Karthik Iyer
Commander · DISC type DKarthik Iyer is the Managing Partner of Gurukul Ventures, an investment firm focused on long-term wealth creation in alternative assets. A graduate of IIM Bangalore and Kings College London, he has over a decade of experience in investment management. He is also deeply committed to education, serving as the Chairman and Chief Mentor of Vanguard Business School.
Beyond his professional roles, Karthik is passionate about social impact and mentorship. He is a trustee for the Sakhi Foundation, which works to empower and educate women to fight poverty, and the Harsha Trust, which supports tribal communities in Orissa. He believes in using education as a transformative force for individuals and society.
He has a unique dual focus on both wealth management and grassroots-level education and community upliftment.
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