Ndonga Sagnia

About Ndonga Sagnia

I\'m a business leader with a track record of building early-stage products and strategic partnerships that deliver real value. After several years at EY managing complex client engagements, I co-founded an AI startup focused on research and document automation for technical users in the accounting space. I led go-to-market strategy, raised close to $1M in funding, secured pilots with national firms, and collaborated closely with engineers and domain experts to shape the product. I thrive in environments where technical depth and practical execution need to come together. My experience spans professional services, vertical AI, and operations—grounded in a strong foundation of cross-functional leadership, client-facing communication, and product intuition. I’ve found that clear, compelling storytelling can open doors that might otherwise remain closed. It’s one of the reasons our company—while still early—was welcomed into rooms typically reserved for much later-stage teams, from national firm partnerships to industry accelerators and executive demos. I bring that same clarity and conviction to every project I take on.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Ai Transformation

   Aprio

   Jun 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• The International School of Kenya

  High School, International Baccalaureate

• Rider University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance

  2010 — 2014

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

  Master’s Degree, Taxation

  2015 — 2017

• Harvard Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2021 — 2023