From Overnight Downfall to Fearless Comeback – The Journey of a Humanitarian Entrepreneur Redefining Business & Leadership
In a world that celebrates only the highlight reel, Senthil Kumar’s story reminds us that real greatness is born in the shadows of struggle, betrayal, and starting again from zero.
Known fondly as SK, he is often introduced as a humanitarian leader and serial entrepreneur. But behind the titles, awards, and companies, lies a boy who started shouldering family responsibilities at the age of 12… and a man who faced an overnight downfall after building everything from scratch—only to come back stronger, in the very same industry, in the very same city, with even bigger dreams.
This is not just a business story. It is a comeback story.
THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF SENTHIL KUMAR (SK)
From a 13-year-old delivery boy to a nationally recognised entrepreneur, humanitarian, and fearless comeback architect.
In the world of business, some people inherit opportunities. Others create them from nothing.
Senthil Kumar (SK) grew up with no safety net, no powerful surname, and no shortcuts. What he built came from sleepless nights, small salaries, betrayal, loneliness, and a stubborn decision to never give up on himself.
Today he is known as a serial entrepreneur, founder of multiple companies, National Secretary in a human-rights body, and the force behind ventures in IT, e-commerce, recycling, hospitality, and capital advisory.
But behind all the titles is a simple, powerful truth:
“I started from nowhere. If I can come from nothing to something, you can too.”
This is not just a business profile. This is a manual for anyone who feels alone, stuck, or written off by life.
A CHILDHOOD WITHOUT CHILDHOOD
While most children walked to school with bags on their shoulders, SK walked with responsibility.
From the 8th standard, he worked part-time. At 13, he became a delivery boy in medical shops and food outlets—earning not for pocket money, but to run a home. Raised by a single parent, he quickly understood that life would not wait for him.
He lived in tutorial centres, studied through correspondence, and grew up without:
- School memories
- College campus life
- Friend circles
- Financial security
- Guidance or backup
Loneliness was his constant companion—but so was determination.
“I didn’t struggle to impress society,” he says.
“I struggled to prove to myself that I was capable of more.”
Those early years taught him three things:
no one is coming to save you. God helps those who move their feet, and self-belief is the only permanent asset.
EDUCATION: TURNING PAIN INTO POWER
Against all odds, SK completed his:
- Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA)
- Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from ISBR Business School, Bengaluru, ranked among India’s top 10 international business institutes
At ISBR, he was recognised as:
- “Best Emerging Entrepreneur”
- “Best Business Advisor”
Education sharpened his thinking; circumstances hardened his resolve.
By his early 20s, he was already known for his multi-lingual communication, strategic mindset, and leadership instincts. His corporate stint took him through roles in sales, IT services, project management, and leadership positions across companies like Tikona Digital Networks, Accel, World Alumni Network, Datacomm, and others.
“Life gives us many lessons,” he often says. “It’s our choice whether we use them or waste them.”
THE FIRST BIG LEAP: FROM EMPLOYEE TO ENTREPRENEUR
SK Group of Companies – The Foundation
Before magazines wrote about him, SK was quietly building his own ecosystem. Under the SK Group of Companies, he created solutions in:
- IT & ITES
- Interior & Exterior solutions
- Turnkey projects
- Staffing & outsourcing
- Imports & distribution for industrial houses
- Foods & farming initiatives
- R&D and logistics (upcoming)
His principle was simple:
“Give clients one door to knock for everything they need.”
SK Group became known for cost-efficient operations, strong relationships, and a pan-India presence that cut across industries.
THE SPARK THAT CREATED ITEZ
Sometimes, destiny speaks in small moments.
One day, SK was travelling in an auto-rickshaw. The driver shared a painful truth—he couldn’t afford a laptop for his daughter’s studies. In a world where technology had become a basic necessity, access to it was still a privilege.
That conversation became a turning point.
“If technology is a necessity, access to it cannot be a luxury,” SK realised.
In 2018, he turned that thought into reality by founding
ITEZ Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru.
ITEZ started with just four people—SK, his brother, and two team members—in a fourth-floor office with no lift. They carried every machine up and down, packed every box, and managed every delivery themselves.
What began with sweat and sacrifice soon became one of India’s most respected IT infrastructure and service providers, with offerings like:
- End-to-end IT solutions
- IT rentals and high-performance machines
- Turnkey projects & AMCs
- Managed IT support desks and field services
- Enterprise infrastructure & security
- OEM partnerships with Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and more
Its motto—
“Your requirement, our responsibility.”
—was not a tagline; it was a promise.
CULTURE, PEOPLE & PURPOSE
Inside ITEZ, SK built more than a company—he built a professional family.
He believed:
- Employees are partners in the journey
- Vendors are stakeholders in success
- Clients are relationships, not numbers
Festivals were celebrated together, small wins were appreciated, and even failures were analysed as lessons—not labels. He pushed everyone to think like owners, not employees.
But over time, SK also learned a hard truth:
“Don’t over-give. Don’t over-expect. Family and business are different.
Employees can support your vision—but they should not own your peace of mind.”
This understanding would become crucial in the storm that was coming.
COVID-19: THE TRIAL BY FIRE
Then came 2020.
As COVID-19 hit, companies across the world froze. Many shut down.
For ITEZ, it was a defining test.
While movement was restricted, ITEZ managed to deliver over 9,000+ IT products to businesses, students, and professionals working from home. The team climbed stairs with desktops, packed systems themselves, stood in queues for passes, and worked through fear and uncertainty.
