Dr. Tom M. Joseph is a visionary Edupreneur with over a decade of experience in the education and training industry, both in India and abroad. He serves as the Director of New Initiatives at JAIN University, spearheading its national expansion, online education strategies, and vocational programs. Under his leadership, JAIN University has become one of India’s largest online degree providers, with 40,000+ students from 70+ countries.
As a founding member of ISDC (International Skill Development Corporation), Tom has driven global education and skilling strategies, partnering with leading UK professional bodies and universities. He also co-founded United Skills Development Corporation (USDC), an ed-tech startup facilitating online degrees for 50,000+ students across India.
Dr. Tom actively promotes innovation in design education and serves on several advisory boards, including the Institute of Analytics (IoA) and World Design Council. He is also the Vice President of the UK-based Empowering Lives Foundation, contributing to social impact initiatives.
An angel investor, Tom supports startups across education, technology, and agriculture. He also manages his family’s GI-tagged Vazhakulam Pineapple plantations in Kerala. With a Master’s in International Business and a Doctorate in Education Management, Dr. Tom blends academic excellence with entrepreneurial acumen, making him a thought leader in education innovation.