Our Team & Mentors
Behind every milestone we achieve stands a team of passionate professionals and visionary mentors. Their expertise, dedication, and guidance fuel our journey toward creating meaningful impact and lasting innovation.
The People Behind
A passionate team of visionaries and professionals, driving innovation and excellence across every step of our journey.
Deep Sharma
Founder
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18+ years of software experience with top firms and over 9 years at Microsoft. Leading AI tech team.
Chetan Parulekar
Co-Founder
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Ashutosh Prasad
Head of Technology
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Senior engineering leader with a proven track record of building AI-driven platforms, scaling high-performing teams, and delivering business-critical software at scale.
Pragathi Neelaiahgari
Head of Product
View LinkedInPragathi brings extensive experience in conceptualizing, building, and scaling AI-powered greenfield products across diverse domains.
Ritesh
Head of Operations
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Dr. Shailesh Sharma
Doctor by Profession
View LinkedInHealthcare professional Doctor who is also into technology field. Wants to use both to make an easy yet helpful tool for people.
The Advisory Board Members
Guided by experience. United by purpose, a team of visionaries and professionals help shape Desha.ai's vision into scalable, human-centered innovation.
Venkatesh Balasubramanian
Advisor
View LinkedInVenkatesh Balasubramanian is a startup advisor who helps founders build strong teams, customer-driven cultures, and scalable people strategies rooted in real-world leadership experience.
Raghuram Pattath
Advisor
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Supported by Founders & Allies
Guided by Former Microsoft Experts and Industry Leaders shaping our vision and success.
18+ years in engineering, product management, and customer support. Spent 15 years at Microsoft.
25+ years in product engineering and program management. Co-Founder at Ligl (acquired 2023).
Former Microsoft Growth Leader. Founder of Velora AI (Voice AI Agents Platform).
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