical conversations on brand clarity, positioning, trust and founder thinking. Vikram explores the strategic work behind building a lasting brand, beyond short-term attention, shortcuts and hacks.
SELECTED EPISODES / SEASON 1
Ideas to begin withWhy lasting brands begin with the foundation before the surface.
Listen →What a strong brand foundation requires, and why clarity matters.
Listen →Understanding the time and patience that compounding brand trust requires.
Listen →08 / GALLERY
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09 / SPEAKING & TEACHING
Learning by building.
Vikram has designed and delivered industry-oriented training in digital marketing, software development, UI/UX, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies.
His teaching encourages students to solve real business problems, build professional portfolios and develop industry-ready thinking.
SUBJECT AREAS
INVITATION FORMATS
SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Surana College
BengaluruSukrupa Institute
BengaluruWelingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
BengaluruSSMRV College
BengaluruRV PU College
Bengaluru10 / INVITE VIKRAM
Vikram is available for guest lectures, workshops, masterclasses, academic sessions, industry discussions, mentoring and strategic conversations.
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