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{{short description|Indian activist and speaker}}
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'''Karan Gupta''' (born May 12, 1979) is an activist, education consultant, and career counsellor and the founder of the Karan Gupta Education Foundation (KGEF) in [[Mumbai]], India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://communitycode.co.in/karan-gupta-education-foundationkgef/|title=Karan Gupta Education Foundation(KGEF)|date=June 12, 2016|work=Community Code|access-date=2017-03-20|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315085707/http://communitycode.co.in/karan-gupta-education-foundationkgef/|archive-date=March 15, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>  He is also the current managing director of [[IE Business School]] – [[India]] & South Asia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumniforum.ie.edu/madrid2016/team/about-karan-gupta/|title=Karan Gupta – IE Alumni Forum 2016|work=IE Alumni Forum 2016|access-date=2017-03-19|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315181439/http://alumniforum.ie.edu/madrid2016/team/about-karan-gupta/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Studying abroad made simpler|url=http://www.btvi.in/videos/watch/18529/studying-abroad-made-simpler|website=BTVI.in}}</ref>

Gupta is an alumnus of [[Harvard Business School]] and [[IE Business School]], graduating with degrees in [[Psychology]], Business and Law.<ref>{{cite web |title=Education Times, Times of India |url=http://counsellorforum.educationtimes.com/viewposts.aspx?id=1113 |access-date=2017-03-19 |archive-date=2018-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129112407/http://counsellorforum.educationtimes.com/viewposts.aspx?id=1113 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He opened Karan Gupta Consulting and his foundation in 1999, providing career guidance and information on international admissions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youthincmag.com/entrepreneur-karan-gupta-receives-national-education-award-2016/|title=Youth Incorporated Magazine |website=www.youthincmag.com|date=28 June 2016 |access-date=2017-03-19}}</ref> Both institutions are non-profit and have an emphasis on the underprivileged – particularly women, children and people suffering from disabilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sonam-kapoor-receives-award-for-neerja-2199063|title=Sonam Kapoor receives award for Neerja |website=www.dnaindia.com|access-date=2017-03-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.htsyndication.com/htsportal/article/Celebrating-womanhood/11843391|title=Celebrating Womanhood|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref>

Gupta has written and contributed to [[The Times of India]], [[Education Times]], [[Hindustan Times]], [[The Free Press Journal]] and [[Rediff.com]], providing career counseling and admissions advice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/karanchat.html|title=Get Ahead: Chat with Karan Gupta, overseas education consultant|website=www.rediff.com|access-date=2017-03-19}}</ref> In 2016 he was awarded for his efforts by the [[Wharton Business School]], the National Education Awards for "Outstanding Contribution in Education," and the Times Genius Award by [[The Times of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com//Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=Accolades-for-excellence-in-the-field-of-education-25062016105095|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328201324/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com//Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=Accolades-for-excellence-in-the-field-of-education-25062016105095|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 28, 2017|title=Accolades for excellence in the field of education|website=timesofindia.com|access-date=2017-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://youthincmag.com/entrepreneur-karan-gupta-receives-national-education-award-2016|title=Karan Gupta receives national education award|website=youthincmag.com|date=28 June 2016 |access-date=2017-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/karan-gupta-receives-education-award-160500927.html|title=Karan Gupta receives education award at Wharton Business School|access-date=2017-03-19|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bschoolaffaire.com/micro/abp_news_awards_winners_2016.html|title=National Education Award Winners 2016|access-date=2017-03-28|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com//Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=Transforming-lives-through-quality-education-15122016103008&Mode=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328201329/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com//Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=Transforming-lives-through-quality-education-15122016103008&Mode=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 28, 2017|title=Transforming Lives through quality education|access-date=2017-03-28|language=en-US}}</ref>