In just two years, ITEZ:
- Opened multiple offices
- Created specialised teams in service, logistics, enterprise, and rentals
- Was recognised among the Top IT service providers in India
- Featured in Innovative Zone, Business Achievers, The CEO Story, and more
- Earned the title “Brand of the Year 2020.”
- Became the cover story for “Business Achievers Making a Difference – 2022.”
- Gained national visibility through CRN India – Partner Growth Forum
For SK, this period confirmed a belief:
“When you don’t give yourself the option to quit, God opens doors you never saw before.”
THE HUMANITARIAN LEADER
Alongside business, SK kept one promise to himself: never forget people who have less.
He serves as:
- National Secretary, Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Forum (Govt. of India)
- Para Legal Volunteer, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority
He founded:
- SK Trust – working for destitute children, education, health, hygiene, equality, and awareness in rural India
- SK Farmers’ Trust – supporting farmers with education, welfare, and sustainable initiatives
For SK, success is incomplete if it does not lift society.
THE UNTHINKABLE TWIST: BETRAYAL & DOWNFALL (2023–2025)
Just when his story looked perfect, life turned sharply.
After building ITEZ with blood, sweat, faith, and loyalty, SK faced something he never expected—betrayal from within his own office.
Wrong people in key positions. Broken trust. Internal politics.
Between December 2022 and 2025, everything he had built began to collapse—fast.
He lost:
- Business
- Key partners
- Team members
- Financial stability
- Reputation in some circles
Once again, he stood alone—this time not as a young boy, but as a man who had already seen success and had to watch it crumble.
Most people in that situation either leave the industry or disappear quietly.
SK did neither.
“If I could come from zero once,” he told himself,
“I can come back from minus as well.”
He stayed in the same city, same industry, same market, and prepared for Round Two.
THE COMEBACK: FROMTO360 GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
From the dust of that downfall emerged a new vision:
FromTo360 Global Solutions.
A large-scale e-commerce and technology solutions company, FromTo360, is built on:
- Sharper clarity
- Stronger systems & controls
- Tougher filters on trust
- Cleaner ethics
- A more focused, lean, and loyal team
It operates across:
- Technology & IT infrastructure
- Enterprise & SME solutions
- E-commerce platforms
- Managed services & corporate solutions
FromTo360 is not just a company. It is SK’s declaration:
“I may fall, but I will rise in the same arena—stronger, wiser, and unafraid.”
THE NEXT ERA: SK CAPITAL PARTNERS OPC PVT. LTD.
While FromTo360 accelerated, SK’s vision widened to capital and wealth creation.
SK Capital Partners OPC Pvt. Ltd. (under process) is designed to be a multi-dimensional financial powerhouse, focusing on:
- Wealth & investment advisory
- Private equity & venture capital
- Financial strategy & consulting
- Fintech & analytics platforms
Over time, this ecosystem will extend into:
- AI & technology-driven investment
- Education & consulting platforms
- Sustainability & green sectors
- Multi-sector investment engines
SK’s philosophy on money is clear:
“Earning money is not difficult.
Earning it regularly, saving it wisely, investing it correctly—and enjoying it with the right people—that is real success.”
A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR ACROSS INDUSTRIES
Beyond IT and finance, SK has founded and led ventures including:
- SYSK Innovations Pvt. Ltd. – CRM, asset management, web & software development
- Spare Sparks Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – IT rentals, OEM spares, industrial products & relocation services
- Re-Cart – E-waste and IT recycling for a cleaner ecosystem
- Hospitality Venture – a restro-pub in Electronic City, Bengaluru
- Earlier startups like ASM Info and Venture Information Technology
Each venture added another layer of learning about people, systems, markets, and self-control.
- Make money the right way—and enjoy it the right way.
Earning is step one. Saving, investing, and using that money to create stability, freedom, and memories with the right people—that’s the real victory. - Keep learning and stay humble.
Your biggest degree is not from a university—it is from life. - Never forget where you started.
Because someone, somewhere, is standing today where you once stood.
THE MAN WHO REFUSED TO STAY DOWN
From:
- A 13-year-old delivery boy
- To a corporate professional
- To a founder of multiple startups
- To the creator of ITEZ Global Solutions
- To a crisis warrior during COVID-19
- To a national humanitarian leader
- To a man betrayed and brought down
- To the comeback architect behind FromTo360 & SK Capital Partners
Senthil Kumar (SK) is not just living a story— he is writing a guideline for every person who feels alone, underestimated, or broken.
“You can lose everything overnight.
You can be left alone.
You can be pushed to the edge.
But if you don’t give up on yourself,
you will come back—stronger, wiser, and unstoppable.”
For a generation searching for real role models, SK’s life stands as living proof:
You can come from nowhere to somewhere.
You can do it alone, with God’s blessing, smart work, hard work, and unshakeable self-belief.
Thank You Note – SK
My heartfelt gratitude to every soul who has walked with me, seen or unseen.
I OFFER MY SINCERE THANKS TO:
Bhasha (Welveshior), The Rakiwala Shop Owner (At Chintadripet, Chennai), Balu Sir (SI, Crime and Law and Order, Tamil Nadu Police), Charles Sir (ACP, Crime And Law And Order, Tamil Nadu Police), Navi Raju Sir (Ret. Dy. Sp CBI – Anti-Corruption Bureau), Mr. Amit Sandil (Businessman).
and to all the unknown and unseen friends, family members, and well-wishers who supported me in my childhood—helping me find work, continue my education, and stand where I am today—without ever expecting anything in return.
Above all, I thank God for guiding every step of my journey.
And a very special thanks to my haters, non-believers, and betrayers.
If you were not there, I would not have travelled this far or pushed myself this hard to achieve more. You became the fire that forged my focus, my resilience, and my purpose.
