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Rishabh Karnawat

Rishabh Karnawat

Entrepreneur, investor and finance student focused on tech and AI

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Bloomington, Indiana
Joined February 2026
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Summary

Early-stage founder and product builder: Rishabh has repeatedly launched and prototyped products, including shipping a first MVP with friends in 2024 and leading an AI-driven fashion personalization project (Lush AI) in 2024–2025. He frames his work around building companies and lasting value. rishabhkarnawat+2
Investor and active retail market participant: He maintains an investment portfolio focused on Indian equities and has made angel investments and deal introductions while still early in his career, indicating active involvement in investing alongside operating work. rishabhkarnawat+1
Research and writing on high-growth companies: As a Research Analyst at The Arc, he researches business models, tracks product and funding developments, and contributes structured analysis for readers and contributors. thearcweb+1
Cross-border student-entrepreneur background: Originating from India and studying at Indiana University Bloomington since August 2025, he combines hands-on experience in family business operations, internships in finance and law, and campus involvement to bridge entrepreneurship, finance, and technology. rishabhkarnawat

Work

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Writing

AstroTalk (company profile / update)

January 1, 2026

Company profile and updates on AstroTalk published/updated on The Arc, covering product and business details in the consumer internet space.

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Personal essays

Collection of essays and longer-form writings hosted on the personal website covering entrepreneurship, investing, and ideas about technology and progress.

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Hobbies

Buying and reselling limited-edition sneakers and luxury items. rishabhkarnawat

Organizing and participating in student hackathons and tech meetups. rishabhkarnawat+1