People

Venkat Rao

Venkat Rao

Formal First Name
Venkatesh (Venkat)
Dates
1974 - present
Location

Venkat Rao is a blogger, writer, independent management consultant, and executive coach. Over the last decade, he has worked in a variety of sectors including computing and software, retail, automotive, healthcare, chemicals, government, media, and investment. Rao’s consulting practice is developed and delivered in customized talks and interactive workshops on specific topics. He is the founder of the influential longform blog, Ribbonfarm, and the Breaking Smart technology analysis site. Venkat Rao has been working as an independent researcher since 2011.

Professional Experience


Academic History

  • He has worked in a wide variety of sectors including computing and software, retail, automotive, healthcare, chemicals, government, media, and investment.
  • His consulting practice is mainly focused on the challenges in the fields of technology, strategy, and organizational development.
  • His consulting models are best-suited for executives in medium-to-large organizations.
  • He conducted public talks on Archetypes for the Anthropocene, Off the Clock, and Bloodcoin.
  • He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision