About
Karun began his career as a software engineer, then worked as a consultant at McKinsey Digital. He currently leads product and technology at Alaan.
Founder at AlaanYC W23
Intro paths
YC
Karun went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Tom Blomfield, Monzo and GoCardless co-founder; Y Combinator partner on leave and Anthropic compute-team member. — the partner who ran Alaan's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Karun can intro founders to Alaan's investors below.
Alaan's investors · 3
Co-founders at Alaan
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Parthi DuraisamyFounder
Experience
- AlaanCo-Founder, Chief Product Officercurrent2021 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
- McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2019 — 2021Dubai
- McKinsey & CompanyJunior Engagement Manager2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2018 — 2019
- nexquareHead of Product2017Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2015 — 2017Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Deloitte ConsultingSenior Software Engineer (IT consulting)2010 — 2012US, India
- Deloitte ConsultingSoftware engineer (IT consulting)2008 — 2010
Skills & more
Business Process18SAP15ERP14Business Process Improvement7Cross-functional Team Leadership3Business Analysis7Change Management3Business Strategy6Analysis3Strategy6Process Improvement2Business Transformation1
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SAP ImplementationTeam ManagementBusiness Process DesignTeam LeadershipRequirements AnalysisProgram ManagementSAP ERPConsultingLanguages English · Hindi · Malayalam
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Karun Kurien?
- Karun began his career as a software engineer, then worked as a consultant at McKinsey Digital. He currently leads product and technology at Alaan.
- Where does Karun Kurien work?
- Karun Kurien is Founder of Alaan.
- What companies did Karun Kurien found?
- Karun Kurien founded Alaan.
- Where did Karun Kurien go to school?
- Karun Kurien studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy & Operations); Manipal Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Engineering).
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