I'm Karan, and I've always been fascinated by how numbers tell stories. Growing up in India, I earned dual engineering degrees from BITS Pilani, where I initially struggled with some concepts until I found professors who could connect abstract theory to real-world problems. That experience taught me that the right explanation at the right time can transform a student's understanding. After working in venture capital and asset management—helping manage investments from $100 million to $500...
I'm Karan, and I've always been fascinated by how numbers tell stories. Growing up in India, I earned dual engineering degrees from BITS Pilani, where I initially struggled with some concepts until I found professors who could connect abstract theory to real-world problems. That experience taught me that the right explanation at the right time can transform a student's understanding. After working in venture capital and asset management—helping manage investments from $100 million to $500 million — I pursued my MBA at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, where I graduated this past May. I'm also a CFA Level 3 candidate, having passed the first two levels while working full-time.
My tutoring approach is simple: I meet you where you are and build from there. Whether you're tackling probability for the first time or preparing for CFA Level 1, I start by understanding what's confusing you and why. Then I break down concepts using real examples—like explaining derivatives through sports betting or portfolio theory through crypto markets—because I've found students remember things better when they see the practical application. I always leave time in sessions for you to work through problems while I'm there to guide you, since practice with immediate feedback is where real learning happens. I adjust my pace and examples based on what clicks for you.
Over the past four years, I've worked with high school students preparing for AP exams, college students in finance and statistics courses, MBA candidates tackling quantitative methods, and working professionals studying for CFA exams. At Berkeley, I led study groups and workshops as President of the Blockchain Club and VP of the Venture Capital Club, where I helped classmates master financial modeling and investment analysis. I'm patient, approachable, and genuinely enjoy helping students have those "aha" moments. Whether you need regular weekly sessions or last-minute exam prep, I'm here to help you succeed.
