Karan Walia — Co-Founder
If you're looking for the best supply chain and logistics startup, you've come to the right place. Hi, I'm Karan, Co-founder of SHIPZIP. Growing up in Kolkata, I always dreamed of being an entrepreneur. Watching my mother, who is a dedicated teacher, instilled in me the importance of hard work and learning. But I also saw how my father, a businessman, navigated challenges with resilience. This combination inspired me, but I knew I didn't want to jump into entrepreneurship without understanding what it takes. I spent years working with startups and multinational companies, from HR outsourcing in the US to managing market expansions in the Middle East. Each role taught me something crucial - how to solve problems, build networks, and identify gaps. But the real turning point came when my brother and I started noticing how much India's logistics system struggled to keep up with its demands.We saw the inefficiencies, the delays, and the missed opportunities and thought, "Why not fix this ourselves?" That's how SHIPZIP was born, a company built on the belief that Indian businesses deserve better logistics, no matter where they're located. Within 6 years of SHIPZIP, we've built: • A network of 25+ distribution centres • Supply Chain Expansion of global brands • A fleet of 8,500+ vehicles • Delivered 10 Lac Ton+ shipments annually. We should connect if you want to: • Solve real-world business challenges • Build in underserved markets • Use tech to make an impact In the next 5 years, I want to scale SHIPZIP to serve more businesses while creating meaningful jobs in smaller markets. Reach out to me here or visit [www.shipzip.in](http://www.shipzip.in/). Let's make something incredible together.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a logistics and supply chain expert with entrepreneurial experience in startup environments.
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Experience: 16 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- Co-founded a logistics startup with significant impact.
- Developed a logistics network with 25+ distribution centers.
- Scaled SHIPZIP to deliver over 10 Lac Ton shipments annually.
Work Experience
ShipZip Logistics
Co-Founder (7 yrs 7 mos)
Lux Industries Ltd
Global Marketing at Lux Industries Ltd (2 yrs)
Bluewater Media
Management Consultant (3 mos)
ZULOC
Founder (2 yrs 6 mos)
plugHR
Head of Brand & Business Development (4 yrs)
Mackson Inc
Marketing Executive (1 yr 3 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of Tampa
Bachelors in Business Administration at West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata
Management & Entrepreneurship at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)