Technology Leadership
From the Inside Out
Not a consultant who will hand you a deck and leave. A thinking partner who has built it, broken it, fixed it, and scaled it — at one of India's most complex platforms.
Start a Conversation17 Years of Technology Leadership
Advice Built on Doing, Not Just Thinking
There is no shortage of technology consultants in India. What is rare is someone who has actually sat in the CIO chair (2020–2024) of a large-scale Indian platform — who has made the budget calls, the hiring mistakes, the architecture decisions, the board presentations — and lived with the consequences. That is what I bring to advisory conversations.
Built at Indian Scale
IndiaMART served millions of businesses across India. The technology challenges — latency, vernacular support, SME behaviour, payment infrastructure — are uniquely Indian. I understand them from the inside.
Product + Technology Together
My career spanned both product and technology leadership. I think about systems holistically — not just the code, but the customer experience, the business model, and the team that builds it.
No Jargon, No Frameworks for Frameworks' Sake
I will tell you what I actually think. If your architecture has a problem, I will say so. If your team structure is working against you, we will talk about that. Honest advisory — not comfortable advisory.
Areas of Advisory
Technology Strategy & Roadmap
Building a technology roadmap that is aligned with business goals — not just engineering ambitions. Where to invest, what to delay, and why.
CTO Mentoring
For first-time or growing CTOs who want a sounding board with real CIO experience. Regular conversations, structured thinking, honest feedback.
Engineering Team Structure
How to organise your engineering team as you scale. Pod models, platform teams, staff engineering — which model fits your stage and why.
B2B Product & Marketplace Strategy
Deep expertise in B2B marketplace dynamics, SME behaviour, supplier-buyer matching, and how to build products that serve both sides of a marketplace.
Technology Due Diligence
For investors or boards who need an independent assessment of a technology team's capability, architecture decisions, and engineering culture.
AI & Emerging Technology
How to think about AI integration in your product — practically, not speculatively. Based on real experience implementing AI in a large-scale B2B platform.
Flexible Engagement Options
Monthly Retainer
Best for: Ongoing strategic support
- 2 × 60-minute advisory sessions per month
- Async support via WhatsApp / email
- Review of key documents, proposals, or decisions
- Strategic sounding board available when you need it
Project Engagement
Best for: Defined problem, defined timeline
- Scoped to a specific challenge
- (e.g., roadmap review, team restructure, architecture assessment)
- Fixed timeline with clear deliverables
- Kickoff, working sessions, final recommendation
Advisory Call
Best for: One-off strategic input
- Single 90-minute deep-dive session
- Specific question or challenge as the focus
- Written summary of key points after the call
- No ongoing commitment
What 17 Years Built
Market share held by IndiaMART in India's online B2B classified space during my tenure as CIO
Product categories on the IndiaMART platform — technology built to serve the full breadth of Indian SME commerce
SME users served by the platform — at a scale where every technology decision has real business consequences
Game Changers Award — recognition for technology leadership that drives measurable business impact
What I've Said Publicly
"AI will continue to redefine the B2B experience: Vivek Agrawal, CIO, IndiaMART Intermesh"
Read Article →Frequently Asked Questions
Consulting typically involves a team delivering a project with a defined output — a report, a recommendation, a system. Advisory is more personal: it is a relationship where I act as a thinking partner and strategic sounding board for you specifically. Less formal, more honest, and ongoing.
Yes. All advisory engagements are covered by a mutual NDA. Confidentiality is non-negotiable.
Yes — I can help you think through the profile, interview questions, assessment criteria, and onboarding plan. I do not do executive search directly, but I can advise on the process.
Yes, selectively. The best fit for early-stage work is typically: you have product-market fit, you're scaling the team, and you need someone who has navigated that transition before.
My deepest experience is in B2B marketplaces, e-commerce, and enterprise SaaS in the Indian market. I also bring relevant perspective on AI/ML integration, business intelligence, and customer-facing product development.
Let's Talk About Your Technology Challenge
Tell me what you're working on. I'll tell you honestly whether I can help — and how.
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