Chandra Kumar
Entrepreneur, angel investor, and vocational skills advocate
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Koramangala, Bangalore, India
Joined April 2026
Summary
Chandra Kumar is a seasoned IT entrepreneur with over 25 years in the industry, having founded Linc Software in 1988, which grew into a global company with offices in six countries before being acquired by Mindtree in 2005. His experience spans from IT hardware engineering to systems and application software, with a specialization in IBM midrange computers. skillsonics+3
Following his exit from Mindtree, Chandra Kumar transitioned to a focus on vocational skills development and angel investing, founding Nacks Ventures in 2008. He played a pivotal role in bringing the Swiss Vocational Education and Training (VET) model to India through SkillSonics, which he co-founded in 2011, aiming to bridge skill gaps and create a sustainable industry-driven skilling ecosystem. skillsonics+4
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Chandra Kumar is actively involved in social initiatives and community service. He has served as the Hon. Secretary of Koramangala Club and President of the Rotary Club of Koramangala. He also acts as a mentor to young entrepreneurs and is an active member of the Indian Angel Network, co-investing in startups that have the potential to create jobs and business value. nacksventures+2