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kjalali13

Karan J

@kjalali13

Founder

Thailand
Hindi, Kashmiri, English
About me
I am a founder and former Director with extensive experience in strategy, operations, and growth across the Gulf region. I specialize in building ownership, investing, and creating assets that generate long-term value. I have a proven track record of scaling ventures, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing data-backed growth strategies in the EdTech and mobility sectors.... Read more

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Work experience

Co-Founder & Business Operations Head

Ma Der Ma Der Thai Restobar & Live Music • Self-employed

Jul 2026 - Present • 3 mos

Co-founded and manage Ma Der Ma Der, a restaurant, bar, and private events venue in Chonburi, Thailand. Responsible for business strategy, financial management, marketing, customer acquisition, and daily operations. Key responsibilities: - Manage restaurant operations, budgeting, staffing, and profitability. - Develop marketing campaigns, promotional content, and social media strategies. - Build corporate partnerships and generate B2B business through events, private parties, and group bookings. - Oversee customer experience, vendor relationships, and business development. - Create advertising copy, promotional materials, and customer communications.

PW

Associate Director

PW • Full-time

Mar 2023 - Apr 2026 • 3 yrs 1 mo

- Spearheaded the expansion strategy, establishing physical operations across UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and online platforms across all six Gulf countries. - Engineered and implemented real-time data analytics systems, enhancing academic performance tracking and operational efficiency for over 5,000 students. - Automated key processes including attendance tracking, syllabus completion, and customer query management, achieving an 80% reduction in manual efforts. - Directed comprehensive product launch campaigns, customer retention initiatives, and sales strategies, resulting in a 50% year-over-year growth. - Optimised Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC), Average Order Values (AOV), and Lifetime Value (LTV), leading to a 30% net EBITDA across all verticals. - Led cross-functional teams of over 200 professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative success.

BYJU'S

Senior Program Manager

BYJU'S • Full-time

Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 • 1 yr 1 mo

Owned category-level P&L for NEET UG, delivering ~500% YoY revenue growth. Scaled demand generation to 100,000+ qualified leads and managed a content engine with 500K+ monthly views. Led a 20-member cross-functional team.