Manish Kumar

Co-Founder at mavQ

Insights & ideas

Manish Kumar draws directly on his experience as an Air Force helicopter pilot to argue that mindset determines outcomes more than circumstance, saying that with a negative mindset work gets spoiled before it is even attempted, while a positive mindset can carry a task through even when it is not yet complete [1]. He frames resilience as something proven under real danger, recounting a mid-air emergency in which a broken engine coupling forced a controlled crash from 50 meters, and using the episode to illustrate the discipline behind command authority, since once a pilot says he has the controls there is no further debate [1]. He also speaks about surviving depression after facing death, describing it as a period he had to consciously work through, and this personal low point underlies his broader message as a motivational speaker that courage, not just physical capability, is what allows people to fly through adversity [1].

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   ReveriextOct 2025 to Present
2. 
   Co-Founder

   mavQMar 2021 to Present
3. 
   Chief Technology Officer

   mavQMar 2021 to Aug 2025
4. Chief Innovation Officer

   MTX GroupMay 2020 to Apr 2023
5. Managing Director

   MTX GroupApr 2018 to Apr 2023
6. Chief Growth Officer

   MTX GroupDec 2018 to May 2020
7. Senior Technical Architect

   LiquidHubJul 2017 to Mar 2018
8. Salesforce Consultant & Techincal Lead

   LiquidHubJul 2016 to Jul 2017

Education

• Amity University · Master's Degree, Biotechnology2006 - 2011
• Indian School of Business · Leadership Skills for Top Management, Organizational Leadership2019 - 2019

Media & appearances

• Indian Air Force Podcast on Survivor, Cockpit, Black Box ...Jun 2, 2026

  Manish Kumar is a former Indian Air Force helicopter pilot who served as a Squadron Leader. He discusses a near-fatal incident during his service where a coupling in his helicopter's engine broke at 50 meters altitude, forcing an emergency landing on soft ground. He also talks about his work as a motivational speaker and bestselling author, emphasizing the importance of mindset and resilience in overcoming challenges.

• Manish Kumar | Podcast on Spotify
• Manish Kumar | Podcast on Spotify

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