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Kamal Karanth

A Talent Intelligence Pioneer Decoding India’s Evolving Workforce Landscape

Compiled using ChatGPT by Dr. Vishal Verma

Profile Snapshot

Kamal Karanth is the Co-Founder of Xpheno, a talent intelligence platform focused on workforce data, hiring trends, and labor market insights. With a background in technology and talent analytics, he is known for translating complex people data into clear, actionable insights for leaders and HR professionals.

Contribution

He has contributed to HR and talent strategy by building data-driven frameworks that help organizations understand hiring dynamics, skill demand, and workforce movement. Through Xpheno’s research and reports, he has strengthened evidence-based decision-making in recruitment and workforce planning.

What We Learn From Him & Why We Should Follow Him

Kamal Karanth teaches us the growing importance of data literacy and market intelligence in modern HR. His work shows how external talent data can inform smarter hiring, workforce planning, and strategic decisions. He emphasizes clarity, transparency, and factual insight over assumptions and anecdotal judgment. Following his thinking helps HR professionals move toward evidence-based talent strategies and a deeper understanding of labor market realities. His approach reminds us that HR’s strategic relevance increases when people decisions are grounded in reliable data, timely insights, and a clear view of how talent markets are continuously evolving.