Speaking and Training, Arun Kumar

Keynote topics

AI leadership, without the buzzwords

What actually changes for leaders and teams when AI moves from a slide to how the organisation runs.

Staying relevant when machines do more of the work

On automation, the fourth industrial revolution, and what stays human.

Zero to one, for real

Lessons from building a pandemic-era platform and a marketplace that started at his own mother's kitchen table, for anyone leading through disruption.

Training & workshops

Leadership in the age of AI

Not a briefing on the technology. A working session on what your team's role actually becomes now.

Driving AI adoption

Closing the gap between "we bought the tool" and "we changed how we work."

Digital transformation that actually sticks

Built by someone who's shipped the thing, not just presented about it.

Practical problem-solving with AI

Frameworks your team can use Monday morning, not slideware.

Product management for AI-powered products

For teams building AI features, not just talking about building them.

...among other sessions, built around where your team actually is, not a fixed deck.

On stage

Staying Ahead in the Age of Automation

TEDxUCSIIntlSchool, 2018. On the 4th Industrial Revolution and staying relevant as machines take on more of the work.

Zero to One: A Product Management Journey

Coffee with CXO, University of Nottingham Malaysia. The practitioner's path from engineering into product and founding.

What they say

“Arun was one of the trainers for an offsite I attended last year, and the topic was product mindset and problem solving with LLMs. What I really enjoyed about Arun’s approach was he contextualized the topic for the audience, who were primarily ‘non-tech.’ He used storytelling, and it was very practical and engaging. We were able to relate it to our day-to-day work. This helped me understand how important it is to define the problem space before recommending solutions. During the hands-on LLM hackathon session, he also kept us in check whenever we were ‘too enthusiastic’ about solutioning.”
Yannick Noah, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Tech People Partner at Grab

“Arun brought an unparalleled level of energy and realism to the experience of ULDP. His engagement with the ULDP participants was truly memorable. He masterfully stepped into the persona of a strict, demanding, and tough CEO in the Business Operation Simulation. He challenged the participants to think on their feet, manage high-pressure scenarios, and defend their strategic decisions. This immersive approach did not just teach business operations, it forced the participants to experience real-world grit required at executive level. Arun’s dedication to creating a high-impact, experiential learning environment is highly commendable.”
Sharaf Guna, Former Programme Director – Education Pillar, Axiata Foundation

Selected engagements

2026Yayasan PenerajuSpeaker
2025GrabTraining
2025Monash Business SchoolTraining
2024AxiataTraining
2024RHB BankTraining
2023Sime DarbyTraining
2023TNBTraining
2019BFM — Raise Your GameGuest, multiple episodes
2018TEDx UCSISpeaker

A sample from engagements across 2018–2025, including FUSECON, Alliance Bank and the KITA HR Conference.