Built by someone who's actually run the playbook.
No account managers, no junior associates relaying answers. Every engagement is run directly by a principal consultant who has built and operated software businesses in India — backed by a vetted network for the specialist work.
Ramana Rao Pagadala
Founder, WorkforceWhiz ConsultantsSix companies. Four exits. One playbook.
Over 25 years across Operations, HR, and Finance — standing up India operations for global software companies, several from first hire through to acquisition, and currently heading operations for an AI-based recruitment technology company's Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam offices.
- Due diligence and post-acquisition transition led on every acquisition
- Employee, statutory, and company-record handover managed end-to-end
- US-entity HR, legal & payroll — offer letters, ESOPs, unit/share allocations, SAFE and investor agreements
- Fluent on both sides of the table — US investor and board expectations, and Indian statutory and labour realities
- Keeps the two entities moving in tandem, so nothing surprises either side after the fact
- Also builds and owns products directly — see WorkforceWhiz Ventures
- Certified Independent Director
The career manifest
Every engagement, at a glance — what it was, where it was built, and how it stands today.
Run day-to-day, reported on demand
The same hands-on approach applied to the daily operational work that keeps an entity running smoothly.
- Payroll services — TDS, PF, and ESI compliance built in
- HRMS setup and ongoing management
- Bank account opening and day-to-day operations
- Vendor payments and day-to-day operational activities
- Complete online payments and receipts — full transparency, no cash handling
- Company accounting and reports available on demand
- Monthly closing of accounts on a pre-approved timeframe
- Every close run in consultation with the client
What we bring to the table
Every one of these is a mechanic tested across multiple companies, not a promise made for the first time on your engagement.
Speed to Execution
Time-to-market collapses when legal, real estate, and regulatory approvals run through pre-vetted channels instead of starting cold.
Cost Efficiency
Avoid overpriced real estate traps and unnecessary retainers — every negotiation is benchmarked against current market terms.
Seamless Compliance
Incorporation, GST, PF/ESI, SEZ clearances, BGV, and labor compliance handled as one continuous process, not separate filings.
Talent Readiness
HR frameworks, offer letter structures, and screening workflows architected before your first candidate is interviewed.
A vetted network, not a directory
Specialist work is routed to partners who've delivered for prior clients — coordinated by one point of contact, so you never manage the handoffs yourself.
Legal Consultants
Corporate lawyers handling incorporation filings, SEZ/STPI documentation, and contract review, briefed directly on your structure.
Chartered Accountants
CA partners running statutory registrations, monthly accounting, tax filings, and ROC compliance on a fixed reporting cadence.
Developers & Recruiters
Technical recruiters and engineering assessors who source and vet your founding team against the role, not a generic profile.