In April 2016 Gupta created an event called ''I Am Woman'', awarding women for their public contributions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sonam-kapoor-receives-award-for-neerja-2199063|title=Sonam Kapoor receives award for 'Neerja' {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=April 6, 2016|work=dna|access-date=2017-03-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Recipients included [[Lucky Morani]], [[Amrita Raichand]], [[Devita Saraf]] and a [[Bollywood]] actress [[Sonam Kapoor]] for her performance in the film ''[[Neerja]]'', among others.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.asiatimes.com.au/sonam-kapoor-receives-i-am-woman-women-empowerment-award|title=Sonam Kapoor receives 'I Am Woman' women empowerment award – www.asiatimes.com.au|work=www.asiatimes.com.au|access-date=2017-03-19|language=en-US|archive-date=2019-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430124539/http://www.asiatimes.com.au/sonam-kapoor-receives-i-am-woman-women-empowerment-award/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In May 2016 Gupta spoke about [[female empowerment]] at the IE Alumni Forum in [[Madrid]], Spain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alumniforum.ie.edu/madrid2016/|title=IE Alumni Forum 2016 – May 27th, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Madrid|website=IE Alumni Forum 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2017-03-19|archive-date=2017-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320060605/http://alumniforum.ie.edu/madrid2016/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In April 2017 Gupta hosted the second edition of "I Am Woman", awarding [[Amruta Fadnavis]], [[Laxmi Agarwal]], [[Gauri Sawant]], [[Krishika Lulla]], [[Farah Khan Ali]], [[Malini Agarwal]] and [[Shaheen Mistri]] for their contributions towards women empowerment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epaper2.mid-day.com/story.aspx?edorsup=Sup&ed_code=252&ed_page=20&boxid=1532669&id=80665&ed_date=05/02/2017|title=Inspring women through women|website=mid-day.com|access-date=2017-05-07|archive-date=2018-05-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501160723/http://epaper2.mid-day.com/story.aspx?edorsup=Sup&ed_code=252&ed_page=20&boxid=1532669&id=80665&ed_date=05/02/2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/specials-i-am-woman-awards/20170428.htm|title=In Pics: Celebrating extraordinary women|website=rediff.com|access-date=2017-05-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/krishika-lulla-farah-khan-ali-amruta-fadnavis-honoured-woman-awards/|title=Krishika Lulla, Farah Khan Ali and Amruta Fadnavis honoured with the 'I Am Woman' awards|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=28 April 2017 |access-date=2017-05-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afternoondc.in/epaper/EpaperPost.aspx?id=193768|title=Inspiration!|website=www.afternoondc.in.com|access-date=2017-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501224727/http://www.afternoondc.in/epaper/EpaperPost.aspx?id=193768|archive-date=2018-05-01|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Karan Gupta was a speaker at the [[Women Economic Forum]] and ALL Ladies League in New Delhi in May 2017 and spoke about Women in Media. Other speakers on the panel included [[Priyanka Chaturvedi]], Geeta Mohan, Anurradha Prasad, Aisha Ajmad, and Krishan Tewari.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wef.org.in/annualwef/karan-gupta|title=Karan Gupta WEF|website=www.wef.org.in|access-date=2017-05-14|archive-date=2018-05-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504155145/http://www.wef.org.in/annualwef/karan-gupta|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wef.org.in/annualwef/wef-2017-program-details|title=WEF 2017 Program Details|website=www.wef.org.in|date=8 June 2016 |access-date=2017-05-14}}</ref>

The third edition of "I Am Woman" was hosted by Gupta in April 2018 awarding [[Sushmita Sen]], Leah Tata, Michelle Poonawalla, Bhavna Jasra, Falguni Peacock, [[Malishka RJ]], [[Abha Singh]], [[Preethi Srinivasan]], and [[Jyoti Dhawale]]. The event was compared by Amber Wigmore and [[Madhoo]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/city-sees-an-award-ceremony-that-celebrates-the-inspiration-of-women/articleshow/63971074.cms|title=Mumbai hosts an award ceremony that celebrates the inspiration of women|newspaper=The Times of India|date=30 April 2018 |access-date=2018-04-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.5dariyanews.com/news/227371-Being-born-as-woman-a-huge-award-for-Sushmita-Sen|title=Sushmita Sen says being born as a woman is a huge award|website=5dariyanews.com|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/#|title=CELEBRATING WOMEN POWER|website=epaper.timesgroup.com|access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>
[[Sushmita Sen]] commended the work done by Karan Gupta and the KGEF team for impacting the lives of 92,000 children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youthincmag.com/i-am-woman-honouring-extraordinary-and-inspirational-woman|title='I Am Woman', Honouring Extraordinary And Inspirational Women|website=youthincmag.com|date=3 May 2018 |access-date=2018-05-04}}</ref>

