Our founders
The hiring-desk view is built into every program.
IIM Ahmedabad · 25+ years leadershipSreenath Raju
Founder & Managing DirectorAfter senior roles at Heinz India, ICICI Prudential and Max New York Life, Sreenath left a peak corporate career to build SmartSteps around one conviction: employability can be taught.
IRMA · 17+ years capability buildingLavanyakumar Nanabala
Founder & DirectorA finance learning strategist and curriculum architect who has designed role-based programs across Accounting Operations, PE Fund Accounting and KYC/AML.