Nageshwar Kumar, a Retail Specialist at the Handmade Store of Anant, has over two years of professional experience across the education, sports, and health and fitness industries.

At Anant, Nageshwar manages the pop-up retail store that showcases products created by students and artisans, seamlessly combining retail operations with the promotion of entrepreneurship and the preservation of Indian craft traditions. His role requires a strong understanding of customer engagement, operational management, and design- and craft-led initiatives.

He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Studies and Research with Entrepreneurial Leadership and Strategy and Environmental Studies from Ashoka University, Haryana. Nageshwar was also part of the RAship programme for two years, run by the Student Life Office at Ashoka University. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant for two semesters with the Environmental Studies department.

He worked as a Procurement Manager at Spectacom Global Pvt Ltd for almost one year and seven months, organising fitness events such as Devils Circuit and The Yoddha Race.

Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, he brings a grounded and enterprising perspective to his work. Beyond his professional commitments, he is an avid sports enthusiast, with interests in football, cricket, and badminton, and enjoys ideating and exploring new business ideas.