Karan Anand

Karan Anand is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wootz.work, a global sourcing platform focused on light engineering products and solutions. He has held this position since March 2023, where he aims to enhance the cross-border buying experience through technology and direct ownership of the supply chain from design to delivery.1

Background and Experience

• Education: Karan holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Delhi University.1

• Previous Roles:

  • Director of Business Development & Strategy at Zume Inc. (August 2019 - February 2023), where he was responsible for strategic initiatives.
  • Senior Assistant Vice President & Head of Startup India at Invest India (January 2017 - July 2018), leading efforts to foster startups in India through government initiatives.
  • Head of Strategy at AirAsia (September 2013 - October 2015), focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
  • He also worked as an analyst at Rothschild, specializing in M&A across various sectors.1

Achievements

Karan has significantly contributed to India's startup ecosystem, leading initiatives that created infrastructure for aspiring entrepreneurs and facilitated partnerships with major multinational corporations. His work has reached over a million potential entrepreneurs, promoting awareness of available support.1