Karan Arora
About Karan Arora
Karan Arora serves as the Managing Director and Co-Head of Marketplace at Forge, a position he has held since 2023. He has a background in finance, having previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and held various roles at Forge since 2019.
Work at Forge
Karan Arora has been with Forge since 2019, progressing through various roles. He served as Director from 2019 to 2021, then as Senior Director & Co-Head of Marketplace from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, he was promoted to Managing Director & Co-Head of Marketplace. In his current role, he oversees marketplace operations, focusing on strategic growth and development.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Forge, Karan Arora worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Equity Capital Markets Associate from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he was involved in capital raising activities and contributed to various equity transactions in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Karan Arora holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a Finance Concentration from Duke University. He also has a Minor in Computer Science. Prior to his studies at Duke, he completed the International Baccalaureate program at Hong Kong Island School, which provided him with a strong academic foundation.
Career Progression
Karan Arora's career has shown a clear trajectory in the finance and marketplace sectors. Starting as a Director at Forge, he quickly advanced to Senior Director and then to Managing Director & Co-Head of Marketplace. His experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch further solidified his expertise in equity capital markets.