Accelerating AI-Enabled Enterprise
We are a strategic consulting firm that partners with Boards, CEOs, and senior leadership to accelerate transformation into AI-Native organizations. Founded by seasoned executives who've built, scaled, and exited successful tech companies, we don't just advise - we co-create, co-lead, and execute.
Team
Yesh Munnangi
Managing Partner
- Former CEO Rome2rio (4X growth, 500M+ visits/year)
- Led M&A at Omio (acquired Rome2rio)
- Amazon Europe Operational leadership
- Global experience in leading teams in 10+ countries
- IIT Madras + IIM Calcutta
Sam Kharazmi
Managing Partner
- Former VP Product Engineering & Data Science at Redbubble (ASX-listed)
- Chief Product & Growth Officer at Luxury Escapes
- Founded PODlify (AI-generated content platform), Penno, AI-Powered
- PhD in ML/Information Retrieval (RMIT/NICTA)
Sanjev Rajendren
Technology Partner
- Chief Technologist at Centerstone Capital
- Former CTO at Savana Asset Management & Rainmakr Analytics
- Director of Engineering at Deloitte Australia (6+ years)
- Technology leader building market-relevant global products
- University of Melbourne graduate
Why Kairian?
The Gap
While 70% of global CEOs report AI as their top priority, most remain stuck in pilot purgatory. In Australia, only 35% of businesses have implemented AI, with 76% struggling with change management.
Our Difference
We're operators who've actually built and scaled AI-native businesses, not consultants who've only advised. Combined, we've:
- Managed products that served 600M+ users globally
- Managed global teams
- Led companies through crisis and growth
- Built AI/ML capabilities from scratch at scale
CEOs prioritize AI
Australian businesses using AI
Struggle with change management
What We Deliver
Board & Executive Alignment
Strategic sessions addressing AI opportunities, risks, and pragmatic pathways forward.
AI-Native Strategy & Roadmap
Comprehensive transformation blueprints for tech-enabled enterprises ready to evolve from digital to AI-native.
Execution Leadership
Embedded leadership as interim executives or transformation leads - we deliver outcomes, not just recommendations.
Technical Due Diligence
Deep assessment of AI readiness, data assets, and technical architecture for PE firms and acquirers.
Who We Serve
We focus exclusively on organizations with mature digital foundations:
- Private equity portfolio companies seeking AI-driven value creation
- Tech-enabled enterprises (fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, marketplaces)
- Scale-ups with product-market fit ready for AI transformation
- ASX-listed tech companies requiring board-level expertise
Our Approach
We target significant enterprise value creation by:
Identifying 30-50% efficiency gains through AI automation.
Unlocking new revenue streams through AI-native products.
Building sustainable competitive moats with data advantages.
Engagement Model
Strategic Sprints
4-12 week transformations
Embedded Leadership
6-18 month placements
Board Advisory
Ongoing AI governance
PE Due Diligence
Technical & strategic assessments
Why Choose Us?
- Operators, Not Advisors: We've built what others only theorize about.
- Crisis-Tested Leadership: We've led companies through major disruptions.
- Full-Stack Capability: Business strategy meets deep technical implementation.
- Proven Scale: From startup to ASX-listed to successful exits.
Build the AI‑native future - now.
We pair strategy with hands‑on leadership - charting the path and building alongside you. Let’s make what’s next, real.