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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.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Masters in City Planning (MCP), Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • BSc, civil engineering, urban studies and planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Publications and Videos

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Global Workers, Local Impact: The Power of Talent Funds

Public talent investment funds come with a clear business case for action: attracting and retaining global top talent generates a substantial return on investment.
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An Ecosystem Approach to Governing Innovation Hubs

Successful innovation hubs require a careful mix of companies, agencies, talent, technology, funding, and market access, bonded together through the principles of ecosystem governance.
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How Higher Ed and Employers Can Partner to Power Talent Pipelines

Relationships with colleges can help businesses land great talent, but they can be tricky to establish and navigate. Taking seven actions can make them work.
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The Power of Purpose in Higher Education

An organization's purpose explains who they are and how they fulfill societal needs. A clearly articulated purpose is especially important for higher education institutions
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Building Future Resilience of K-12 Schools

While COVID-19 has had adverse effects on K-12 education, it also gives educators the opportunity to create new models of teaching that ensure student success and system resilience.
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U.S. K-12 Renewal: Considerations for Driving Sustained Impact from Recovery Funds

Leaders have important decisions to make when investing in K-12 recovery funds, and understanding the risk and success factors of these investments is crucial.
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Closing the Digital Divide in US Education—for Good

Inspired collaborations among educators, business, and policymakers to close the K-12 digital divide are paving the way for a brighter postpandemic future for US education.
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Higher education response to COVID-19

Colleges and universities are on the frontlines of the outbreak. Here’s how their leaders can respond to immediate needs and plan for their institutions’ resilience.