Consulting Success Podcast

Simplify Consulting, Grow Your Business with Abhijit Verekar

Nov 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Abhijit Verekar, Founder and CEO of Avèro Advisors, shares insights on transforming U.S. local government consulting. He emphasizes the importance of simplifying offerings and how independence sets his firm apart from others. Abhijit discusses leveraging AI and micro-SaaS to enhance service delivery and tackle gaps often overlooked by large vendors. He outlines practical strategies for navigating procurement challenges and advises on recognizing value in consulting fees despite accelerated delivery. His unique journey offers inspiration for aspiring consultants.
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INSIGHT

Independence As A Differentiator

  • Abhijit Verekar positions Avèro as an independent third-party advisor to local governments focused on modernization through better tech and strategy.
  • Independence differentiates them from vendors and implementers who push product-first solutions.
ADVICE

Call Out The Wrong Problem

  • Challenge client assumptions instead of fitting into the product-shaped box they propose.
  • Push for organizational change and vision work rather than another software-specific bandaid.
ADVICE

Multi-Channel To Reach Mayors And CIOs

  • Use multiple channels to reach senior public-sector buyers: conferences, white papers, outbound and relationships.
  • Prioritize introductions and referrals because procurement rules make direct access slow.
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