TED Speaker and education expert Anindya Kundu empowers organizations to build equitable learning and workforce systems rooted in student agency.
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“Anindya is a charismatic speaker. His passion and empathy make him an especially effective communicator!” – ,
Dr. Angela Duckworth
Psychologist and author of NYT Bestseller, GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Dr. Anindya Kundu, a two-time TED speaker and award-winning author, inspires organizations to close opportunity gaps by translating cutting-edge research on student agency, equity, and leadership into actionable strategies that drive inclusion, innovation, and measurable institutional impact.
Keynote Speaker Anindya Kundu is a nationally recognized sociologist, 2-time TED speaker, and award-winning author whose work focuses on equity, student agency, and human development. With a unique ability to translate research into engaging, real-world insights, Anindya helps organizations understand how people thrive despite systemic barriers and how institutions can support that success.
Anindya is the author of The Power of Student Agency: Looking Beyond Grit to Close the Opportunity Gap and the upcoming The Power of Educational Leadership (Oxford University Press, 2025). His work has been featured on NPR, MSNBC, and TED, where his talks have amassed over 6 million views.
His keynote presentations offer actionable strategies grounded in data, storytelling, and current events. Whether speaking to leaders in education, workforce development, or corporate sectors, he delivers a powerful message on how inclusive leadership, cultural competence, and equity-driven practices lead to stronger, more motivated teams and communities.
Since 2020, Keynote Speaker Anindya Kundu has delivered more than 25 impactful keynotes to audiences ranging from 200 to 600 participants, spanning K-12 education, higher ed, edtech, and professional development sectors. His presentations resonate with executives, educators, and HR leaders looking to create inclusive environments where all individuals can reach their full potential.
Book Anindya Kundu for your event to energize your audience with a keynote that combines cutting-edge research with human-centered solutions that inspire action and lasting change.
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“Anindya is a charismatic speaker. His passion and empathy make him an especially effective communicator!” – ,
Dr. Angela Duckworth Psychologist and author of NYT Bestseller, GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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“Anindya is a dynamic speaker with research-backed insights. His ability to convey complex topics with compelling examples allows him to connect with broad audiences, and stand out in today’s education landscape”.
Dr. Pedro Noguera World renowned scholar of urban education
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“Dr. Kundu ignited our Summit with his discussion on The Power of Student Agency. With the rigor of his research, the humanity of his storytelling and the relaxed, expert delivery, he inspired hundreds of educators in the audience to seize this power as they prepare for the historic 2020-21 school year.”
Emily Bader Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications, LEAP Innovations
Keynote by Anindya Kundu:
What does true inclusion look like when leadership lacks cultural competency?
Many organizations struggle to create environments where every student, staff member, and stakeholder feels seen, valued, and empowered. Without cultural awareness at the leadership level, equity efforts fall flat and buy-in suffers.
Keynote speaker Anindya Kundu offers a transformative approach to this challenge. Drawing from award-winning research and real-world leadership insights, his keynotes provide actionable frameworks for embedding cultural competency into organizational DNA. Dr. Kundu empowers leaders to connect across difference, build trust, and champion inclusive success.
When you book Anindya Kundu for your event, you gain more than a compelling keynote, you ignite lasting change. His talks help organizations align values with practice, foster deep stakeholder engagement, and build equity-driven cultures where everyone thrives.
Keynote by Anindya Kundu:
What if your team measures success only by individual outcomes and misses the bigger picture?
In today’s fast-paced environments, achievement is too often defined by personal wins, neglecting the transformative impact we can have on others.
Keynote speaker Anindya Kundu redefines what it means to succeed. Through powerful storytelling and research-backed insights, his keynote explores how true achievement is rooted in the positive impact we have on those around us. Audiences walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, understanding that personal growth and collective success are deeply intertwined.
When you book Anindya Kundu for your event, you empower your team to think beyond titles and metrics. His keynote inspires individuals to lead with empathy, foster social cohesion, and recognize their everyday power to create change, making your organization stronger from the inside out.
Keynote by Anindya Kundu:
Why do some individuals thrive against the odds while others with potential fall behind?
Many organizations struggle to foster grit and agency, not because people lack drive, but because the environment fails to support it.
In his most requested keynote, Anindya Kundu unpacks the true roots of grit and agency, revealing how these traits are not innate, but built through supportive social, cultural, and organizational contexts. Drawing on powerful stories and compelling research, he shows how underrepresented individuals have developed resilience and how your organization can replicate these success conditions.
Book Anindya Kundu for your event to equip your team with the tools to cultivate a high-agency culture where perseverance, purpose, and inclusion go hand-in-hand. His keynote delivers actionable insights that help leaders build environments where every individual is empowered to thrive, contribute, and push through challenges together.
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How can your organization truly support students and staff from diverse backgrounds, not just include them?
Too often, well-meaning efforts fall short without a deeper understanding of the challenges diverse individuals face and the support systems they need to thrive.
In his powerful keynote, Anindya Kundu addresses this gap head-on. Backed by rich qualitative research and real-life stories, he illustrates how individuals overcome systemic barriers through community support and cultural strength. His message is clear: uplifting those who need it most doesn’t just help individuals, it strengthens the entire system.
Book Anindya Kundu for your event to inspire your team with a human-centered approach to equity and inclusion. His keynote offers practical insights that build empathy, drive collective responsibility, and foster a culture where diversity is not only respected, but actively empowered to succeed.
Watch Anindya Kundu in action!
Watch Anindya Kundu in action!
