Avinash Karn Email & Phone Number

Chennai, TN, IN

San Jose, CA, US

PayPal Ventures is an investor in more than 65 startups across fintech, commerce enablement, security and crypto. I leverage my PayPal experience and professional network to help our portfolio companies grow and succeed.

San Jose, CA, US

Spearheaded global business intelligence and insights initiatives at PayPal, fostering a data-driven culture that significantly contributed to the company's success. Leading high-performing teams to translate complex data into actionable insights, empowering strategic decision-making and business growth. Expertise in managing all aspects of the business.

San Jose, CA, US

Transformed the BI operational and service delivery models resulting in streamlined operations, improved service delivery, and enhanced accountability. As a strategic analytics leader, ensured data-driven decision making across key performance indicators (KPIs) for all North Star projects. Possess a proven track record of building and leading.

San Jose, CA, US

San Jose, CA, US

Led a data-driven transformation and strategy adoption for the global Sales organization at PayPal. As a data-driven strategist, optimized returns on a revenue opportunity by analysing merchant segmentation and resource allocation. Revamped the analytics and reporting framework, implemented performance management tools, and managed a global customer.

San Jose, CA, US

Established the Merchant Segmentation framework, a cornerstone for cross-functional alignment at PayPal. Led a 20-member analytics team, building strong partnerships with Business, Finance, and Marketing stakeholders to deliver impactful analytics solutions. My leadership fostered a collaborative environment focused on tackling complex business challenges.

Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana, IN

• Solving business problem through first principle and providing data driven strategy and analytics for unstructured business problems. Co-built the merchandising and category analytics team.
• Business Strategy: Redefining business strategy based on Customer Lifetime Value. Aligning Merchandising and Category based on new focus
• Customer Targeting: Using clickstream data to segment the customer behavior. Launched new merchandising property based on user affinity model. Defined algorithm for Market Basket Analysis to improve Cross Selling..
• Category, merchandising and brand analytics.
• Planning & Target setting for Big Promotional Sale Days
• Designing, institutionalizing and optimizing analytics processes

Kolkata, IN

I was responsible for conceptualizing and implementation of business strategy. Worked on green field projects as well as expansion of current portfolio. Was responsible for P&L for new business and complete capex planning.Was part of CEO's team and was responsible for investment deck and identifying inorganic growth opportunities outside India.

A FMCG Startup based out of Kolkata. Responsibilities: Conceptualizations & Implementation of new ideas into businesses for the company. Launched brand in Edible Oil category in the East India. Lead the “end to end” Integrated supply chain planning process for the Business. Embed a robust Region process & work towards strengthening the Process – both short.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Worked on Mahindra Samridhhi: Design Project Road Map and Business Strategy for Potato Crop Center (PCC) ( Mahindra Samriddhi)

Kolkata, West Bengal, IN

• Job Role
• In-charge of confectionery manufacturing operations at contract manufacturing unitProjects Undertaken
• Designed Hazard Analysis Critical Control Program at Leamak Healthcare Pvt. Ltd for ITC Ltd
• Reduced Primary packaging laminate wastage from 3% to less than 1.5%
• Time and Motion study of dispatch systemProfessional Achievements
• Ensured zero market complaint repetition for all complaints & in-time servicing of market requirements

Worked as Summer TraineeWorked in various division: such as procurement, production, quality and utilityProjects - Loss estimation and reduction in spray drier

Post Graduate Diploma In Management, Strategy

Bachelor Of Technology, Dairy Technology

Higher Secondary School, Maths And Computer Science

High School, 10 Class, All India Secondary School Examination