Aditya Rao

Entrepreneur | Consultant

Aditya Rao is an experienced business professional and entrepreneur with a diverse background in consulting, strategy, and fitness industries.1 He is currently working as a Management Consultant at AR Business Consulting LLC, a role he has held since January 2020.1 In this position, Rao focuses on Growth Strategies and Mergers & Acquisitions, primarily for small to medium businesses in various fields, including Fitness, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Consumer Products.1

Professional Experience

Current Roles::

Management Consultant at AR Business Consulting LLC (Jan 2020 - Present)
Co-Founder & CEO of Smart Studio Inc (Jan 2020 - Present)
Entrepreneur exploring various startup opportunities (Apr 2019 - Present)

Previous Experience::

Chief Strategy Officer at BLAST, a boutique fitness studio in Atlanta
Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting's Strategy & Operations practice

Education and Skills

Aditya Rao holds an MBA in Strategy and International Business from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, which he completed from 2006 to 2008.1 He also has a BE in Electronics from the University of Mumbai, obtained between 1996 and 2000.1

Rao is known for his expertise in:

Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy and Execution
Supply Chain Strategy & Transformations
Enterprise Cost Reduction
Restructuring and Marketing

Additionally, he is fluent in German, French, and Hindi, which adds to his international business acumen.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Alongside his consulting work, Aditya is actively involved in entrepreneurship. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Smart Studio, a startup focused on providing smart solutions to help Fitness Professionals run their businesses more effectively.1 This venture aligns with his experience in the fitness industry and his passion for leveraging technology to solve business challenges.

Aditya Rao's diverse experience across multiple industries, combined with his strategic thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, positions him as a versatile business professional in the consulting and startup ecosystems.