Karl Mehta
Chief Executive Officer at Edcast, Inc.
Profile
Karl Mehta was the founder of PlaySpan, Inc. (founded in 2006) and Edcast, Inc. (founded in 2014), where he held the titles of Chief Executive Officer.
He currently holds director positions at Icreate.com, Inc., State of California, and BharCap Acquisition Corp.
Mr. Mehta previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Omnilabs Ltd.
and was a director at Simpa Networks, Inc. and PayClip, Inc. He was also a Principal at Delphi & Co. and a Venture Partner at Menlo Ventures Management LP.
From 2000 to 2005, he was the Vice President-Sales & Business Development at MobileAria, Inc. He was an advisor at Ecosystem Ventures LLC and a Principal at The White House in 2013.
Mr. Mehta received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mumbai.
Karl Mehta active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Edcast, Inc.
 Edcast, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Edcast, Inc. operates an online learning platform. Its EdCast Knowledge Networks, a mobile and cloud based learning platform for institutions, enterprises, governments and non-profits enables students and users to collaborate with each other and learn. The company was founded by Karl Mehta in 2013 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2014 |
| State of California | Director/Board Member | - |
BharCap Acquisition Corp.
 BharCap Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance BharCap Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 24, 2021 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Icreate.com, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Karl Mehta
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
PlaySpan, Inc.
 PlaySpan, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services PlaySpan, Inc. is a payment company. Its payments platform handles transactions for digital goods in online games, digital media, and social networks around the world. The company was founded by Arjun Mehta, Karl Mehta and Alexander Harry Fries in 2006 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Founder | 01/03/2013 |
| The White House | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/03/2013 |
MobileAria, Inc.
 MobileAria, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology MobileAria, Inc. provides fleet management and security services for mobile transportation platforms. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in Mountain View, CA | Sales & Marketing | 01/04/2005 |
Ecosystem Ventures LLC
 Ecosystem Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ecosystem Ventures LLC (Ecosystem Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Alexander Harry Fries. The firm is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Simpa Networks, Inc.
 Simpa Networks, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Simpa Networks, Inc. develops portable solar home systems. The firm sells solar-as-a-service to energy-poor households and small medium enterprises in rural India. The company was founded by Michael Macharg, Paul Needham, and Jacob Winiecki in 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Karl Mehta
| University of Mumbai | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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| Icreate.com, Inc. | |
Simpa Networks, Inc.
Simpa Networks, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Simpa Networks, Inc. develops portable solar home systems. The firm sells solar-as-a-service to energy-poor households and small medium enterprises in rural India. The company was founded by Michael Macharg, Paul Needham, and Jacob Winiecki in 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Distribution Services |
Delphi & Co.
 Delphi & Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Delphi & Co provides legal services. The company offers services in areas such as IT, telecommunications, intellectual property and life science. It has clients in Scandinavia, Europe and North America. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered Stockholm, in Sweden. | Commercial Services |
| Omnilabs Ltd. | Commercial Services |
Menlo Ventures Management LP
 Menlo Ventures Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Menlo Ventures Management LP (Menlo Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by DuBose Montgomery. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
| State of California | Government |
MobileAria, Inc.
MobileAria, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology MobileAria, Inc. provides fleet management and security services for mobile transportation platforms. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in Mountain View, CA | Electronic Technology |
PlaySpan, Inc.
PlaySpan, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services PlaySpan, Inc. is a payment company. Its payments platform handles transactions for digital goods in online games, digital media, and social networks around the world. The company was founded by Arjun Mehta, Karl Mehta and Alexander Harry Fries in 2006 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Technology Services |
Ecosystem Ventures LLC
Ecosystem Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ecosystem Ventures LLC (Ecosystem Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Alexander Harry Fries. The firm is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. | Finance |
| The White House | Government |
Edcast, Inc.
Edcast, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Edcast, Inc. operates an online learning platform. Its EdCast Knowledge Networks, a mobile and cloud based learning platform for institutions, enterprises, governments and non-profits enables students and users to collaborate with each other and learn. The company was founded by Karl Mehta in 2013 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
PayClip, Inc.
 PayClip, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Part of PayClip S de RL de CV, PayClip, Inc. is an American company that provides electronic payment services. The company was founded by Adolfo Babatz and he has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
BharCap Acquisition Corp.
BharCap Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance BharCap Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 24, 2021 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
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