Tejus Kothari

Managing Director and Partner at BCG

Tejus Kothari is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Public Sector and Social Impact practices, and an expert in education, employment, and welfare. He has extensive experience supporting higher education institutions, state and local governments, large employers, investors, and foundations as they drive impact in the rapidly changing education and “future of work” landscape. He has recently been concentrating on transformative programs in workforce development, innovation and economic competitiveness, broadband, and cybersecurity.

Tejus has spent time working in BCG’s Southeast Asia system, was part of the founding team of a successful digital education startup, and currently serves on the board of BCG’s Center for Illinois’ Future.

2024 San Juan Speaker
2025 Back to School

Tejus Kothari

Managing Director and Partner at BCG

Tejus Kothari is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Public Sector and Social Impact practices, and an expert in education, employment, and welfare. He has extensive experience supporting higher education institutions, state and local governments, large employers, investors, and foundations as they drive impact in the rapidly changing education and “future of work” landscape. He has recently been concentrating on transformative programs in workforce development, innovation and economic competitiveness, broadband, and cybersecurity.

Tejus has spent time working in BCG’s Southeast Asia system, was part of the founding team of a successful digital education startup, and currently serves on the board of BCG’s Center for Illinois’ Future.

2024 San Juan Speaker
2025 Back to School
2025 Back to School Summit
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
3:30 pm

Mend the Gap: Better Aligning Economic Development and Higher Ed

Economic development agencies are on the front lines of driving regional growth, yet the persistent gap between the skills employers need and the training students receive remains a critical challenge. In this discussion, leaders from U.S. state economic development agencies, joined by a university partner, will explore how agencies are tackling the jobs–skills disconnect, fostering collaboration with universities, and creating agile strategies that respond to evolving industry demands. Participants will leave with practical insights into building stronger partnerships that benefit communities, employers, and learners alike.
2024 New York, 'Back to School' Summit Day 2
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
10:00 am

Talent as a Driver of Economic Development

Hear from State Economic Development leaders about how economic development is changing, the critical role of talent as a business attraction asset, and how states are investing in the next generation of workers as a pathway to individual and collective economic mobility.
2024 San Juan, Global Leadership Summit
Friday, May 17, 2024
12:00 pm

Building Innovation Ecosystems

Innovation ecosystems are the buzz of the Biden administration – but what do these look like and how do you build one? Hear from leaders in innovation and economic development about how they define innovation, how they think about the pre-conditions for innovation ecosystem success, and what public and private partners can do to foster innovation at the local level