Karan Khedekar

Hindu College ’26 | Grant Thornton | Sleepy Owl Coffee | Enactus · New Delhi

I'm a driven professional with 9 years of experience who thrives at the intersection of analytical rigor and human connection — I believe the best solutions emerge when logic is tempered by genuine empathy for the people involved. Currently contributing to social impact initiatives at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, I bring a naturally curious and resourceful mindset to every challenge, always seeking smarter ways to get meaningful work done. I gravitate toward collaborative environments where ambition is shared, and I'm most energized when determined effort translates into real-world outcomes.

Experience

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Business Advisory Board

Enactus Hindu College · Apr 2025 – Present

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Summer Trainee | Social

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP · Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

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• -Led project benchmarking competitors, analyzing market sentiment and pricing strategies, delivering actionable recommendations to a leading engineering institute while interning under the Director of the Social domain, gaining exposure to client strategy and high-level execution.
• -Conducted detailed analysis of international curriculum frameworks, including IB and IGCSE, to support CBSE’s global go-to-market planning. -Assisted in preparing & finalizing the project report for CBSE’s global expansion, supporting team profiling to ensure effective client presentation.

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Project Director

Enactus Hindu College · Apr 2024 – Apr 2025

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• -Led Project with a team of 50+ members, providing livelihood to 35+ women and individuals with disabilities & impacting over 2,000 people. -Spearheaded revenue generation of over 20,00,000+ by leading the setup and operation of 18+ stalls across Delhi University and other venues, in collaboration with Powher Charitable Trust, Vision of India, Jugaad Foundation, Hunar Foundation, and Boston Consulting Group.
• -Developed MVP of floral dye saree, onboarded 2 artisans, estimated repurposing 3+ tons of waste, led research for entering $6.3B saree industry.
• Organized Annual Event, securing 1,000+ B-Plan Competition registrations, driving over 3,00,000 impressions, & raising 50,000 for projects.
• -Coordinated a pan-India Entrepreneurship & Finance Fellowship, achieving 38,000+ online impressions and generating 25,000+ in revenues.
• -Leading a dynamic team of 10 members to innovate product offerings and implement impactful strategies aligned with market trends and sustainability goals.
• -Generated ₹80,000+ in revenue through successful activations, including stalls at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and premier Delhi University colleges.

Founder's Office Intern (Strategy)

Sleepy Owl Coffee · Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

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• -Led 2-week market analysis in Noida & Greater Noida, using heat mapping, presented strategy to CEO, increasing outlet coverage from 80 to 140.
• -Conducted analysis of L6M order data to recommend an increase in the MOQ of a SKU to 750 units, sharpening decision-making on scalability.
• -Developed and delivered 4+ quarterly and monthly performance reports that drove data-backed adjustments in retail and sales strategies.
• -Conducted 29+ market visits across 7 Delhi NCR territories, driving market research that increased retail velocity in general & modern trade.
• -Forecasted July 2024 demand by extrapolating the June 2024 sales data, improving supply and demand alignment, and reducing the stock-out risk.
• -Initiated a project to expand sales analytics from secondary to tertiary using CRM data, identifying data integration gaps that limit sales visibility.
• -Participated in 4+ Stock & Sales & performance calls with the CEO & Chief of Staff, providing analytical insights to optimize retail execution.

Intern

Sarthy Venture Investment Partners · May 2024 – Jun 2024

Not yet confirmed

Sub-Coordinator

The Placement Cell, Hindu College · Aug 2023 – Apr 2024

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