ABOUT US
We’re thrilled to be your partners in turning big dreams into extraordinary realities. Our team is a powerhouse of seasoned experts, bringing decades of combined experience in turbocharging both budding startups and established companies. From navigating the tricky early stages to scaling new heights, we’ve got the know-how to make it happen.
At GSV, we don’t just support your efforts in raising capital; we offer a treasure trove of insights, innovative strategies, and invaluable networks. Our extensive connections and industry knowledge are here to help you break through barriers and seize new opportunities. With us, you’re not just getting investors—you’re gaining a dedicated team committed to your success.We believe that with the right support, every great idea can become a game-changer.
Let’s embark on this exciting journey together and create a future where your business doesn’t just grow, but thrives and leads. Join us at Growth Strategy Ventures and let’s make waves in the business world!
Gitanjali Puri
Gitanjali Puri is the Co-Founder at Growth Strategy Ventures LLP, which is focussed on accelerating growth in startup’s through 360 strategic advisory and go-to-market business services.
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​Senior management professional with over 3 decades of versatile business- to-business/business to consumer marketing experience in large global organisations, across both global and country marketing roles with a focus on the IT/Technology sector. Advisor to Start-ups on aspects of strategy, research, collaborations, branding and other aspects, providing expertise and operational support to enable them to accelerate and scale their business.
She is part of various startup forums like TIE. She Worked as a Principal Advisor at Quarizon, a venture fund based out of New Delhi, India- was responsible for reviewing new investment opportunities, providing mentorship to portfolio companies and leading the marketing and PR program for Quarizon. With experience of 26 years across various roles in marketing and was previously Director Marketing for CSC India (DXC Technology) with key responsibilities of brand development, thought leadership, sales support, demand generation, industry analyst and media relations, employee branding and internal communications. Gitanjali Led a team of 20+ marketing professionals in India and was a member of the India Leadership Council and the Global Marketing Council. Prior to joining CSC, I have held marketing leadership roles for Lenovo and Xerox.
Amita Karwal
Amita Karwal is Co-Founder at Growth Strategy Ventures. With over 35 years of experience, Amita is a dynamic leader in the media and communication services industry. Her career spans across leading organizations where she has driven business transformation, fostered profitable growth, and established operational excellence.
Amita has built and nurtured brands across diverse categories, drawing on her rich experience with top-tier media agencies (Lowe Lintas, Dentsu Aegis Network), global corporations (Reckitt Benckiser and Samsung), and the world’s leading marketing services company, HH Global. Her strategic initiatives have implemented robust governance frameworks, reinforced financial discipline, and achieved stellar business performance—exceeding top-line, bottom-line, and cash flow targets.
Her expertise covers all communication channels, including online and offline, ATL (Above the Line), and BTL (Below the Line). Amita is an innovator who has successfully navigated industry disruptions, championed digital transformation, and delivered cutting-edge design solutions.
Passionate about creating value, Amita excels at growing mid-sized businesses, building effective organizational structures, and fostering empowering work cultures. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership in highly matrixed global organizations, collaborating across teams in India, EIMEA, and APAC to secure business wins across sectors.
Amita’s success lies in her ability to form strong stakeholder relationships, working closely with creative, media, and sourcing partners to optimize product performance, efficiency, and productivity. Guided by her motto, “Be the best at what you do, and success will follow,” Amita continues to inspire teams and drive innovation in the ever-evolving marketing landscape.
Lisa Zevi
Lisa Zevi is a British operational business coach based in Dubai. She has been building productive teams, driving change and helping people get organised for twenty-five years. She has extensive experience of hiring, managing and retaining great people and now works with business owners of fast-growing small businesses, helping them free up their time, scale their operations, get out of the day-to-day and build strong, inclusive teams. Lisa is passionate about empowering women and helping them achieve greater confidence and self-awareness. She believes that everybody deserves to love what they do.
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Lisa spent more than 20 years in large corporates and investment banks, running and developing the operational side, alongside visionaries and CEOs. She believes passionately in the power of solid systems and strong teams in businesses of all shapes and sizes to allow them to flourish. Outside work, Lisa is an avid scuba diver, yoga enthusiast and is learning to love running.​
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Jyoti Damaraju
Jyoti is an Investment Analyst at GSV. Her passion for science and technology began during her graduate years, leading her to conduct molecular genetics research at IIT Hyderabad and LV Prasad Eye Institute, resulting in published work. Driven by a desire to bridge research and commercialization, Jyoti transitioned into the startup ecosystem, collaborating to build a holistic healthcare model rooted in functional medicine.
When she isn’t evaluating startups, you’ll find her reading philosophy or practicing martial arts. Jyoti is always ready for deep conversations about personalized and functional medicine, Tech, finance, and travel.