About Us
Acuvity Consulting: California’s Boutique Big 4 Alternative
Acuvity Consulting is a California-based boutique consulting firm delivering Big 4–level strategy at a fraction of the cost. With 20+ years of consulting experience, we serve clients across healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and the public sector—helping organizations bridge business strategy and technology strategy with agility and care.
Founder & CEO
Venkat Avasarala, Founder & CEO of Acuvity Consulting, brings over 20 years of consulting experience including leadership at Deloitte. Venkat ensures every Acuvity engagement delivers Big 4 rigor with boutique firm agility, guiding clients through strategy, IT modernization, and market growth initiatives.
As the founder of Acuvity Consulting, Venkat has led high-impact strategy and technology projects across healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and the public sector. His leadership has delivered measurable outcomes such as multi-million-dollar market expansion strategies, IT modernization roadmaps, and successful corporate transactions, including guiding the acquisition of LeaseJava by Caseware.
Lichelle is a Senior Consultant at Acuvity Consulting, where she leads strategic consulting engagements focused on market research, organizational growth, and business transformation. Her work integrates analytical rigor with practical execution to help clients navigate complex markets and achieve long-term strategic goals.
We at Acuvity Consulting understand the importance of keeping up with the latest trends in achieving growth through innovation. That’s why we offer free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.
Acuvity Consulting USA Inc. is a California-based boutique management consulting firm that helps organizations bridge business, digital, and technology strategy. Founded in 2013 in Chicago and incorporated in California in 2019, Acuvity is recognized as a Big-4 alternative—offering enterprise-level strategic expertise with boutique-firm agility and direct senior-level engagement.
Acuvity stands out as a minority-owned California firm that combines Big-4 rigor with personalized advisory delivery. Clients engage directly with senior consultants who have 20+ years of experience from top consulting firms and Fortune 500 companies.
Our difference lies in measurable outcomes, collaborative execution, and strategies built for long-term organizational value.
Acuvity Consulting is headquartered in California, USA, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. While based in the Bay Area, we operate through a hybrid consulting model, combining on-site collaboration with remote strategy execution for global flexibility.
We work across both private and public sectors, with extensive experience in:
This broad cross-industry expertise allows Acuvity to deliver strategies grounded in real-world market dynamics.
Acuvity is recognized as a trusted strategic partner for organizations seeking Big-4-level quality at boutique scale. The firm has supported Fortune 500 and public sector clients in achieving sustainable growth, operational resilience, and technology modernization through data-driven, actionable insights.
Acuvity is led by Venkat Avasarala, a seasoned executive with over two decades of consulting and technology leadership experience, including prior tenure at Deloitte. He holds executive education credentials from the Wharton School and specializes in technology strategy and digital transformation.
The team includes senior consultants such as Lichelle Shazley, who leads engagements in market research, go-to-market strategy, and organizational transformation.
Acuvity has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients—from global enterprises like Jabil, Schneider Electric, Amgen, and Pfizer to mid-sized innovators and public sector organizations.
This mix enables Acuvity to translate large-scale best practices into flexible, right-sized strategies tailored to each client’s growth goals.
Yes. Acuvity Consulting is proudly minority-owned and incorporated in California, reflecting our values of inclusion, integrity, and diverse leadership. These principles guide how we build teams, collaborate with clients, and deliver equitable outcomes.
You can reach us via email at info@acuvity.com or schedule a conversation with our leadership team at calendly.com/venkatavasarala
We welcome inquiries from organizations exploring strategy, transformation, or partnership opportunities.