Practical consulting for the businesses that build India.
MSMEs and startups are the backbone of the Indian economy. Yet most consulting is designed for large corporates: priced high, slow to deliver and hard to apply on the shop floor.
Who we are
Our team
Our team includes GRI-certified ESG reporters, experienced recruiters, insurance specialists, corporate trainers and finance advisors.
Leadership
Meet Our Directors
Five Directors with decades of experience between them, and close to every client.
Venu Gorthi
Managing DirectorLeads our protection pillar
- 28
- years in insurance sales
- MBA
- and certified referral marketing coach
Venu has 28 years in insurance sales, including a role as Vice President – Agency Sales at HDFC Life Insurance, where he led large teams to sales and operational excellence. He holds an MBA and is a certified referral marketing coach. He pairs deep insurance expertise with an understanding of how businesses grow through trust and relationships. Empathetic and patient, he takes the time to understand each MSME owner’s risks and helps build protection that fits. His energy and motivation inspire clients and teams alike.
Mahua Gorthi
Director – Human Capital and SustainabilityLeads our talent pillar
- 14
- years in sales
- 14
- years as an entrepreneur
- 3
- startups founded
Mahua brings 14 years of sales experience across pharma and insurance and 14 years as an entrepreneur, having founded three startups including LadderStep. She is a GRI-certified reporter, an NLP life coach and a certified business coach, and received the Best Business Coach award from Vyaapar Jagat. A master networker across several business platforms, she is known for logical thinking and clear communication. A recent breast cancer survivor, she embodies resilience and brings that strength to every founder she works with.
Surya Shailendra Kumar
Director – Client Success and GrowthLeads our growth pillar
- 33
- years in media and digital
- Level 1
- cricket coach
Surya has 33 years of experience in media and digital, specialising in client success for real estate businesses. At The Hindu he served as Regional Manager and Vertical Head and earned reward trips across the world. He holds an MBA and is relationship-oriented: he connects with people easily, nurtures bonds for life and always goes the extra mile. An avid cricketer and Level 1 coach, he represented Hyderabad at zonal level.
Nachiketh Desai
Director – TechnologyLeads our technology arm
- B.Tech
- Electronics and Communication, SRM University
- MBA
- Entrepreneurship
Nachiketh is the youngest member of the team, an entrepreneur and software engineer. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from SRM University, Chennai, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship. He works hands-on across web applications, backend services and cloud infrastructure, and has built and run products end to end, from the first line of code to deployment and maintenance. He built the LadderStep portal and website. Practical and hands-on, he brings a builder’s approach to strategy: clear plans, systems that work and a close eye on what moves a business forward.
Sudheer Sivapuram
Director – Strategy and ExpansionLeads our strategy pillar
- 33+
- years of corporate experience
- 2
- product acquisitions, from due diligence to integration
Sudheer brings over 33 years of corporate experience across leadership roles in product marketing, business strategy and go-to-market initiatives. Having worked with customers across global markets, he has a strong understanding of diverse business environments and growth opportunities. His expertise spans brand positioning, ideal customer profiling, competitive analysis, messaging and integrated online and offline marketing strategies. He also brings deep insight into how organisations can use AI effectively to accelerate growth and improve business outcomes. Having played key roles in two product acquisitions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration, Sudheer combines strategic thinking with practical execution to help businesses navigate growth and expansion.
How we work
Our approach: the 4 Pillars
We believe sustainable growth rests on four connected pillars.
That is why we look at your business as a whole, then work on the rung that needs attention first.
Our values
What we believe
Results over reports.
Every engagement ends with actions you can take on Monday.
Right-sized solutions.
Big-company thinking at MSME-friendly cost.
Long-term partnership.
We grow when our clients grow.
Honest advice.
If something is not right for your business, we will tell you.