Meet the Team
Behind every successful engagement is a dedicated team that works as an extension of our clients’ leadership. Meet the professionals who combine expertise with passion, building long-term partnerships grounded in trust, integrity, and results.
Managing Partner & CEO
Sriram Sekhar
Sriram, has guided startups and SMEs through fundraising, M&A, and business strategy with a focus on real growth. From decoding cap tables to crafting winning pitches, he brings clarity where it matters. Outside work, he’s a dog dad, filter coffee loyalist, and part-time jungle gym for his kids.
Chief Happiness Officer
Tashi Sriram
Our resident Chief Happiness Officer. She’s been supervising Smart Advisors since before Zoom was a thing, offering emotional support, judgmental side-eyes, and the occasional bark during investor calls.
Manager - Corporate Finance
Akshaya N
With 7+ years of experience across business, tech and accounts along with a vast stakeholder management and handling team, Akshaya’s capabilities help to manage the clients and investors efficiently to drive the positive deal outcomes.
Team Lead
Pragnya Vasista
With a background in Economics and a passion for business strategy, Pragnya brings a sharp analytical lens and a fresh, entrepreneurial mindset to every project she leads. From building financial models and business plans to end-to-end client engagements, she’s developed leadership skills early in her career.
Analyst
Bhavya Sri D
With an MBA in Finance & 2 years at Smart Advisors, Bhavya has been turning numbers into strategy — from pitch decks and financial models to fundraising plans and market insights.She loves uncovering the story behind the data and helping businesses grow smarter. She brings clarity and structure to every decision.
Analyst
Oviya Selvamani
With experience as a Finance Technician in the UK and now an Analyst, Oviya brings sharp analytical skills and a love for financial modeling, investment analysis, and market research to the table. She's all about staying ahead of market trends and finding innovative ways to make finance work smarter.
Analyst
Preeti Vindokumar
With a knack for turning complex data into clear, strategic insights, Preeti brings depth and clarity to everything from market research, financial analysis to compelling pitch decks. She bridges numbers and narratives to enable smart decisions at every level.
Strategic Operations Associate
Meghna DM
With an MBA in Finance from Symbiosis and around 6+ years of experience across accounting, consulting, and content strategy, Meghna brings a unique mix of structure and creativity to Smart Advisors.