KRAFTON India
Karan Gaikwad is a seasoned professional in the gaming industry with extensive experience in product management. Currently serving as the Lead of the Product Team at KRAFTON India, Karan oversees projects including BGMI and Bullet Echo India. Previous roles include Director of Product Management at IndiGG, Director of Products at Nukebox Studios, and Senior Product Manager at Mech Mocha, where Karan demonstrated expertise in game design, market analysis, and team collaboration. Karan has also held positions at Zynga, Reliance Games, and Electronic Arts, contributing to successful game launches and improvements in user engagement and monetization through data-driven strategies. Karan's educational background includes a PGDM in Market Research & Analytics from MICA and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani.
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KRAFTON India
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Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies with a goal to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services. KRAFTON India has established itself as a trailblazer in the gaming industry, driven by its unwavering commitment to delivering distinctive and enjoyable gaming experiences. We take immense pride in our premier entertainment properties that include highly popular titles like BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, Garuda Saga, Defense Derby, New State Mobile. These games have not only captured the hearts of Indian players but have also played a pivotal role in fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem in the country. By organizing India-centric events and delivering localized content, KRAFTON India has made substantial contributions to the growth of e-sports in India. With an active investment approach, KRAFTON India has strategically channeled over $150 million into the Indian market over between 2021 to 2023 and recently announced another 150$ million to the Indian start-up ecosystem for the next two years. These investments primarily target gaming, technology start-ups, and media and entertainment sectors. With an India-first approach, KRAFTON remains committed to fostering holistic growth of the gaming and startup ecosystem in the country and as a part of this objective, KRAFTON launched KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator in October 2023 (KIGI).