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Sharthok Chakraborty

Co-Founder & CEO at Klaar

Performance ManagementTalent ManagementOrganizational DesignHR TechAI in HRExecutive Coaching
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About

I'm Sharthok Chakraborty, the Co-Founder and CEO of Klaar. My journey has taken me from an engineering background to leading HR across 11 countries as a Regional VP at Aramex, and now to building what I believe is the fastest-growing performance and talent management platform globally. I’m deeply passionate about moving HR tech away from mere compliance and toward realizing true human potential. I spend a lot of my time in the weeds of AI transformation, specifically building AI agents that solve real People Ops problems. I’m a firm believer that HR tech must be built by practitioners who understand the 'gut feeling' of the role. Whether we're talking about the 'unbundled org' framework, predictive analytics, or even bass guitar, I'm always looking to connect with forward-thinking leaders who want to reinvent how we work.

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What I can offer

  • ›Actionable AI guides for HR
  • ›Organizational design frameworks
  • ›Performance management automation via Klaar
  • ›Executive coaching and change management expertise

Looking for

  • ›expanding my professional network
  • ›exploring mutual opportunities in HR Tech and AI transformation

Best fit for

CHROsChief People OfficersForward-thinking HR leadersHR Tech founders

Current Interests

AI Agents (Claude, n8n, Make workflows)The 'Unbundled Org' frameworkPredictive Analytics in HRBass guitarOrganizational Design for the AI age

Background

Career

Transitioned from an electrical engineering background to HR leadership roles at Kraft Heinz, Cipla, and Aramex (Regional VP), eventually founding Klaar to reinvent performance management.

Education

MBA in Human Resources Management from XLRI Jamshedpur (2013–2015); B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Netaji Subhash Engineering College (2007–2011).

Achievements

  • ›Founded Klaar, the fastest growing Performance and Talent Management platform globally.
  • ›Led performance and cultural integration for Aramex across 11 countries in APAC.
  • ›Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice.
  • ›Secured a Pre-Placement Offer from ITC Limited during his MBA.

Opinions

  • HR tech should be built by former HR practitioners; consultants cannot replicate the 'gut feeling' of an HR leader.
  • AI transformation is 100% a people problem, not just a tech one.
  • Performance reviews should be predictive signals to catch risks like attrition, not just reactive compliance.
  • People are more than line items on a P&L sheet.