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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj returns with new venture: A look at his education, career, new startup and more
WhiteHat Jr founder, Karan Bajaj, is back in the spotlight with his latest startup, Complement1, a healthcare platform focused on improving cancer care through personalised lifestyle coaching. This marks a major shift in his career from the tech-education sector to the healthcare industry. Let's take a closer look at Karan Bajaj's education, career journey, and his inspiring new venture. Karan Bajaj's New Startup Complement1: A Fresh Chapter in Healthcare After stepping away from his role at WhiteHat Jr, Karan Bajaj has now launched Complement1, a cancer care startup based in the United States. The company recently raised $16 million in seed funding, led by Owl Ventures and Blume Ventures, along with support from other undisclosed investors. Complement1 is designed to offer tech-enabled, evidence-backed, and personalised coaching for cancer patients and individuals at high risk. The goal is to help them adopt and maintain lifestyle changes—like improved nutrition, physical activity, and mind-body practices—guided by dedicated CoActive Coaches. According to Bajaj, "Lifestyle change is one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked tools in cancer care." His vision is to make clinically recommended routines part of daily life for patients, improving both their health outcomes and overall well-being. Complement1's Promise: Technology Meets Compassion in Cancer Support The platform uses scientific research from multiple global studies and meta-analyses. According to the company: Patients using Complement1 experienced 37% fewer side effects, 18% less pain, and 27% better sleep. Over 90% of users stick to the routine, a rare achievement in lifestyle-based healthcare. The platform also aims to cut cancer-related healthcare costs by up to 30%, making it a valuable addition for insurance companies, employers, and care providers. In a world where nearly 1 in 2 Americans may face cancer in their lifetime, Complement1 offers hope through education, coaching, and behavioural changes. Karan Bajaj: From Tech-Education to Holistic Health Early Life and Education Karan Bajaj was born in India and raised in a family with a military background. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM,), Bangalore—one of India's top business schools. Professional Journey Before becoming the WhiteHat Jr founder, Bajaj worked with some of the world's leading companies, like: Procter & Gamble The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Kraft Foods He later moved into the media sector, becoming CEO of Discovery Networks in 2016. In that role, he headed Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, and Discovery Kids in South Asia until 2019. The WhiteHat Jr Success Story In 2018, Karan Bajaj founded WhiteHat Jr, an online learning platform that focused on teaching coding and maths to children. The startup quickly gained popularity and was acquired by BYJU'S in 2020 for a whopping $300 million. Post-acquisition, Bajaj led BYJU'S International Division, launching educational programmes for students in the US, Brazil, and Mexico. Under his leadership, Byju's FutureSchool introduced a wide variety of courses, including music, English, fine arts, and science. He left BYJU'S in August 2021. A Talented Author with a Passion for Spiritual Exploration Apart from being a successful entrepreneur, Karan Bajaj is also a published author. His novels blend elements of spirituality, adventure, and self-discovery. Notable Books by Karan Bajaj: Keep Off The Grass (2008): A psychedelic journey of a Yale graduate exploring India. Johnny Gone Down (2010): A gripping thriller about a man's transformation through bizarre life events. The Seeker (2015): A tale of a Wall Street banker who leaves everything to become a yogi in the Himalayas. The Yoga of Max's Discontent: Reviewed by the Chicago Tribune and other notable publications. Bajaj's books have been shortlisted for awards like the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award and Indiaplaza Golden Quill. Karan Bajaj's wife and kids Karan is married to Kerry Bajaj, who is a child sleep expert. The couple have two daughters What's Next for Karan Bajaj? With Complement1, the WhiteHat Jr founder has taken a bold step into the world of healthcare and lifestyle coaching. His journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, from education to holistic cancer care, reflects his versatility and vision. By combining technology, clinical research, and personal coaching, Karan Bajaj aims to transform cancer care, making his new startup Complement1 one to watch. Karan Bajaj's inspiring story showcases how one individual can impact multiple industries—from education and tech to healthcare and wellness. With Complement1, he is not only returning to entrepreneurship but also making a meaningful difference in people's lives. As the WhiteHat Jr founder embarks on this new path, all eyes are on how Complement1 will grow and revolutionise cancer care across the globe. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.
Entrepreneur
15-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
WhiteHat Jr Founder Karan Bajaj Launches Healthtech Venture Complement 1 with USD 16 Mn Round
The seed round was led by Owl Ventures and Blume Ventures, marking a strong vote of confidence in Complement 1's mission to personalise cancer care through lifestyle medicine. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Karan Bajaj, co-founder of WhiteHat Jr, has launched his latest venture, Complement 1, a healthtech startup focused on integrating personalised lifestyle medicine into cancer care. Emerging from stealth, the startup has secured USD 16 million in seed funding led by Owl Ventures and Blume Ventures. Complement 1 has introduced what it calls the first tech-enabled, clinically validated lifestyle modification platform tailored for cancer patients and high-risk individuals. The platform delivers personalised, daily guidance through one-on-one support from "CoActive Coaches," focusing on evidence-based interventions such as nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. "Lifestyle change is one of the most powerful yet underused tools in cancer care," said Karan Bajaj, CEO and Co-founder of Complement 1. "Every oncologist will tell you patients need more support incorporating clinically recommended physical activity, nutrition, and mind-body practices. We've cracked the code on daily engagement with personalised, compassionate coaching—helping patients make meaningful, lasting improvements during and beyond treatment." The platform leverages data from multiple meta-analyses demonstrating the impact of behavioural interventions on cancer outcomes. According to Complement 1, its clinical trials reveal users experienced 37% fewer treatment side effects, 18% less pain, and 27% better sleep, with over 90% adherence rates. It also claims to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs by up to 30% for health plans, employers, and care providers. Research shared by the company highlights that nearly one in two Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Lifestyle modifications, it says, can cut cancer recurrence by 35% and mortality by 37%, while enhancing overall quality of life. The fresh funding will be channelled into further developing and scaling the platform, with the mission to fill a critical gap in conventional cancer treatment by offering holistic, lifestyle-based, evidence-backed support. Bajaj previously founded WhiteHat Jr in 2018, which was acquired by BYJU'S for USD 300 million in 2020. After leading BYJU'S international division post-acquisition, he stepped down in August 2021. Complement 1 marks his return to entrepreneurship, this time with a healthcare focus.
