Testimonials

• Had a great experience with Surya Venkat anna. He gave me really helpful and practical guidance on European colleges and helped me get more clarity on my options. I also really appreciated how genuinely passionate he is about startups and how openly he shares his insights. Very approachable and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend him!

• I had a really good experience working with Surya on my resume and SOP. He was patient, responsive, and took the time to understand my profile before suggesting what I should highlight. His inputs on both the content and formatting of my resume helped make it much more structured and presentable. I also appreciated that the process wasn’t just a one-time review. He was open to multiple rounds of feedback and revisions, and was always approachable when I had questions or wanted to make changes. His feedback on the SOP was especially helpful in making my ideas clearer and better structured. Overall, Surya was professional, patient, and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him to someone looking for a practical guidance.

• My experience was truly exceptional. I received end-to-end support throughout my applications to ESSEC, ESCP, INSEAD, and London Business School. From understanding my profile and developing the right application strategy to reviewing every detail of my applications, I was guided carefully through each stage of the process. What I appreciated most was the personalised approach. He took the time to understand my academic background, professional experience, career ambitions, and personal story. His guidance helped me present my strengths and achievements clearly while ensuring that each application was specifically tailored to the university and programme. His detailed feedback significantly improved the structure, clarity, authenticity, and overall impact of my applications. He was always patient, responsive, and willing to review multiple revisions until every section was as strong as possible. Whenever I felt uncertain or overwhelmed, he provided clear direction and helped me move forward with confidence. Managing applications to several highly competitive business schools can be stressful, but his structured guidance made the entire journey much more organised and manageable. I am genuinely grateful for his dedication and continuous support. He did not simply review my applications. He guided me through the complete process and remained invested at every stage. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for personalised, knowledgeable, and dependable guidance for competitive business-school applications.

• I had an exceptional mentoring session with him. What impressed me the most was that he didn't just show up for the call—he invested several hours beforehand researching my startup, Vanivert AI, our target market, and even reviewing my pitch deck in detail. The discussion itself lasted for hours, and every minute was packed with practical, experience-driven advice. Before speaking with him, I believed that raising investment should be my immediate priority. He completely changed my perspective by helping me understand that product-market fit, customer validation, and paying users come first. He showed me how strong traction naturally strengthens fundraising conversations, rather than chasing investment too early. I have already started implementing his advice. We've signed NDAs with prospective clients and are preparing to launch our pilot project in France, with the goal of scaling nationally after validating the pilot. His guidance has had a direct impact on our strategy and execution. Beyond his knowledge, he's incredibly generous with his time, honest in his feedback, and genuinely invested in helping founders succeed. If you're building a startup and want practical, no-nonsense advice from someone with real experience, I highly recommend booking a session with him. It was one of the most valuable mentoring conversations I've had.