Draft:Karthik Naralasetty
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Comment: See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Karthik Naralasetty (3rd nomination), from eight months ago. Wikishovel (talk) 16:48, 5 November 2024 (UTC)
Karthik Naralasetty (born August 3, 1989) is an Indian-American entrepreneur, UX designer, and civic leader. He is best known as the founder of Socialblood, a global blood donation platform, and Pawsh, a software solution for pet groomers. In 2024, he announced his candidacy for mayor of Village Of The Hills, Texas.
Early life and education
[edit]Karthik Naralasetty was born in Vetapalem, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was inspired by his father, who founded Villages Integrated Social Action, an organization focused on rebuilding Indian villages. Naralasetty moved to the United States to attend Rutgers University, where he studied computer science and founded a student organization advocating for social causes.[1] He later left Rutgers to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions.
Career
[edit]Socialblood
[edit]In 2011, Naralasetty launched Socialblood, a platform aimed at addressing India's blood donation crisis. Socialblood connected donors with recipients via social media, eventually expanding to 21 countries and partnering with Facebook to further global reach. Today, Socialblood is used by over 120 million people worldwide.[2]
Pawsh
[edit]Naralasetty is also the founder of Pawsh, a platform designed for pet groomers to manage their businesses. Pawsh serves thousands of groomers and provides tools for client scheduling, payments, and customer engagement, supporting independent groomers across the United States.[3]
UX design and consulting
[edit]A self-taught UX designer, Naralasetty consults for Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, Walmart, and Levi's. His work emphasizes human-centered design and impactful technology solutions.[4]
Civic engagement
[edit]In 2024, Naralasetty entered the political arena by running for mayor of Village Of The Hills, Texas. His campaign emphasizes transparency, community engagement, and disaster preparedness. He has advocated for a more inclusive city government and proposed initiatives to support local entrepreneurship.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Naralasetty resides in The Hills, Texas, with his wife, Aditi, and their two children, Leilani and Jaivyn. He is actively involved in community activities and is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all residents.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/indiaborn-karthik-naralasetty-to-contest-mayoral-election-in-texas-who-is-he-101730370369932.html
- ^ https://www.forbesindia.com/article/30-under-30/blood-ties-karthik-naralasetty-saving-lives-by-finding-donors/39589/1
- ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2021/03/01/pitch-pawsh-pet-grooming-startup-platform.html
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/who-is-karthik-naralasetty-indian-american-tech-innovator-who-could-be-texass-youngest-mayor/articleshow/114820425.cms
- ^ https://www.livemint.com/news/india/karthik-naralasetty-the-indian-american-visionary-who-could-become-texass-next-mayor-11730375586535.html
- ^ https://www.indiatoday.in/world/us-news/story/karthik-naralasetty-the-hills-mayor-election-texas-us-presidential-election-andhra-guntur-indian-origin-2626042-2024-10-31