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Empowering time-pressed SME owners to grow smarter through digital and AI

Empowering time-pressed SME owners to grow smarter through digital and AI
Amit Srivastava
Amit Srivastava
Founder and CEO
iona.ai

As an SME leader, your time is consumed by operational friction—drowning in manual tasks, juggling disconnected software, and battling administrative overload. You know digital tools and AI are key to unlocking new levels of productivity, but the landscape is complex and overwhelming. You need a clear path forward, not more technology to manage, especially in current challenging times.

A strategic partnership for tangible results

My advisory service is a practical, hands-on partnership designed to move you from inefficiency to impact. I don't just recommend tools; I work with you to build a streamlined operational system that frees up your time, reduces costs, and allows you to focus on growth. Together, we will implement the right solutions that deliver a measurable return on your investment.

How we achieve it

  1. Productivity Audit: We begin with a deep-dive into your existing workflows to identify the hidden bottlenecks and key areas of operational friction that are holding your business back.
  2. Digital & AI Roadmap: Based on the audit, I develop a clear, jargon-free, and prioritised plan to implement the specific digital tools and AI solutions that will have the most significant impact on your productivity and bottom line.
  3. Implementation Support: I provide hands-on guidance to ensure the new tools and processes are adopted effectively by your team, establishing clear metrics to track progress and deliver measurable results.

Why Me? A unique blend of Founder Experience and Enterprise Strategy

My 25+ years span top-tier consulting (PwC / IBM) and hands-on entrepreneurship as a three-time tech founder with two successful exits. I combine corporate rigour with startup practicality, helping UK SMEs leverage digital tools and next-gen ‘agentic AI’ for real growth. As a certified mentor for the UK Government’s Help to Grow programme, I understand the realities and ambitions of today’s SME leaders.

 
Amit Srivastava
Amit Srivastava
Founder and CEO
iona.ai
 
Founder of iona.ai — 150,000+ AI-driven hires across India and the UK. Previously a decade in management consulting advising FTSE 100 companies. MBA from Bayes Business School. Author of The AI-First CHRO, a research-grounded playbook on AI transformation in HR. Mentors tech founders at LSE Generate. Based between London and Delhi. Can help with: enterprise AI products, selling to large organisations, and navigating the Indian market for HR tech and SaaS.
 

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