Our Team
Leadership

Nish Bhutani
Founder/ Head of Strategy & Consulting
Nish has spent 25+ years in digital companies in Silicon Valley, Europe, and India. From being SVP of Nasdaq-listed online media company CNET.com to incubating video streaming service Lovefilm and selling it to Amazon and moving Saffronart to a new brand identity, mobile apps and live-streaming auctions, his expertise lies in brand strategy, digital marketing and product-market fit.
Nish is on the board of Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail. He thrives on seeking and sharing learnings, and teaches digital strategy and marketing at Ashoka University and BITSoM. An active private-equity and startup investor in the US, Nish serves as the Co-President of Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs (SAE).
Education
Harvard University – MBA (with Honors)
Stanford University – BS and MS in Engineering

Nicole Zuchowicz Horne
Head of Commercial Development
For over 25 years, Nicole has crafted go-to-market strategies for diverse products and services. She has opened global markets for corporations like VMware and Dell Computers, as well as multiple start-ups, by establishing strategic partnerships and enabling sales channels. Many of those partnerships led to company acquisitions or long-term OEM relationships. At her core, Nicole excels at breaking into new geographies and harnessing market opportunities.
As an entrepreneur, she founded and grew her own business and currently provides consulting services to other entrepreneurs, helping streamline operations, boost profitability, and expand into new markets through innovation. Before obtaining her MBA, Nicole launched and managed non-profit programs to improve the lives of youth and families.
Education
Duke University, Fuqua School of Business – MBA
Wesleyan University – BA, International Relations/Latin American Studies

Saumya Khona
Sr. Consultant, Marketing & Product
Saumya has over 20 years of experience in brand marketing, advertising, technology, and event spaces for a wide range of industries, including finance and real estate. Some of his flagship clients were banking stalwart HDFC, global research and advisory firm Aranca, and renowned construction firm, Godrej Properties while his nonprofit clients included Pratham, Tata Trusts and Art of Living. As an entrepreneur, Saumya has founded and run four different design, tech, and event companies in Mumbai. He currently runs multiple IPs in the event and technology space that he conceptualized and created.
Having transitioned to consulting over the past 4 years, he heads marketing strategy for Indiginus clients as well as product development for Indiginus.
Education
HR College – B.Com, Advertising

Shalin Gaikwad
Director, Consulting Operations and Business Development
Shalin brings over a decade of experience split over investment research and business development roles. He started his career building financial models for India’s longest running value focused hedge fund before transitioning to a role developing value creation strategies for a US based mid market PE fund’s portfolio companies.
After his MBA, he headed strategy and business development for a Singaporean startup’s South Asia, Middle East, and Africa verticals. At Indiginus, he heads consulting operations and business development.
Education
University of Cambridge, Judge Business School – MBA
University of Mumbai – M.Com, Accounting
Marketing and Product

Anisha Russell
Consultant, Sr. Manager – CRM and Email Marketing
Anisha has worked across varied industries in content and marketing for the past 8 years. She has experience designing customer journeys and creating marketing automation that drives results. While she has a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Anisha is a marketer at heart. She’s passionate about the intersection of technology and customer experience and the impact on businesses.
Education
Quantic School of Business and Technology – MBA
Indiragandhi National Open University – PG Marketing

Ravi Sathe
Sr. Consultant, Marketing Practice
Ravi is a creative consultant with over 16 years of experience. He has worked with several B2B and B2C companies, including tech-based products and real-estate brands. He is in constant pursuit of groundbreaking marketing strategies, and has a natural flair for brand direction and design. His addiction lies in raising companies from scratch and giving them a robust digital and creative footprint.
Education
K.C College of Management Studies – PGDBA, Marketing and Advertising
Jai Hind College – B.Sc, Computer Science

Shirin Vetticad
Consultant, Project Manager
Shirin is an analytical thinker with a strong foundation in economics and a passion for turning strategy into impact. With experience spanning marketing analytics, community management, and growth strategy, she brings a data-driven yet people-centric approach to project management. At Indiginus, she leads cross-functional teams and ensures the seamless execution of projects, using both a structured process and open-minded collaboration to drive meaningful results for clients.
Prior to joining Indiginus, Shirin worked in high-growth startups where she led strategy research, email communications, pricing analysis, and community initiatives. Her ability to understand both macro strategy and micro details allows her to bridge the gap between vision and delivery.
Education
University of Delhi – B.A. (Hons) Economics

Shalika Gupta
Consultant, Sr. Web Developer
Shalika is a skilled web developer with nearly a decade of experience building dynamic, user-centric websites for global clients in which she combines technical precision with thoughtful design to deliver seamless digital experiences. At Indiginus, Shalika uses her expertise to translate creative visions into clean, functional code, ensuring every project is both technically sound and visually engaging. Detail-oriented by nature, she adds structure and reliability to fast-moving builds.
Outside of work, you’ll find her exploring tranquil, offbeat hill stations, her go-to retreats for peace, nature, and inspiration.
Education
Punjab Technical University – B.Tech, Computer Science
Creative and Content

Sneha Choudhary
Consultant, Sr. Designer
Sneha is a traveller at heart, and has over 8 years of experience as a multidisciplinary designer, with expertise in creating and designing event and brand identities.
She is skilled in creating illustrations, graphics, typography, 3D visualization and more. In addition to designing events for major concerts, she has worked for clients such as Google, Microsoft, HP, and Deloitte in the past.
Education
National Institute of Fashion Technology – BDes, Fashion Communication

Ashni Mohnot
Sr. Consultant, Content
In over a decade as a writer and editor, Ashni has created a wide range of content for global clients across myriad industries including venture capital, real estate, logistics, hospitality, healthcare, HR tech, crypto, and software. Her career portfolio spans curriculum development, education consulting, entrepreneurship, family business, and angel investing.
As an entrepreneur whose pioneering work was covered in The Economist, Forbes, BBC, and WSJ, and while spearheading sales and marketing for her family business, she developed a lateral thinking mindset and a unique vantage point when creating content for businesses. Her work for Indiginus clients includes website/landing pages, email communication, social media, and blog/longform content.
Education
Stanford University – M.A, International Education
Stanford University – B.A, Human Biology and English

Pushkal Thakur
Consultant, UI/ UX Design
Pushkal hails from both the art and tech worlds, which affords him unique perspectives and practical solutions. He has worked on design systems, user research, and website and app design for organizations in several industries, ranging from communication to real estate.
As a product designer, he believes strongly in advocating for users as well as for business. He is a cinephile and lover of modern art.
Education
University of Mumbai – B. E, Computer Engineering
HR & Operations

Deepa Krishnamurthy
Head, Talent Acquisition & Human Resources
Deepa is a people person and a Coach with a passion for HR & TA. With an overall experience of 15+ years in IT and non-IT industry, her expertise lies in building and handling HR ecosystems in start-ups as well as MNCs. She is proficient in leadership management, culture consulting, talent acquisition, and consultant engagement.
With an in-depth understanding of the needs of the modern workforce, she works to maintain clear communication channels across organizations.
Education
XLRI Delhi – PG in Digital HR and People Analytics
Alliance University – PGDM in Human Resources Management and Services