Karan Sachdeva

About Karan Sachdeva

I’ve been building and scaling businesses since I was 11 — when I partnered with a neighborhood cyber café to resell CDs and DVDs at 200–300% margins. That first taste of entrepreneurship turned into a lifelong obsession with solving real-world problems through profitable ventures.In 2012, I launched an e-commerce store using Facebook and BBM, a year before Amazon India even entered the market. It hit 500+ orders in its first 30 days and paid for my graduation.I later co-founded MereExams, which grew into India’s largest college discovery and admissions platform — helping lakhs of students explore over colleges and courses. It was backed by the Amity Innovation Incubator, Ashvin Parekh (EY), and Niral Parekh (Capco, London).Over the years, I’ve built and invested in a wide range of businesses:• Fine-dining restaurants • Pre-schools • Digital course distribution • And several ongoing ventures across tech, retail, and manufacturing Pamper Paws – A mobile pet grooming brand redefining convenience and care for urban pet parents Pack Blaze – A packaging manufacturing venture scaling across North India Next Crest Media – A performance marketing and ad-tech firm, partnered with platforms like Zepto, Swiggy, Paytm to build monetizable, tech-first media IPs🤖 Currently developing AI-powered SaaS tools to solve real business problems across real estate, marketing, and D2C opsI thrive at the intersection of brand building, distribution, and systems — always looking to create high-margin, scalable models with long-term defensibility.Let’s connect if you’re building something bold.

Experience

1. Partner

   Next Crest Media

   Jan 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   At NextCrest Media, we specialize in performance-driven advertising, enabling brands to connect with consumers at pivotal moments in their purchasing journey. As Zepto’s exclusive media partner, we empower brands with high-intent ad placements that drive measurable engagement and conversion.Our approach is rooted in data intelligence, strategic positioning, and precision targeting, ensuring that every campaign translates into tangible business outcomes. From in-app integrations to cross-platform promotional strategies, we craft tailored solutions that maximize brand impact and customer acquisition.As a Partner at NextCrest Media, my focus is on driving strategic growth, fostering meaningful brand collaborations, and delivering ROI-driven marketing solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge advertising technologies and real-time analytics, we help brands scale efficiently and sustain long-term visibility in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.I’m always open to exploring synergies and new opportunities. Let’s connect to discuss how we can drive impactful advertising strategies and elevate brand presence together.

Education

• Amity University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2016

• University of California, Berkeley

  Global Career Counselor, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

  2017 — 2018

Skills

• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Market Research
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Team Management
• Portfolio Management
• Return on Investment Analysis
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Business Strategy
• Social Media
• Financial Accounting
• Leadership
• Business Intelligence