Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, author, yoga teacher |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/06/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian technology entrepreneur and author best known as founder and CEO of WhiteHat Jr., an edtech company specializing in distance learning that was acquired by BYJU'S in 2020 for $300 million. After the acquisition, he led BYJU'S International division, BYJU'S FutureSchool, launching programs in English, Spanish and Portuguese for students in the US, Brazil and Mexico with courses including music, English, fine arts and science. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Army Public School, Delhi |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Backpacking & Hiking |
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| Notable Practice | Takes a one-year sabbatical every four years to travel and pursue personal interests including yoga and meditation |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Kerry Bajaj (Child Sleep Expert) |
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Career
| Founder and CEO of WhiteHat Jr. (2018-2020) | |
| Led BYJU'S International division and BYJU'S FutureSchool (2020 onwards) | |
| Founder of Complement 1, a lifestyle-modification app offering personalized coaching on exercise, diet, and mental health for cancer patients (headquartered in Delaware, serving the American market) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Karan Bajaj has an army background; his father served in the Indian Army. | |
| 2. His family had to move frequently, experiencing life in around 10 different cities in India. | |
| 3. Shimla was where he spent most of his childhood. | |
| 4. His debut novel, 'Keep Off The Grass,’ was a best-seller in India. | |
| 5. Bajaj left his job at P&G to travel and authored his second book, 'Johnny Gone Down.' | |
| 6. He lived in an ashram, focusing on yoga and meditation. | |
| 7. Bajaj founded WhiteHat Jr., which was acquired by Byjus for $300 million. | |
| 8. He wrote his first novel at age 28. | |
| 9. He takes a one-year sabbatical every four years to pursue personal interests and travel. |