Karan Anand

Karan Anand is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions. Currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Wootz.work since March 2023, Karan leads a global sourcing platform for light engineering products. Prior to this role, Karan held the position of Director of Business Development and Strategy at Zume Inc. from August 2019 to February 2023. At Invest India, from October 2015 to July 2018, Karan spearheaded the $6B Startup India initiative, overseeing a 25-member team to foster the growth of new startups in India. Karan's career also includes significant roles at AirAsia, Rothschild, Ernst & Young, and RBS, focusing on strategic initiatives, financial analysis, and advisory services. Karan holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BA in Economics from Delhi University.