Karoon Monfared
About Karoon Monfared
Karoon Monfared is the Chief Executive Officer of BusPatrol, where he leads initiatives to enhance student safety through technology. He has a background in consulting and operations, with previous roles at McKinsey & Company and BusPatrol, and is committed to equipping school buses with safety technology at no cost to communities.
Current Role as Chief Executive Officer
Karoon Monfared serves as the Chief Executive Officer at BusPatrol, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company's strategic vision and operations, focusing on enhancing student safety through innovative technology. His leadership aims to equip 100% of school buses in the communities served with safety technology at no cost, demonstrating a commitment to improving safety standards in school transportation.
Previous Experience at BusPatrol
Before becoming the CEO, Monfared held two significant positions at BusPatrol. He served as Chief Operating Officer from 2020 to 2022, where he played a crucial role in modernizing school buses with cloud-based IoT safety technology. Following this, he became President for 11 months in 2022, further contributing to the company's mission of enhancing student safety through advanced analytics and fleet management tools.
Consulting Background at McKinsey & Company
Monfared worked as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company from 2006 to 2011 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. During his five years there, he developed expertise in strategic planning and operational efficiency, skills that he later applied in various leadership roles in the technology sector, including his tenure at BusPatrol.
Education at UCLA
Karoon Monfared studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2001 to 2005. His education provided a foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving, which has been instrumental in his career progression in technology and management roles.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Founding MOKA Analytics
Monfared founded MOKA Analytics, where he worked from 2014 to 2020. This venture focused on leveraging data analytics to drive business decisions. His experience in founding and co-founding businesses has equipped him with a strong understanding of scaling fast-growing tech start-ups, which he applies in his current role at BusPatrol.