About
Ravi Kumar is a Partner and National Market Leader at Connor Group with over 20 years of experience in capital markets advisory, including IPOs, SPACs, and direct listings. He previously worked at KPMG and EY and holds a CPA credential and Level 1 CFA certification. He also hosts the Breakthrough Work podcast, which features interviews with leaders and companies about their experiences overcoming challenges and achieving growth.
Experience
- Connor GroupPartner, National Market Leadercurrent2025 — present
- Connor GroupPartner, U.S. West Region Market Leader2021 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
- Connor GroupPartner, Technical Accounting and IPO Services2016 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Connor GroupDirector, Technical Accounting and IPO Services2014 — 2016San Francisco, California
- Agentic HealthcareAdvisorcurrent2025 — present
- Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthInvestor and Limited Partner - Fund IIIcurrent2024 — present
- Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthInvestor and Limited Partner - Fund IIcurrent2022 — present
- Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthCouncil of Strategic Advisors - Fund II2023
- EYSenior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services2011 — 2014Auckland, New Zealand
- KPMG LLPManager, Transactions & Restructuring2007 — 2011
- KPMG LLPSenior Associate Audit2003 — 2007
- Mark Schaefer & AssociatesStaff Accountant2000 — 2002
- Fortanasce and AssociatesPhysical Therapist Aid1999
Skills & more
Management4Big 43IFRS81Financial Reporting44US GAAP97Technical Accounting3Revenue Recognition4Audit1SEC reporting1Consolidation8GAAP2Accounting23
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AuditingInternal ControlsSOXFinancial AnalysisDue DiligenceExternal AuditFinancial AccountingMergersCash FlowSEC filingsSarbanes-Oxley ActCPAFrom Ravi's professional profile.
Colleagues at Popstar Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ravi Kumar?
- Ravi Kumar is a Partner and National Market Leader at Connor Group with over 20 years of experience in capital markets advisory, including IPOs, SPACs, and direct listings. He previously worked at KPMG and EY and holds a CPA credential and Level 1 CFA certification. He also hosts the Breakthrough Work podcast, which features interviews with leaders and companies about their experiences overcoming challenges and achieving growth.
- Where does Ravi Kumar work?
- Ravi Kumar is Advisor at Popstar Ventures.
- Where did Ravi Kumar go to school?
- Ravi Kumar studied at Arcadia High School; University of Redlands (Accounting, Business); University of Sydney (Accounting and Business/Management).
Same school
Also attended University of Redlands6
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Also attended University of Sydney350
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Also attended University of Virginia Darden School of Business148
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Shared employers
Also worked at Agentic Healthcare1
Also worked at Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health15
Naimish PatelChief Growth Officer at Red Cell IncubationJohn NackelFounder and General Partner at Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthKwame UlmerVenture Partner at Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthEric MartonSenior Fund Advisor at Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthJay GossGeneral Partner at Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthMonica JainVenture Partner at Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health
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Also worked at EY1,767
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Also worked at KPMG LLP454
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