Venkat is a non-linear business strategist and innovation executive with a global footprint, known for guiding organizations through complex transformations. With deep expertise in design thinking, he combines strategic foresight with a passion for innovation and purposeful transformation to help businesses remain resilient and relevant in today’s fast-evolving landscape.

Drawing from methodologies such as design thinking, systems thinking, and lean startup, he works with organizations—across sectors and geographies—to embed purpose into strategy and structure into innovation. His approach is grounded in creating measurable impact, whether internally or through external partnerships.

Over the years, he has collaborated with Fortune 50–100 companies, startups, government institutions, and non-profits. His experience leading multicultural, multidisciplinary teams across domains has given him a rich perspective on navigating diverse business realities and unlocking true organizational value. He is especially adept at moving teams beyond “educated incapacity” toward bold, actionable transformation.

Venkat’s core strength lies in [re]framing mental models and designing mechanisms to rethink business models—emphasizing ecosystem-wide solutions over isolated stakeholder strategies. He specializes in orchestrating multi-stakeholder collaboration around a unified purpose and vision.

Known for his adaptability, cultural intelligence, and appetite for calculated risk, Venkat brings both clarity and creativity to the innovation table. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him traveling, reading, or staying sharp through boxing and workouts.