Sujay Thakur
entrepreneur, investor, & Real Estate Developer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sujay Kumar Thakur is an entrepreneur, investor, and real estate developer with a background in engineering and finance from UC Berkeley and executive education from Harvard Business School. Founder of Raj Holdings and Thakur Enterprises, he focuses on real estate, education, and AI innovation, promoting early childhood learning and community development.
About Sujay
Sujay Thakur is a New Mexico–based entrepreneur, investor, and educator whose career spans global finance, real estate development, and innovation in early education. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and Finance, Thakur later completed the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Before launching his own companies, Thakur held senior roles at BNP Paribas and Lehman Brothers, managing international equity and derivatives trading across multiple markets. In 2004, he founded Raj Holdings and Thakur Enterprises, which together have developed over 1.5 million square feet of industrial, retail, and residential properties throughout the U.S.
Today, Thakur focuses on leveraging technology to improve education. Currently studying artificial intelligence at Harvard’s D³ Institute, he advocates for using AI to enhance learning for children from six months through elementary age. His philanthropic work includes supporting Manzano Day School and Bosque School in Albuquerque.
Early Life
Growing up in Gallup taught Sujay to value hard work and humility. He had his first job at McDonald’s, which became an important lesson in responsibility. He was proud that his drive-thru became the highest-grossing west of the Mississippi. That experience showed him that even small roles matter when you give them your all.
Philosophy
Sujay emphasizes focus and execution. He believes in setting clear goals, refining them, and executing with precision. As he often says, “Like a CEO, I’m constantly thinking about execution.” This mindset helps him manage expectations and maintain momentum.
Moving Forward
Sujay is focused on continuing to build—both in business and in education. He aims to see AI integrated meaningfully into classrooms while expanding developments responsibly. For him, success isn’t just profit; it’s impact.
