Build by operators, for operators
Aithon was founded by a team that spent decades building and running operations for the world's largest alternative asset managers and service providers. We started this company because we saw a gap: AI tools built without understanding of operations, and services firms optimized for scale rather than outcomes.
From running operations to reimagining them
Our founding team has been at the center of alternative asset operations for over three decades. We built and scaled global delivery centers. We managed operations, fund accounting, investor services, and reporting for hundreds of funds. We lived the daily reality of data challenges, validation bottlenecks, and the constant pressure to do more with less.
Along the way, we saw technology promise transformation but rarely deliver it – not because the technology was flawed, but because it was built without deep understanding of the problems it was meant to solve.
Aithon brings together two perspectives that rarely coexist. Operators who’ve spent careers inside the industry, who understand the workflows, the pressures, and why things are done the way they are. And technologists who bring advanced capabilities in AI and data science, working hand-in-hand with people who know where those capabilities can actually make a difference. That combination – inside-out domain expertise and outside-in innovation – is what allows us to build solutions that are both practical and genuinely new.
From running operations to reimagining them
Our founding team has been at the center of alternative asset operations for over three decades. We built and scaled global delivery centers. We managed operations, fund accounting, investor services, and reporting for hundreds of funds. We lived the daily reality of data challenges, validation bottlenecks, and the constant pressure to do more with less.
Along the way, we saw technology promise transformation but rarely deliver it – not because the technology was flawed, but because it was built without deep understanding of the problems it was meant to solve.
Aithon brings together two perspectives that rarely coexist. Operators who’ve spent careers inside the industry, who understand the workflows, the pressures, and why things are done the way they are. And technologists who bring advanced capabilities in AI and data science, working hand-in-hand with people who know where those capabilities can actually make a difference. That combination – inside-out domain expertise and outside-in innovation – is what allows us to build solutions that are both practical and genuinely new.
From running operations to reimagining them
Our founding team has been at the center of alternative asset operations for over three decades. We built and scaled global delivery centers. We managed operations, fund accounting, investor services, and reporting for hundreds of funds. We lived the daily reality of data challenges, validation bottlenecks, and the constant pressure to do more with less.
Along the way, we saw technology promise transformation but rarely deliver it - not because the technology was flawed, but because it was built without deep understanding of the problems it was meant to solve.
Aithon brings together two perspectives that rarely coexist. Operators who've spent careers inside the industry, who understand the workflows, the pressures, and why things are done the way they are. And technologists who bring advanced capabilities in AI and data science, working hand-in-hand with people who know where those capabilities can actually make a difference. That combination - inside-out domain expertise and outside-in innovation - is what allows us to build solutions that are both practical and genuinely new.
By the numbers
50+
Years Combined Experience
$1T+
AUM Supported
100+
Funds Managed
24/7
Global Operations
How we work
Practitioner Mindset
We've lived the operational challenges we solve. Our perspective comes from decades in the trenches, not academic theory.
Pragmatic Innovation
We build technology that works with your reality, not against it. No rip-and-replace mandates or multi-year transformation programs.
Partnership Approach
We succeed when you succeed. Our teams integrate with yours, and our incentives align with your outcomes.
Bias Toward Action
We start with a single problem and prove value quickly. Then we expand from a foundation of demonstrated results.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience across operations, technology, and alternative assets.
Chitra Baskar
Roshi Dandona
Harsha Pai
Keith Pulsifer
Venkataramanan K.B.
Chitra Baskar
Chitra Baskar is a visionary leader with a proven track record of value creation for all stakeholders and building business ground up, assembling high-performing teams and creating purpose for the enterprise.
Over the past three decades, she has consistently built multiple businesses and embraced continuous change and innovation in the solutions that seamlessly integrate operations and technology to drive exceptional outcomes for clients.
Before founding Aithon, she was the co-founder of Viteos which led on to serving as COO at Intertrust, and therefrom to the position of President of the Funds business at CSC Global. Her strategic expertise and trailblazing approach have left a profound impact on the industry.
Roshi Dandona
Roshi is a seasoned professional with diverse experience in servicing and solutioning for the capital markets and asset management arena, particularly in the alternative asset management space.
For over 25 years, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the operational delivery landscape for a number of alternative asset managers worldwide. His client-centric approach, and ability to build and nurture solution-driven teams, have consistently created exceptional value in every client relationship.
He was part of the core founding team at Viteos and co-head of the Global Funds business at both Intertrust and CSC, leaving a lasting impact on the industry through his leadership and expertise. He joins the team as the co-founder of Aithon
Harsha Pai
Harsha is a dynamic industry veteran with over 25 years of expertise in IT outsourcing, offshoring, and spearheading business process consulting and execution for a range of Fortune 1000 corporations worldwide.