In July 2018 Gupta spoke about solving [[rape]] and [[child sexual abuse]] through education and empowerment at a TEDx talk in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/29870|title=TEDxLLIM |website=TED|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-28}}</ref>

The Times of India group felicitated and awarded Gupta as the Times Power Man in December 2018. The award was given to Gupta by [[Amruta Fadnavis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.timesgroup.com/olive/apa/timesofindia/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=TOIM%2F2018%2F12%2F22&id=Ar03103&sk=48C41F92&viewMode=image|title=Awarded for service to society |website=Times of India|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-23}}</ref>

In January 2019, at a ceremony held in London, Gupta was awarded with the World Leaders Asia Award by Lord Karan Billimoria and Lord Raj Loomba.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/iphone/homepage.aspx#_article71f1589f-05ab-4edf-b447-84ec6ea93c27/waarticle71f1589f-05ab-4edf-b447-84ec6ea93c27/71f1589f-05ab-4edf-b447-84ec6ea93c27//true/Karan+gupta|title=I have dedicated my life to the field of education: Karan Gupta|website=Hindustan Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608164900/http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/iphone/homepage.aspx#_article71f1589f-05ab-4edf-b447-84ec6ea93c27/waarticle71f1589f-05ab-4edf-b447-84ec6ea93c27/71f1589f-05ab-4edf-b447-84ec6ea93c27//true/Karan+gupta|archive-date=2017-06-08|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In April 2019, Gupta hosted the 4th edition of the [[I Am Woman awards]] and felicitated [[Sonali Bendre]] with the Woman of Substance award. Other awardees included [[Neeta Lulla]], [[Sindhutai Sapkal]], Activist Neehari Mandali, Infosys Learning Head Kisha Gupta, Entrepreneur Deepika Gehani among others. The other hosts for the event included [[Manasi Joshi Roy]], [[Rohit Roy]], [[Parvin Dabas]], [[Manasi Scott]], and Tanuj Wirwani.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOIM%2F2019%2F04%2F25&entity=Ar02501&sk=5FAEEE15&mode=text|title=Felicitating women of substance|website= Times of India|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper2.mid-day.com/print.aspx?id=120345&boxid=15934608&valueprint=storyPrint|title=I Am Woman celebrating inspiration|website=Mid-Day|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-25}}{{Dead link|date=March 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

In July 2020, in a televised interview with [[India Today (TV channel)]] Gupta criticised the CBSE board for releasing above average 12th grade results.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Campus chaos: Admission worry grips students|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/campus-chaos-admission-worry-grips-students-1701844-2020-07-18|access-date=2020-07-20|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

Urging Indian universities to release final grades of students, Gupta stated that students who wished to study abroad may lose an entire year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Final-year exam delay: City students lose academic year at foreign universities |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/coronavirus/news/final-year-exam-delay-city-students-lose-academic-year-at-foreign-universities/articleshow/77988263.cms|access-date=2020-09-18|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref>

In Sep 2020, Gupta took the [[Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine]] as a Clinical Trial Volunteer. In Jan 2021, after the vaccine received emergency use authorization, he demanded that the government unblind the vaccine study and give the vaccine shot to the volunteers who received the placebo.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Volunteer Service |url=https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/india-news-voluntary-service/304162|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Outlook|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Unblind the placebo group of volunteers,' says COVID vaccine trial volunteer |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/unblind-the-placebo-group-of-volunteers-says-covid-vaccine-trial-volunteer-23156072|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Mid-Day|date=18 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

In Oct 2021, Gupta met with [[Aaditya Thackeray]] and [[Iqbal Singh Chahal]] and spoke about the importance of education and shaping policies that benefit students.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Spain is fast becoming a favourite destination to study for Indian students|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/spain-is-fast-becoming-a-favourite-destination-to-study-for-indian-students/articleshow/87477731.cms|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Economic Times|language=en}}</ref>

