Success Alchemists help accelerate your business growth with execution-focussed business coaching

We partner with founders to drive measurable impact through leadership, alignment, execution, and strategic clarity.
Our focus is building sustainable growth across People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.

Success Alchemists help accelerate your business growth with execution-focussed business coaching

We partner with founders to drive measurable impact through leadership, alignment, execution, and strategic clarity.
Our focus is building sustainable growth across People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.
$2 Bn
CUM. Turnover of businesses coached last year
800+
Leaders Impacted
12
High performance Business Coaches
Our Presence
INDIA

INDIA

UAE

UAE

AFRICA

AFRICA

We’re all about helping you
At Success Alchemists, we are dedicated to transforming businesses. With a diverse client base spanning across various industries, and countries, we empower organizations to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Our approach combines tailored implementation of the Scaling Up principles with executive coaching and execution support, ensuring that our clients not only set ambitious goals but also have the strategies and resources to achieve them.
We believe that with the right guidance and support, every organization can unlock its full potential and thrive in today's competitive landscape.
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Our Leadership

Ajay Hiraskar

India’s 1st Scaling-Up Coach, Ajay brings 37 years of experience building and scaling companies across telecom, IT services, publishing, and industrial sectors.

He has helped businesses across technology, recruitment, manufacturing, and B2C implement the Scaling Up framework to accelerate growth.

A long-time Charter and Governing Council Member of TiE Pune, Ajay also mentors startups and has helped organize TiECon, Pune’s largest startup conference.

Vikram is a certified Scaling Up business coach and growth advisor who works with founders and leadership teams to build scalable, high-performance companies.

With nearly three decades of experience in building and leading consumer and telecom businesses, he brings practical insight into sales, marketing, and P&L management.

Having previously served as CEO of Denkali and held leadership roles at companies such as Vodafone and Tata Teleservices, Vikram now helps entrepreneurs implement the proven Scaling Up framework to achieve structured, sustainable growth.

Vikram Panjwani
Bobby

Bobby is a seasoned technology and enterprise sales leader with nearly three decades of experience scaling businesses across India, government sectors, and North America. He served as CEO – India & Government Business and as COO – North America at Clarion Technologies, after leadership roles at Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Sify Technologies.

A Certified Scaling Up Coach, he partners with founders and leadership teams to drive structured, predictable growth beyond entrepreneurial hustle.

Team
We are a dedicated team of high performers, committed to our clients’ success. Ajay Hiraskar, our founder and Chief Alchemist, is the first certified Scaling Up Coach in India and the sole certified coach in West and South India. With extensive knowledge and experience, Ajay leads our team in delivering outstanding results. The core Success Alchemists team is made up of experienced professionals, each bringing a diverse mix of expertise and experience from various domains. This collective knowledge positions us as an ideal partner for clients across industries, enabling us to tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each business we serve.
Associate Coaches
N. Dharmadhikari

N. Dharmadhikari

Certified Alchemist Coach| Independent Director

ND is a seasoned corporate leader with 25+ years of experience spanning telecom and technology sectors across India and the Middle East — including senior roles at Etisalat, Reliance Communications, and Idea Cellular. He has led high-stakes portfolio strategy, revenue transformation, and go-to-market execution at an international scale, including overseeing the merger of two major telecom entities serving markets across MENA. Today, as an Independent Business Consultant and Director, he advises Tech Solutions companies on closing the gap between commercial ambition and operational discipline. His edge: knowing exactly where growth leaks profitability, and fixing it.

Lakshmy S Nair

Lakshmy S Nair

Certified Alchemist Coach | Ex-Banker

Lakshmy brings a rare combination of financial acumen and human potential expertise to her coaching practice. With nearly a decade as Credit Manager at Federal Bank, she developed a sharp understanding of business risk, performance, and decision-making before transitioning into coaching and leadership development. A Certified Alchemist Coach at Success Alchemists, a Master Practitioner in NLP, and a Certified Credit Professional, she works at the intersection of mindset and execution — helping professionals and organisations unlock performance that numbers alone cannot explain. Her grounding in both banking discipline and behavioural science makes her a coach who understands the pressures leaders face from the inside out.

Sandesh Banger

Sandesh Banger

Certified Alchemist Coach | Ex-Banker | IIM-K

Sandesh brings 15 years of experience across banking, finance, and technology — with stints at ICICI Bank, RBL Bank, and CDAC — before transitioning into the training and consulting space in 2018. He founded Hipertap Consulting, a boutique financial training firm delivering workshops and consulting across Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Wholesale Banking, and Investment Banking. As a Certified Alchemist Coach at Success Alchemists, he now works directly with CXOs, senior leadership teams, and business heads to build scalable, profitable enterprises. His rare combination of deep financial expertise and front-line business coaching makes him a trusted advisor for ambitious entrepreneurs ready to grow with discipline.

Management Team
Jyoti Hiraskar

Jyoti Hiraskar

Happiness Champion

Following a successful career as a teacher across schools in Mumbai and Pune, Jyoti Hiraskar joined Success Alchemists, bringing a unique perspective to the team. In her role as Happiness Champion, she leverages her expertise as an "Art of Living" teacher to guide others toward inner transformation. By integrating yoga and pranayama, Jyoti empowers our team to align with their life’s purpose and find clarity in their personal and professional journeys.

Sangeeta Acharya

Sangeeta Acharya

Associate Coach & Head Accountability

Sangeeta holds an MBA from Pune University and brings 14 years of extensive experience in the telecom industry. She has demonstrated expertise in Customer Experience, Credit Risk Management, Collections, and Business Analysis. Sangeeta excels at driving operational excellence and leading strategic initiatives. She is also passionate about continuous learning and is an avid reader.

Kavita Lakshman

Kavita Lakshman

Accountability Partner

Kavita holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mumbai University and has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism from the esteemed Garware Institute at Mumbai University. With over 16 years of experience in multinational companies, Kavita brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success in the industry.