Throughout his career, Harsha has demonstrated a remarkable ability to harness emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to develop high-impact solutions that address complex operational and data challenges across the BFSI vertical.He was an early starter in the evolution of the Indian BPO/KPO services and he led large businesses in WNS, and HCL, and went on to lead Datamatics as CEO, before beginning his own entrepreneurial journey.
His impact on the industry has been transformative, driving innovation and delivering significant contributions to their strategic growth. Harsha joins the team as a co-founder and will lead the Digital and Data practice of the firm.
Keith Pulsifer
Keith is an accomplished executive with over 13 years of experience driving operational excellence and business transformation for clients across the software development and technology sector. His expertise spans global product strategy, systems integration, and delivering scalable solutions that measurably improve client outcomes.
Throughout his career at JPMorgan, SS&C Technologies, and CSC Global, Keith has successfully managed end-to-end product development initiatives and guided clients through critical business transformations. His hands-on approach to solving complex operational challenges has consistently delivered results across diverse markets.
Fascinated by emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, Keith actively explores their transformative potential within the industry. His collaborative leadership style and focus on innovation position him to drive sustainable growth for organizations navigating today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Venkataramanan K.B.
KB is a seasoned technology leader with over three decades of experience in designing, developing, and managing large-scale technology platforms and global development centres.
As a recognized thought leader, KB has been at the forefront of technological innovation, contributing to industry forums and influencing best practices in technology architecture, product development, and digital transformation.
His visionary leadership has been instrumental in pioneering new methodologies, adopting emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and Machine Learning, and guiding organizations through modernization efforts that enhance agility, scalability, security, and performance.
Chitra Baskar
Roshi Dandona
Harsha Pai
Chitra Baskar
Chitra Baskar is a visionary leader with a proven track record of value creation for all stakeholders and building business ground up, assembling high-performing teams and creating purpose for the enterprise.
Over the past three decades, she has consistently built multiple businesses and embraced continuous change and innovation in the solutions that seamlessly integrate operations and technology to drive exceptional outcomes for clients.
Before founding Aithon, she was the co-founder of Viteos which led on to serving as COO at Intertrust, and therefrom to the position of President of the Funds business at CSC Global. Her strategic expertise and trailblazing approach have left a profound impact on the industry.
Roshi Dandona
Roshi is a seasoned professional with diverse experience in servicing and solutioning for the capital markets and asset management arena, particularly in the alternative asset management space.
For over 25 years, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the operational delivery landscape for a number of alternative asset managers worldwide. His client-centric approach, and ability to build and nurture solution-driven teams, have consistently created exceptional value in every client relationship.
He was part of the core founding team at Viteos and co-head of the Global Funds business at both Intertrust and CSC, leaving a lasting impact on the industry through his leadership and expertise. He joins the team as the co-founder of Aithon
Harsha Pai
Harsha is a dynamic industry veteran with over 25 years of expertise in IT outsourcing, offshoring, and spearheading business process consulting and execution for a range of Fortune 1000 corporations worldwide.
Throughout his career, Harsha has demonstrated a remarkable ability to harness emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to develop high-impact solutions that address complex operational and data challenges across the BFSI vertical.He was an early starter in the evolution of the Indian BPO/KPO services and he led large businesses in WNS, and HCL, and went on to lead Datamatics as CEO, before beginning his own entrepreneurial journey.
His impact on the industry has been transformative, driving innovation and delivering significant contributions to their strategic growth. Harsha joins the team as a co-founder and will lead the Digital and Data practice of the firm.
Keith Pulsifer
Venkataramanan K.B.
Keith Pulsifer
Keith is an accomplished executive with over 13 years of experience driving operational excellence and business transformation for clients across the software development and technology sector. His expertise spans global product strategy, systems integration, and delivering scalable solutions that measurably improve client outcomes.
Throughout his career at JPMorgan, SS&C Technologies, and CSC Global, Keith has successfully managed end-to-end product development initiatives and guided clients through critical business transformations. His hands-on approach to solving complex operational challenges has consistently delivered results across diverse markets.
Fascinated by emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, Keith actively explores their transformative potential within the industry. His collaborative leadership style and focus on innovation position him to drive sustainable growth for organizations navigating today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Venkataramanan K.B.
KB is a seasoned technology leader with over three decades of experience in designing, developing, and managing large-scale technology platforms and global development centres.
As a recognized thought leader, KB has been at the forefront of technological innovation, contributing to industry forums and influencing best practices in technology architecture, product development, and digital transformation.
