Karunya Gunavathy K

CEO

Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India8 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Empowered rural women through innovative commerce solutions.
  • Led impactful workshops on gender equality in education.
  • Developed branding strategies that significantly increased client engagement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Social Entrepreneur focused on rural development and ethical commerce.

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Skills

Core Skills

Rural Livelihood CreationDesign ThinkingSocial EntrepreneurshipBrand StrategyPresentation Design

Other Skills

Soft Skills TrainingRecruitmentJob PlacementsTraining and Development (HR)Technical TrainingPresentation SkillsMarketing ManagementTalent ManagementSupportive ServicesCommunicationCoachingTrainingSkill DevelopmentSocial DevelopmentLeadership

About

I am building Kottravai — a design-led livelihood platform that connects rural women creators to meaningful market opportunities. This work is deeply personal and operationally grounded. Kottravai focuses on structured skill development, quality discipline, and market-ready product ecosystems so that rural women can participate in commerce with dignity - not dependency. My journey sits at the intersection of: • rural livelihood creation • design thinking • ethical and scalable commerce • systems-driven execution Alongside this, I continue to oversee daily operations at Raphael Creatives, ensuring delivery excellence and continuity for our clients while the leadership team drives execution on the ground. I believe sustainable impact is not built through intention alone — it requires systems, consistency, and long-term market alignment. Kottravai is being built with exactly that focus. Open to: • ecosystem partnerships • ethical sourcing collaborations • retail and export conversations • institutional alliances supporting women-led production

Experience

8 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Kottravai

Chief Executive Officer

May 2025Present · 11 mos · Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • As the Founder and CEO of Kottravai, I lead a transformative rural commerce movement empowering women from underserved communities—especially former beedi workers—to become creators, micro-manufacturers, and entrepreneurs.
  • What We Do
  • Kottravai connects rural women to global markets by enabling them to produce and sell handmade crafts, organic food products, eco-friendly wellness goods, and assembled electronics.
  • What I Drive
  • Built and launched a multi-vertical commerce platform
  • Designed rural-friendly micro-franchise and skilling models
  • Established partnerships with SHGs, NGOs, and local supply hubs
  • Oversaw product design, quality, packaging, and digital storefronts
  • Raised awareness for “Made by Mothers” as a brand identity
  • Our Vision
  • To create dignified income for 10,000+ women across India through commerce rooted in care, community, and creativity.
Soft Skills TrainingRecruitmentJob PlacementsTraining and Development (HR)Technical TrainingPresentation Skills+26

Iyanthiran

Chief Executive Officer

May 2024Feb 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos · Rajapalaiyam, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Led the content creation for 'Rising Daughters,' a book on gender equality in education.
  • Facilitated workshops across Tamil Nadu, impacting rural youth and first-gen learners.
  • Our focus is on creating opportunities for growth and development, both for individuals and organizations, through comprehensive training programs and strategic HR initiatives. Leveraging my expertise in social entrepreneurship, I strive to make a significant impact in the community by fostering an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • At Iyanthiran, we believe in transforming potential into performance, and it is my mission to guide our clients and students towards achieving their highest aspirations
Soft Skills TrainingRecruitmentJob PlacementsTraining and Development (HR)Technical TrainingSocial Entrepreneurship

Voice of tamilnadu foundation

Chief of Staff

Nov 2023Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

  • We are not just an organization; we are a community.
  • Our platform for addressing specific needs and challenges faced by individuals in our community. Whether it's Career assistance, mentorship, or emotional support, we strive to be a reliable resource for those in need.

Raphael creatives

Chief Executive Officer

Apr 2023Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos · India · Remote

  • Elevated Brand Visibility: Developed and executed a comprehensive branding strategy for clients, which included customized presentation designs and social media campaigns, leading to a 60% increase in online engagement and brand recognition.
  • Innovative Design Solutions: Introduced cutting-edge design techniques that reduced project turnaround time by 20%, enabling clients to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Designed Engaging Presentations: Led a team in creating over 150 high-impact presentations for clients across various sectors, enhancing their pitch success rate by an average of 40% through effective storytelling and visual communication.
  • Established Strategic Partnerships: Cultivated relationships with local businesses and educational institutions, fostering collaboration that expanded our network and increased referral rates by 50%, positioning Iyanthiran Edge as a trusted community resource.
Pitch deckPresentation Design2D graphicsLogo DesignSocial media postsMicrosoft Office+1

Slyds - presentation strategy & design company

Presentation Specialist

Nov 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Tailored Presentation Solutions: Design customized presentations for diverse clients, focusing on their unique messaging needs and audience engagement strategies, leading to a 50% increase in positive feedback from clients.
  • Template Creation and Optimization: Developed a library of presentation templates that maintain brand consistency while enhancing design quality, reducing design time by 25%.
  • Data Visualization: Translate complex data into visually engaging graphics and slides, making information easily digestible for audiences and improving comprehension during presentations by 40%.
Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft PowerPointPitch deckPresentation DesignPresentation Skills

State of the city presentations

Remote Presentation / Graphic Specialist

Aug 2019Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

  • Ability to create visual materials such as print collateral, flyers, social media graphics,
  • infographics, PowerPoint presentations, PowerPoint templates and brand assets while
  • adhering to our company’s and our client’s guidelines
  • Ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage/execute multiple ongoing projects
  • Strong consultative, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven record of working and thriving in a fast-paced changing environment with examples
  • of the ability to change direction based on contingencies or environmental changes while
  • staying true to the creative brief/strategy
  • Strong project-management skills and the ability to take ownership of assigned projects from
  • beginning to end
  • Ability to be flexible and accommodating under pressure
  • Strong proof-reading skills and attention to detail

Knowmore cph

Presentation Specialist

Mar 2019Aug 2019 · 5 mos

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Rr donnelley

Document Specialist

Aug 2017Mar 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos · Chennai

Education

Government College of Engineering, Bodinayakanur

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2013Jan 2017

Kalasalingam University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Jun 2024Jun 2026

University of Madras

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Information Security Management

Jan 2017Jan 2019

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