Karthik Donthi

About Karthik Donthi

I run the end-to-end transaction cycle at Blackridge Aviation, aligning valuation, narrative, diligence, and escrow to protect price and compress time-to-close. My edge is pairing aviation execution with a product mindset: instrument the workflow, eliminate surprises, and ship results. I also manage and support a team of brokers, ensuring they are equipped to perform at their highest level while driving collective growth.What I value: ownership, time discipline, and being the strongest contributor in the room. Outside work, I’m deeply involved in volunteer initiatives, building teams, raising resources, and delivering tangible outcomes where they’re needed most.My curiosity pushes me into unfamiliar territory, and my determination keeps me there until I’ve built something that matters. My ambition isn’t just about chasing big goals, it’s about turning ideas into impact, no matter how impossible they may seem. I’ve learned that age is no barrier to making a mark, and I’m only just getting started.If you want a decisive, well-run exit or acquisition, let’s talk.

Experience

1. Growth Consultant

   Athira

   Dec 2025 — Present · CA, US

   Partnering with Athira as a Growth Consultant, with a primary focus on supporting the company’s raise and building the business for its next phase of scale. I work closely with the founding team on fundraising strategy, investor outreach, and narrative positioning, while also driving key business-side initiatives across growth, marketing operations, partnerships, and go-to-market planning. My role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping Athira sharpen its vision, attract the right investors, and translate early momentum into a scalable, long-term business.

Education

• Delhi Public School - Bangalore South

  High School Diploma, Computer Science

• Masters' Union

  Bachelor of Technology and Business Management, Technology and Business