His visionary leadership has been instrumental in pioneering new methodologies, adopting emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and Machine Learning, and guiding organizations through modernization efforts that enhance agility, scalability, security, and performance.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience across operations, technology, and alternative assets.
Chitra Baskar
Chitra Baskar
Chitra Baskar is a visionary leader with a proven track record of value creation for all stakeholders and building business ground up, assembling high-performing teams and creating purpose for the enterprise.
Over the past three decades, she has consistently built multiple businesses and embraced continuous change and innovation in the solutions that seamlessly integrate operations and technology to drive exceptional outcomes for clients.
Before founding Aithon, she was the co-founder of Viteos which led on to serving as COO at Intertrust, and therefrom to the position of President of the Funds business at CSC Global. Her strategic expertise and trailblazing approach have left a profound impact on the industry.
Roshi Dandona
Roshi Dandona
Roshi is a seasoned professional with diverse experience in servicing and solutioning for the capital markets and asset management arena, particularly in the alternative asset management space.
For over 25 years, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the operational delivery landscape for a number of alternative asset managers worldwide. His client-centric approach, and ability to build and nurture solution-driven teams, have consistently created exceptional value in every client relationship.
He was part of the core founding team at Viteos and co-head of the Global Funds business at both Intertrust and CSC, leaving a lasting impact on the industry through his leadership and expertise. He joins the team as the co-founder of Aithon
Harsha Pai
Harsha Pai
Harsha is a dynamic industry veteran with over 25 years of expertise in IT outsourcing, offshoring, and spearheading business process consulting and execution for a range of Fortune 1000 corporations worldwide.
Throughout his career, Harsha has demonstrated a remarkable ability to harness emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to develop high-impact solutions that address complex operational and data challenges across the BFSI vertical.He was an early starter in the evolution of the Indian BPO/KPO services and he led large businesses in WNS, and HCL, and went on to lead Datamatics as CEO, before beginning his own entrepreneurial journey.
His impact on the industry has been transformative, driving innovation and delivering significant contributions to their strategic growth. Harsha joins the team as a co-founder and will lead the Digital and Data practice of the firm.
Keith Pulsifer
Keith Pulsifer
Keith is an accomplished executive with over 13 years of experience driving operational excellence and business transformation for clients across the software development and technology sector. His expertise spans global product strategy, systems integration, and delivering scalable solutions that measurably improve client outcomes.
Throughout his career at JPMorgan, SS&C Technologies, and CSC Global, Keith has successfully managed end-to-end product development initiatives and guided clients through critical business transformations. His hands-on approach to solving complex operational challenges has consistently delivered results across diverse markets.
Fascinated by emerging technologies, particularly Generative AI, Keith actively explores their transformative potential within the industry. His collaborative leadership style and focus on innovation position him to drive sustainable growth for organizations navigating today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Venkataramanan K.B.
Venkataramanan K.B.
KB is a seasoned technology leader with over three decades of experience in designing, developing, and managing large-scale technology platforms and global development centres.
As a recognized thought leader, KB has been at the forefront of technological innovation, contributing to industry forums and influencing best practices in technology architecture, product development, and digital transformation.
His visionary leadership has been instrumental in pioneering new methodologies, adopting emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and Machine Learning, and guiding organizations through modernization efforts that enhance agility, scalability, security, and performance.
Advisory Board
Industry leaders providing strategic guidance and deep expertise to support innovation, growth, and long-term vision.
Robert Sumberac
Anand Ranganathan
David Sarfas
Robert Sumberac
With over 30 years of experience in the alternative investment industry, Robert Sumberac is a highly respected leader and trusted advisor in the private capital space. A seasoned professional, Robert brings a deep understanding of private markets, particularly private credit, and has held leadership roles at prestigious institutions including Goldman Sachs, DB Zwirn, and Serengeti Asset Management.
As a strategic advisor, Robert helps shape next generation products and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the private alternatives space. His work includes ideating and developing private capital offerings, overseeing product build out, and collaborating closely with the management team to drive growth.
Robert plays a key role in engaging beta customers, testing product market fit, and introducing strategic prospects to accelerate revenue growth. His insights and network continue to be instrumental in shaping the future of private market investing.
Anand Ranganathan
Anand Ranganathan is an Engineering Manager at Bridgewater Associates, leading various initiatives around AI and data. Prior to this, he was a co-founder at OneByZero, a consulting startup specializing in delivering production-grade data, ML & AI solutions.
Previously, he was a co-founder and Chief AI Officer at another startup, Unscrambl, where he led product development around natural language processing, automated insights, data story-telling, real-time decision-making, and marketing optimization.
