Our Mission
Pioneering Civic Technology for Global Impact
Karakoram is an award-winning Impact Venture Studio and Design, Engineering, & Innovation consultancy at the forefront of Civic Technology. We're dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing humanitarian, environmental, and democratic resilience challenges through innovative technical solutions and world changing ventures.
Our Approach
At Karakoram, we blend entrepreneurial thinking with strategic design and cutting-edge engineering to create transformative products, services, experiences, and ventures. Our unique methodology:
- Emphasizes empathy, optimism, and creativity alongside analytical reasoning
- Navigates ambiguity with confidence
- Balances purpose with profit
- De-risks ambitious projects through rapid experimentation
Global Reach, Diverse Expertise
Since our founding in 2019, Karakoram has:
- Executed high-impact projects across three continents
- Adapted Silicon Valley methodologies like Google Venture Sprints for developmental challenges
- Pioneered rapid prototyping in software, hardware, and AI to de-risk ambitious interventions
- Partnered with world governments, United Nations offices, NGOs, and democracy groups.
Our diverse team of strategists, designers, and engineers brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences, enabling us to create sustainable, empathetic, and ethical solutions.
Recognition and Vision
Karakoram is honored to be the recipient of the 2020 UNDP Global Innovator Award. This recognition fuels our ambition to revolutionize private consultancy and intergovernmental partnerships, drawing inspiration from NASA's collaborative model with the private sector.
Our Awards:
Join Us in Shaping the Future
At Karakoram, we're committed to creating a future that's inclusive of people, planet, and profit. Partner with us to turn your ambitious ideas into reality and make a lasting positive impact on the world.
