Karan ADHIKARI

Karan Adhikari is an accomplished professional known for his agility in adapting, learning, and innovating, coupled with precise execution.

Adhering to a set of personal mantras, Karan advocates for embracing failure as a learning opportunity, hustling to create 'luck,' recognizing the interconnectedness of roles and startups, taking risks, and prioritizing effective management and collaboration with people.

With a diverse background spanning various industries and roles, Karan's standout achievements include successfully launching and growing a startup in Vietnam's cosmetics industry from inception to $1.7 million annual revenue in just 13 months, with minimal marketing expenditure.

His experience also entails leading a critical domain at Lazada on a group level, driving significant cost savings and enhancing customer NPS across six countries.

Additionally, Karan has co-founded a micro-VC, delved into investment management, and maintained a constant curiosity for exploring new concepts and ideas.

Educationally, Karan holds degrees in Finance, Business Information Systems, and a minor in Engineering from Lehigh University, supplemented by his studies at The American School in Japan.

His professional journey includes roles at notable organizations such as Iterative, Sellde, Alibaba Group's Lazada, Protégé Ventures, and UOB Asset Management, showcasing his breadth of expertise and leadership capabilities.