On Children's Day, in Nov 2022, Gupta granted the wishes of terminally and critically ill children at [[Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital]]. Also present at the event were actors [[Boman Irani]] and [[Sangram Singh]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mumbai Diary: Tuesday Dossier|url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-diary-tuesday-dossier-23255541|access-date=2022-11-16|website=Mid-Day|language=en}}</ref>

In Sep 2023, [[India Today (TV channel)]] and [[The Economic Times]] spoke to Gupta about the deteriorating security situation in Canada for Indian students and what impact the [[Canada-India diplomatic row]] could have on prospective students.<ref>{{Cite news|title=What Next For Students Planning To Study In Canada?: Karan Gupta Education Counsellor|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5DPinEMG-I|access-date=2023-09-25|website=India Today TV Channel|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Amidst Canada disfavour, the US, Australia, and the UK may win over most Indian students|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/us-australia-uk-may-win-over-most-indian-students/articleshow/103917006.cms|access-date=2023-09-25|website=The Economic Times|language=en}}</ref>

In Sep 2024, Gupta hosted the 5th edition of the [[I Am Woman awards]] and felicitated [[Richa Chadha]] with the Woman of Substance award. Other awardees in business included Nawaz Modi Singhania, Resham Chhabria, Minal Deshpande and Suzannah Muthoot. Awardees for women's rights included Dr. Rishma Pai and Senior Advocate Mrunalini Deshmukh. Activists Chandni Di and Swaranlatha J were also awarded. The hosts for the event included [[Rohit Roy]], [[Zayed Khan]], [[Madhoo]], and [[Taher Shabbir]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/ie-university-recognized-women-leaders-at-i-am-woman-awards/articleshow/113332679.cms|title=IE University recognized women leaders at 'I Am Woman' awards|website= Times of India|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/i-am-woman-50-by-the-karan-gupta-education-foundation-kgef-and-ie-university-empowering-voices-inspiring-change20240912184426/|title='I Am Woman' 5.0 by The Karan Gupta Education Foundation (KGEF) and IE University:Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change|website= ANI|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/womens-empowerment-with-ie-university-2220|title=Women’s Empowerment with IE University|website= Mid-Day|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/viral/2024/richa-chadha-receives-woman-of-substance-award-at-i-am-woman-awards-011-417403.html|title=Richa Chadha Receives Woman Of Substance Award At 'I Am Woman' Awards|website= FilmiBeat|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/parties-events/richa-chadha-and-others-grace-i-am-woman-awards-2024-part-3/|title=Richa Chadha and others grace ‘I Am Woman’ Awards 2024 Part – 3|website= Hungama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/i-am-woman-5-0-by-the-karan-gupta-education-foundation-kgef-and-ie-university-empowering-voices-inspiring-change-124091300728_1.html|title='I Am Woman' 5.0 by The Karan Gupta Education Foundation (KGEF) and IE University: Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change|website= Business Standard|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref>

In Oct 2024, Gupta was featured on the cover of [[Femina (India)]] for championing change through education and helping students get into the world's best universities including Ivy League universities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/dr-karan-gupta-championing-education-and-womens-empowerment-worldwide-285059.html|title= Dr Karan Gupta: Championing Education And Women's Empowerment Worldwide|website= Femina|language=en-US|access-date=2024-11-04}}</ref>

In Feb 2025, Gupta along with IE University signed an MOU with IIT Bombay to collaborate on exchange programs and research.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/education/ie-university-iit-bombay-to-collaborate-on-exchange-programmes-research-executive-education/article69179776.ece |title= IE University, IIT Bombay to collaborate on exchange programmes, research, executive education |website=The Hindu |language=en-US |access-date=2025-02-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/ie-university-and-iit-bombay-sign-landmark-mou-to-drive-global-education-and-innovation/ |title=IE University and IIT Bombay sign landmark MOU to drive Global Education and Innovation |website=The Tribune |language=en-US |access-date=2025-02-04}}</ref>

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