Born with a knack for numbers and an insatiable curiosity for business, I embarked on my journey at Osmania University, Hyderabad, earning my Bachelor of Commerce degree. But my real education began when I pursued my Chartered Accountancy (India’s CPA equivalent) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The rigor, discipline, and deep dive into finance shaped my analytical mind and gave me an early understanding of how businesses truly function—not just in theory, but in the real world.

Armed with my CA qualification, I entered the world of consulting and corporate finance, where I worked with some of the most prestigious firms, including Arthur Andersen, PricewaterhouseCoopers (IBM Business Consulting), and Hexaware Technologies. These roles honed my expertise in corporate structuring, M&A, working capital management, and financial re-engineering.

At Hexaware Technologies, I played a crucial role in building out its BPO practice, scaling it from a $50M company to a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Leading strategy, process automation, and client relationships, I facilitated large-scale transformations that became industry benchmarks.

As the Vice President of BPO at Hexaware, I was at the forefront of India’s outsourcing boom. From helping firms offshore their financial operations to setting up sustainable growth models, I gained an insider’s perspective on how businesses scale—insights that would later help me guide companies through their IPOs.

In 2008, I took the entrepreneurial leap, co-founding Progetan / Third I Inventech, a technology consulting and new product development company. Here, I led digital transformation initiatives and played a pivotal role in launching an IoT spin-off, TII Infotech. From creating mobile application strategies for healthcare to forming global alliances with giants like IBM, SAP, and Infor, I saw firsthand how technology and finance could merge to create billion-dollar opportunities.

During this time, I also became deeply involved in business process outsourcing (BPO) and shared services. As President of Global Strategic Consulting at Ramco Systems, I helped the company shift from an ERP vendor to a business transformation powerhouse, turning around their U.S. operations from a $4M deficit to a profitable venture with a $50M sales target.

In 2015, I co-founded GPS Ventures LLC, Zanker Advisors, and Exponential Inc., a holding group dedicated to management consulting and corporate finance advisory services. This was the culmination of everything I had learned—helping companies not just survive but thrive.

• Secured $100M in underwriting and structured over $1B in funding deals
• Helped a $31M mining company list on the NYSE with a $10M IPO
• Designed M&A strategies for companies looking to expand through stock acquisitions
• Facilitated cross-border investments to enable international businesses to establish U.S. operations

During the COVID-19 crisis, I pioneered capital solutions to help businesses stay afloat, structuring sale and leaseback deals like:

✔ $8M – Healthcare company in Michigan

✔ $4.8M – Manufacturing company in Michigan

✔ $4M – Manufacturing company in Michigan

✔ $1.2M – Technology company in Texas

I have since worked with companies across industries—manufacturing, tech, healthcare, defense, and blockchain—to optimize their financial structure, raise capital, and go public.

Over the years, I’ve taken on advisory and board positions across multiple ventures, including:

• Aerospace & Defense – Abhyuday Aerospace Cluster Inc. & Indus International Research Foundation (IIRF)
• EV & Mobility – Hummingbird EV Inc.
• Blockchain & Web3 – Abris.io
• Healthcare & Research – Med Therapy

From mentoring startups to speaking on global stages like TEDx, the United Nations, and business summits, I’ve shared insights on capital markets, global investments, and economic transformations.

I have also represented the U.S. Embassy at the Business Booster Series in Tunisia, discussing Indo-US trade relations and investment opportunities.

Having lived and worked across both India and the United States, I am deeply passionate about strengthening economic, strategic, and trade relations between the two countries. Through IIRF, WTC Utah, and cross-border investment facilitation, I actively work with governments, investors, and enterprises to create opportunities for bilateral trade and expansion.

This has led to:

✅ Strategic trade missions between India & the US

✅ Funding facilitation for Indian companies looking to scale in the US

✅ Advocacy for Indo-US business collaborations in aerospace, defense, and technology

"Wealth isn’t just what you earn, but how much you empower others."

Through my work with:

• Equippp – A platform for crowdfunding and impact investing
• Pennan Foundation, Hyderabad – Supporting blind schools and children’s education
• IIRF & WTC Utah – Advocating social entrepreneurship and investment in education

I firmly believe that finance should be a tool for progress, and I actively support initiatives that drive education, research, and economic upliftment.

From consulting Fortune 500s to helping startups scale, my mission has always been simple: unlock exponential growth and create business miracles.

With upcoming ventures like my podcast (“Who Wants to Be an Entrepreneur?” / GuruTalks), public speaking engagements, and new investment opportunities, I continue to push the boundaries of business, finance, and global strategy.