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Karthik Krishnan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been teaching since 2012. He specializes in the business of publishing and media industry transformation, focusing on disruptive forces such as digitization and consumer-generated content. As Global CEO of Britannica Group, he leads a global mission to elevate trustable information and transform learning experiences through technology.
- MBA, NYU Stern School of Business
- Bachelor of Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology
- Certificate in Design Thinking, Stanford University
His research and professional interests center on educational technology, AI in learning, digital publishing, and the future of information. He is passionate about lifelong learning and societal impact, advocating for human-centered design in technology. His work bridges academia and industry, focusing on how digital transformation can improve access, equity, and quality in education.
The published articles reflect a strong thematic focus on the intersection of technology, education, and leadership. They emphasize ethical AI, future skills, education reform, talent identification, and early learning investment, indicating a forward-looking, policy-aware, and socially responsible research trajectory.
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- Stern Scholar, NYU
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
- NACD Governance Fellow
- Top 100 Global Influencer in Education Technology
- Best in KLAS Award
- Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award
- Student of the Year, Coimbatore Institute of Technology
- Best Outgoing Student
Karthik has advised UNICEF and the Global Coalition for Education on youth skills and education policy. He serves on the board of Urban Upbound and as a non-executive director for Britannica Knowledge Systems and Melingo. His leadership extends to transformative initiatives in Harlem, India’s agriculture, and NYU’s media and technology specialization. Though no formal grants are listed, his strategic partnerships with YouTube, Samsung, Northwestern University, and Nickelodeon reflect significant institutional and industry-level support.
He is actively involved in global thought leadership through the World Economic Forum Expert Network and contributes to public discourse via interviews with CEO Today, CIO, Chicago Tribune, and Tech for Good. His work emphasizes excellence, integrity, and the transformative power of education.
