Venugopal C, Ph.D.

CEO

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India51 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led over 100 consulting projects in diverse sectors.
Mentored numerous startups to refine business models.
Published research in international refereed journals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned management consultant with expertise in strategy and operational excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipCoachingManagement ConsultingStrategy

Other Skills

MentoringStartup FacilitationLean MethodologiesOrganisational StructuringSupply Chain OptimisingMarket ResearchLean ManufacturingBusiness Process ImprovementExecutive CoachingBusiness PlanningChange ManagementProcess ImprovementHuman ResourcesTeam ManagementBusiness Strategy

About

Four decades of professional management experience with 28 years in the corporate world and over 15 years in a boutique management consulting firm cofounded in 2002. In the last 15 years have led over 100 consulting projects in the areas of Strategy, Marketing Research, Organisation restructuring, Performance improvement ,Lean Manufacturing and HR . In the last 7 years, supplier capability improvement projects have been a focus. This involves supplier identification, evaluation, and development. Work with leading OEMs in enhancing the effectiveness of their MSME suppliers. Continue to mentor and coach managers and entrepreneurs. Have helped several startups sharpen revenue models, fine tune product offerings and create winning business plans. Have also helped mid size companies pursue accelerated growth through a change of trajectories. Also involved in academics - teaching, research and writing . Published in international refereed journals . Research interest includes Information Systems, Research Methodology and Strategic Management.

Experience

51 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

12 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

7 mos

Current Experience

Krysalis consultancy services pvt ltd

Director

Oct 2025 – Present · 7 mos

Startupbuddy.in

Chief Mentor

Oct 2014 – Dec 2025 · 11 yrs 2 mos · Chennai Area, India

Mentoring entrepreneurs; Startup facilitation; Helping incubate Startup ventures. Assisting young companies discover their growth potential. Creating the supporting ecosystem and networks to help Starups find mentors, angels, seed funding and VCs. Promoting Lean methodologies in Startups.

MentoringStartup FacilitationLean MethodologiesEntrepreneurshipCoaching

Krysalis consultancy services pvt. ltd.

Managing Director & CEO

Oct 2003 – Dec 2025 · 22 yrs 2 mos

Krysalis is a boutique consultancy organisation offering, top of the line advisory services to clients. Since 2003 Krysalis has worked for some of the best names in India and abroad :Akzo Nobel, Amco Batteries, Aspinwall Ltd., Ashok Leyland CUMI, Claas India, Eicher Tractors, Greaves Cotton, ITC,Murugappa Group, Nathan Inc, Reliance, Rittal India,TAFE, TVS Electronics, Thermax represent a partial list of clients.
Krysalis works on specific problem areas identified by its clients , assisting them in area of Strategy and growth , organisational structuring, supply chain optimising, market research, dealer audits , shop floor improvements , etc. Krysalis has been involved in each one of these areas with different clients.
Krysalis also has international clients - Nathan Inc.USA one of the worlds leading econometric consulting companies, HKS Inc a leading architecture firm, Mulk Holdings,UAE are examples of these.

StrategyOrganisational StructuringSupply Chain OptimisingMarket ResearchManagement Consulting