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Kavita Kalatur
Founder and Chairperson at NetImpact Strategies Inc.
Kavita Kalatur is the Founder and Chairperson of NetImpact Strategies Inc., a company specializing in IT Modernization and Transformation.12 She founded the company in 2009 and has led its growth from $250,000 in revenue to over $36 million by 2018.2
Professional Background
Kavita has extensive experience in the software and consulting industry.1 Prior to founding NetImpact, she held leadership positions at:
- Oracle (Consulting Practice Director)
- Primavera
- Deloitte2
Achievements and Recognition
Under Kavita's leadership, NetImpact Strategies has achieved several notable accomplishments:
- Five-time honoree of the Inc. 5000 list
- Recipient of "Companies as Responsible Employers" awards2
Personally, Kavita has been recognized for her contributions to the industry:
- ACT-IAC Industry Contributor of the Year award (2013)
- FedHealthIT 100 winner (2017, 2018, 2019)2
Industry Involvement
Kavita is actively involved in various industry organizations and initiatives:
- ACT-IAC: Chaired the Management of Change Conference and Small Business Forum, spearheaded the Volunteer Recognition program, and supported Government Outreach2
- AFCEA (Bethesda): Helped rebrand and execute the Innovate IT award program2
- Children's Inn at NIH: Chairs the Government Outreach Committee for the fundraiser gala2
She also organizes community-building events for government and contractors supporting DHA and NIH missions, which raise money for related causes.2
Mentorship and Leadership
Kavita is a strong believer in "paying it forward" and serves as a mentor for entrepreneurs starting their own journeys.2 Her leadership style emphasizes innovation, initiative, and challenging conventional wisdom.2