Autor/-in: Raj Kumar Jha

Raj is a seasoned corporate executive, strategic advisor, and board member with over two decades of experience in building, restructuring, and scaling businesses from the ground up. He has served leading Fortune 500 companies in senior leadership roles, including CFO and Managing Director. In academia, Raj is a Fellow Member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and an alumnus of the Executive Management Program at IIM Calcutta. The Vision Behind The Startup CompassRaj's extensive grassroots experience has given him a rare 360-degree perspective on the realities of business operations. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to confront the "elephants in the room," he excels at decoding complex business challenges-ranging from biases and market vagaries to hidden operational drivers that shape corporate outcomes. The Startup Compass is the culmination of these hard-earned insights and lessons, designed to provide founders and entrepreneurs with a practical roadmap for navigating challenges, making informed decisions, and building sustainable businesses.