Dr. Meera Venkat is a globally recognized futurist, speaker, strategy advisor, and C-Suite professional with a strong focus on helping organizations create successful futures. Currently, she serves as the President of RAISE GLOBAL - a research-based reputation consulting firm that offers advisory services to C-level executives. She has also founded the Raise Global C-Suite Thought Leaders Networks which includes networks for CEO, CFO, CHRO, CMO, CIO/CTO, and CPOs.

Dr. Venkat is an expert in strategic planning and thinking, with deep expertise in facilitating strategic thinking among executive teams. She has worked with senior executives, boards of directors, and strategy teams of leading organizations, SME/MSME, and funded startups to stimulate effective strategic planning and thinking, provoke valuable insights, and bring high-level perspectives on the future, disruption, industry shifts, and opportunities.

She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sales and HR and a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from reputable universities. Dr. Venkat has received several accolades such as the “Women Economic Forum Award,” the “Global Women of Excellence Award” by CIAC Global, the “Women of Substance” award by NEFD Award for Women, the “Business Excellence Award” by Future of India and CNBC, and “The Best Women Achiever Award” by PRI, among others.

Dr. Venkat also holds several honorary positions such as the Chairperson of WeLEED - Women Economic Forum, Chairperson of ISTD(Indian Society of Learning and Development), Bangalore - Karnataka, Chairperson of International IChamber of Commerce and Industry, Karnataka, and Special committee – Aerospace, BCIC (Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce).

As a regular commentator and speaker at events and conferences, Dr. Venkat has co-authored many articles in books and magazines. Her expertise and experience in strategic planning and thinking, disruptive innovation, industry shifts, and opportunities, among others, make her a valuable resource for any organization, SME/MSME, or funded start-up.