Entrepreneurial Mindset & Innovation Management

Dr. Uday Kumar Gupta is an accomplished academician, researcher, and management professional with over 22 years of diverse experience spanning higher education and the corporate sector. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the School of Management at Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University (SAGE University), Bhopal, where he actively contributes to teaching, research, academic administration, and institutional development. He also serves in multiple leadership roles including Program Coordinator (MBA), ERP Coordinator, and Research & Development Cell Coordinator and SAGE Consultancy Services Coordinator..

Dr. Gupta holds a Ph.D. in Management from Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya University, with research focused on the impact of globalization on higher education in India. He possesses a strong interdisciplinary academic background with qualifications in management, commerce, computer science, and English literature. His teaching and research interests include strategic management, digital transformation, artificial intelligence applications in business, consumer behavior, and higher education systems.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Gupta has published numerous research papers, case studies, and book chapters in reputed journals and edited volumes. He is also an active reviewer for several international journals, contributing to the advancement of scholarly research. His recent work integrates emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, digital education, and Indian knowledge systems.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Gupta brings valuable industry experience from reputed organizations such as HDFC Bank, HDFC Life Insurance, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, where he held managerial and leadership roles. This unique blend of academic and corporate exposure enables him to bridge theory with practical insights in management education.

Dr. Gupta is a certified Brain Science Trainer and has conducted numerous faculty development programs, workshops, and expert sessions on topics including AI tools for research, financial modeling, research methodology, and student well-being. He has been recognized with multiple awards for academic excellence, mentorship, and institutional contributions.

Dr. Akshay Joshi is having around twenty years of experience as Faculty in the areas of Business Strategy, Operations, Supply Chain, Quantitative Techniques, General Management, Marketing Strategy and Capstone Business Simulation. He has been   extensively involved not only in Teaching various core and elective courses in multiple domains but also in Curriculum Development, Academic Administration, Mentoring and Guiding students, Programme Coordination and Conduction, Coordinating Alumni Relations, Mentoring of Clubs and Events in Operations, Strategy & Marketing areas, and handled various responsibilities for Academic administration. 
He holds a Doctorate in Strategy Area with focus of research on Resources Based View, Competitive Advantage and Firm Performance. He holds an MBA with Operations Specialization and Chartered Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is  an IIM Indore Aluminous trained on Management Pedagogy, Case Pedagogy, and Research through their full time Faculty Development Programme. 
Has been  teaching multiple courses in various domains in MBA / PGDM programmes and handled number of responsibilities during his  tenure like Program Chairperson, Area Lead for Strategy and Area Chairperson for Operations domains, and similar other roles. Presently he is working as Associate Professor at School Management, SAGE university Bhopal.

Dr. Priya Khaddar Dubey is a seasoned Professor at the School of Management, SAGE University Bhopal, holding a Ph.D. in Vedic Management (2004), an MBA in HRM, and an M.Com from Barkatullah University. With over 24 years of postgraduate and 23 years of undergraduate teaching experience, she has held significant academic leadership roles including Principal at Vaishnavi Institute of Management and faculty positions at LNCT, AISECT, and Barkatullah University. Her areas of expertise span Human Resource Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Rural Development, underpinned by a rich research portfolio of 10+ international and 13 national publications, 3 authored books, and 2 patents (Indian and German). She has actively participated in and presented at over 30 international and national seminars, conferences, and workshops, and has contributed extensively to academic administration through roles as examination coordinator, paper setter, PhD external examiner, and editorial board member, making her a well-rounded academician with strong research, administrative, and mentoring credentials.

Prashant K. Sharma is a seasoned sales and marketing professional based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with over 22 years of experience in FMCG, beverages, and related industries. He holds an MBA in Marketing from Barkatullah University, an LL.B., and an M.Sc. in Physics Electronics, complemented by additional qualifications in Railway Engineering and computer proficiency. His career spans notable organizations including ITC Ltd. (currently serving as Sales Coach since 2018), Vadilal Enterprises Ltd. (Regional Sales Manager, MP), Uno Foods, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd. (Area Growth Manager, 2006–2013, where he won the Best Performer Award in 2007), Coca-Cola, and Standard Chartered Bank, with core expertise in supply chain management, distributor network development, sales target achievement, team leadership, and strategic planning across Madhya Pradesh and central India. Beyond his corporate career, Prashant is actively engaged in academia and public service — he is a regular resource person at the MP Government's Administrative Academy (Norhhona), a guest speaker at management institutions in Bhopal, a contributor to community education initiatives, and has appeared as a management expert on multiple television channels including DD Madhya Pradesh, discussing topics ranging from startups and career counseling to time management and skill development.