Karthik Puvvada

Karthik Puvvada, often referred to as "KP," is the Senior Founder Relations Manager at Paddle, a global fintech startup valued at approximately $1.4 billion. In his role, he focuses on creating and managing educational and community programs for founders, notably leading Paddle's accelerator program called AI Launchpad, which has supported over 187 startups from 68 countries in building and scaling their software businesses.123

Prior to joining Paddle, Karthik was the founder and CEO of Build In Public Fellowship, an ed-tech initiative that assisted numerous early-stage founders in overcoming challenges related to growth and product development. He has a diverse entrepreneurial background, having co-founded two SaaS startups and launched over 15 side hustles since 2018, many of which he built publicly to engage an audience.12

Karthik is also recognized as a prominent figure in the "build in public" movement, which encourages founders to share their entrepreneurial journeys online. His contributions to the startup community have earned him accolades such as the "Community Member of the Year" award from Product Hunt in 2022, where he significantly aided startups with their go-to-market strategies.12

In addition to his work at Paddle, he is a part-time Venture Partner at Utopic Ventures, investing in innovative ideas, and has hosted a podcast that features interviews with notable entrepreneurs and business leaders.2 Karthik has built a substantial online following, leveraging social media to connect with and support aspiring founders globally.12