With over 43 years of experience in the educational industry, Karunakaran BK has made an indelible impact on the landscape of education and knowledge dissemination. A seasoned professional, he has dedicated his career to shaping the future of learning by offering valuable expertise, innovative solutions, and an unwavering commitment to educational excellence.

Karunakaran began his journey in the education sector by working with some of the world’s most renowned names, including Britannica, Grolier international, Marshall Cavendish, World Book Inc and other leading publishers.

As the Founder & CEO of Sai Saraswathi Books, Karunakaran has created a niche in providing top-tier educational resources for schools, colleges, and institutions. His company has been a trusted partner for leading educational establishments, contributing to the development of students’ academic pursuits with high-quality learning materials. With several major clients, including:

1. The New Cambridge High school Group of institutions – Founder – Mrs. Louisa Manohari
2. Shree Saraswati Vidyamandir school – founder – Mr. Sharma
3. Kendriya vidyalaya – Mr. Vasudevan
4. Poornaprajna education centre (Group of institutions) – Shree Vibudhesha Theertha Swamiji
5. MES Kishor Kendra – Mrs Nagalakshmi
6. NAFL – Mrs Benjamin
7. BGS Group of institutions – Mr. Sriram Reddy
8. Garden City College – chairman – Mr. Joseph
9. Sophia Convent High Grounds
10. Maruti Vidhyalaya – Mrs. Saroja Ganesh
11. Baldwin girl’s high school
12. St John’s high school and various other institutions.

Karunakaran is also the Founder of VKR Educational Consultancy, a prominent educational consultancy offering tailored guidance and solutions to schools and educational institutions for ICSE and CBSE Board affiliation.

In addition to his work with educational institutions, Karunakaran has been actively involved in encouraging institutions to further embrace the importance of books, despite the rapid growth of digital content. His advocacy for books as valuable educational tools has sparked meaningful discussions about balancing digital resources with traditional LSRW material.

With a wealth of experience and an unwavering dedication to fostering educational development, Karunakaran continues to inspire and influence the world of learning.