Chakra Yarlagadda
Managing Director @Zivi Labs
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director @Zivi Labs
I lead a team of seasoned operators at Zivi, partnering with clients and investors to execute on Tech M&A, Agentic AI driven software modernization, AI enabled SDLC and cloud migration, enabling AI ready enterprises with accelerated value creation and reduced risk from early stages of the investment cycle. We’re especially effective for Private Equity firms that view technology as a core driver of enterprise value. Using our in-house IP, we extract deep technology insights that align directly with the investment thesis, enabling faster, more informed execution with AI intelligence.Zivi\'s AI-powered platform answers the critical “so what?”—translating complex technology insights into actionable outcomes that drive revenue growth and cost savings. We unlock early value by mitigating software risks, enhancing engineering and operational efficiency with AI, boosting developer productivity, and accelerating cloud-native modernization. Our unique datasets bring clarity to market opportunity helping organizations identify the right segments to target and deploy optimized sales and channel capacity to unlock new revenue streams and accelerate go-to-market execution.Zivi\'s Agentic AI platform is designed to fundamentally reshape how the software industry addresses modernization, software risk, and platform scalability. By eliminating uncertainty and ambiguity, we empower smarter, faster decision-making—delivering clear, quantifiable ROI at every step.
EDUCATION
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance Strategy Entrepreneurship
JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT CHAKRA YARLAGADDA
Private Equity • Tech M&A • Business Operator • New Business Development • Go-to-Market & Sales Acceleration• Cloud & Platform Modernization • Strategy & Corporate Finance I build high-performing businesses from the ground up, driving revenue growth and profitability by aligning global, cross-functional teams around a shared vision and values to turn strategy into execution and enterprise value.Experience-$20B+ in M&A transaction experience with over 100 software companies globally - Specialized in PE-focused tech diligence and value creation, translating deep technology insights into levers for revenue growth, cost efficiency, and modernization- Personally advised on 100+ Private Equity transactions, delivering strategic clarity across diligence, post-deal integration, and cloud transformation- Developed and executed GTM and sales strategies for business portfolios generating $500M+ in incremental revenue- Led IBM’s cloud market entry in China through first-of-its-kind partnerships; designed turnaround strategy and accelerated growth for IBM in key Asia-Pacific markets- At CAST, launched new business units in Cloud and M&A Advisory, creating innovative solutions and leading cross-functional execution across product, sales, and delivery- Built new revenue lines and partnerships across emerging markets in APAC, South America, MEA, CEE driving market expansion through strategic alliances and business development- Founded successful startups in pharma and F&B, serving global brands (e.g, Coca-Cola) and specializing in cleanroom solutions
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