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Karan Girotra is the Charles H. Dyson Family Professor in the Management Department at Cornell Tech, part of the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. His research and teaching are focused on the promises and perils of technology, exploring how technology can improve various aspects of business, enable new business models, and foster new leadership styles while considering the potential negative externalities. Girotra's work examines how new business models and economic institutions can help reduce carbon emissions, enhance urban living, manage global supply chains, and confront challenges in online retail. A founding faculty member of Cornell Tech, he has played a crucial role in developing studio-based education programs and executive education offerings, collaborating closely with industry leaders. He has received multiple awards for his research and teaching and is recognized for his influential contributions, including the prestigious Wickham Skinner Early Career Research Award. One of his notable works is the best-selling book 'Risk Driven Business Model.' Additionally, Girotra co-founded TerraPass Inc., which has helped individuals and businesses offset countless tons of carbon dioxide emissions. He holds a doctorate from the Wharton School and a bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
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