Before joining Unscrambl, he was a Global Technical Ambassador, Master Inventor, and Research Scientist at IBM. He received his PhD in Computer Science from UIUC and his BTech from IIT-Madras. He also has over 70 academic journal and conference publications and 30 patent filings in his name.
David Sarfas
David Sarfas is a senior advisor with over 30 years of experience driving growth, scaling businesses, and supporting transaction-driven value creation across the US, UK, and Europe.
He is known for translating complex capabilities into compelling commercial propositions and building trusted relationships with senior executives, investors, and boards.
He has held leadership roles at CSC Group, MUFG Investor Services, and Citco Group, where he delivered operational transformation, revenue growth, and enhanced enterprise value in private equity-backed and institutional environments.
Robert Sumberac
With over 30 years of experience in the alternative investment industry, Robert Sumberac is a highly respected leader and trusted advisor in the private capital space. A seasoned professional, Robert brings a deep understanding of private markets, particularly private credit, and has held leadership roles at prestigious institutions including Goldman Sachs, DB Zwirn, and Serengeti Asset Management.
As a strategic advisor, Robert helps shape next generation products and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the private alternatives space. His work includes ideating and developing private capital offerings, overseeing product build out, and collaborating closely with the management team to drive growth.
Robert plays a key role in engaging beta customers, testing product market fit, and introducing strategic prospects to accelerate revenue growth. His insights and network continue to be instrumental in shaping the future of private market investing.
Anand Ranganathan
Anand Ranganathan is an Engineering Manager at Bridgewater Associates, leading various initiatives around AI and data. Prior to this, he was a co-founder at OneByZero, a consulting startup specializing in delivering production-grade data, ML & AI solutions.
Previously, he was a co-founder and Chief AI Officer at another startup, Unscrambl, where he led product development around natural language processing, automated insights, data story-telling, real-time decision-making, and marketing optimization.
Before joining Unscrambl, he was a Global Technical Ambassador, Master Inventor, and Research Scientist at IBM. He received his PhD in Computer Science from UIUC and his BTech from IIT-Madras. He also has over 70 academic journal and conference publications and 30 patent filings in his name.
David Sarfas
David Sarfas is a senior advisor with over 30 years of experience driving growth, scaling businesses, and supporting transaction-driven value creation across the US, UK, and Europe.
He is known for translating complex capabilities into compelling commercial propositions and building trusted relationships with senior executives, investors, and boards.
He has held leadership roles at CSC Group, MUFG Investor Services, and Citco Group, where he delivered operational transformation, revenue growth, and enhanced enterprise value in private equity-backed and institutional environments.
Advisory Board
Industry leaders providing strategic guidance and deep expertise to support innovation, growth, and long-term vision.
Robert Sumberac
Robert Sumberac
With over 30 years of experience in the alternative investment industry, Robert Sumberac is a highly respected leader and trusted advisor in the private capital space. A seasoned professional, Robert brings a deep understanding of private markets, particularly private credit, and has held leadership roles at prestigious institutions including Goldman Sachs, DB Zwirn, and Serengeti Asset Management.
As a strategic advisor, Robert helps shape next generation products and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the private alternatives space. His work includes ideating and developing private capital offerings, overseeing product build out, and collaborating closely with the management team to drive growth.
Robert plays a key role in engaging beta customers, testing product market fit, and introducing strategic prospects to accelerate revenue growth. His insights and network continue to be instrumental in shaping the future of private market investing.
Anand Ranganathan
Anand Ranganathan
Anand Ranganathan is an Engineering Manager at Bridgewater Associates, leading various initiatives around AI and data. Prior to this, he was a co-founder at OneByZero, a consulting startup specializing in delivering production-grade data, ML & AI solutions.
Previously, he was a co-founder and Chief AI Officer at another startup, Unscrambl, where he led product development around natural language processing, automated insights, data story-telling, real-time decision-making, and marketing optimization.
Before joining Unscrambl, he was a Global Technical Ambassador, Master Inventor, and Research Scientist at IBM. He received his PhD in Computer Science from UIUC and his BTech from IIT-Madras. He also has over 70 academic journal and conference publications and 30 patent filings in his name.
David Sarfas
David Sarfas
David Sarfas is a senior advisor with over 30 years of experience driving growth, scaling businesses, and supporting transaction-driven value creation across the US, UK, and Europe.
He is known for translating complex capabilities into compelling commercial propositions and building trusted relationships with senior executives, investors, and boards.
He has held leadership roles at CSC Group, MUFG Investor Services, and Citco Group, where he delivered operational transformation, revenue growth, and enhanced enterprise value in private equity-backed and institutional environments.