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Karan Arora

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Founder at BEAST
📍 Singapore, Singapore

Karan is a PhD candidate in Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and the founder of BEAST, a firm applying behavioural economics to solve challenges in India and the global south. With a Masters in Behavioural and Economic Science from the University of Warwick, he specializes in creating high-impact digital interventions.

Driven by a passion for his field, Karans interests lie at the intersection of strategic thinking, product design, and finance. He actively contributes to the discourse on behavioural science by participating in academic workshops and webinars, aiming to democratize the science for wider application and social benefit.

His first academic publication was accepted in the Behavioural Public Policy journal, detailing a digital campaign he designed to increase usage of an anti-littering app.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Singapore, Singapore
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Applied Behavioural Science
As the founder of BEAST, his primary focus is applying behavioural science for the social and economic benefit of India and the global south.
Behavioural Public Policy
He is pursuing a PhD in this field at the National University of Singapore and presents his research at international workshops.
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Career

Work history

11-2018
Founder
BEAST
10-2020
Adjunct Professor
Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP)
9-2021
Adjunct Professor
Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics (MDAE)
10-2017 - 9-2018
Co-Founder and Head of Nudge Unit
Warwick Behavioural Insights Team
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Education
8-2023 - 8-2027
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
2017 - 2018
MSc Behavioural and Economic Science
University of Warwick
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