Avaya Consulting: Strategic Advisory for High Net Worth Individuals & Family Offices
Boutique consultancy delivering sophisticated guidance across real estate, venture capital, and startup mentorship - trusted by discerning investors to protect and grow generational wealth.
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Our Mission: Protecting and Growing Generational Wealth
At Avaya Consulting, we understand that wealth preservation requires sophisticated strategy. Our mission is to deliver tailored advisory services that safeguard and expand your family's financial legacy across generations.
We focus exclusively on high-value domains where our expertise creates measurable advantage: distressed real estate, venture capital investments, and startup scalability. Every recommendation is crafted with uncompromising integrity, complete transparency, and a focus on sustainable long-term impact.
Real Estate Advisory: Unlocking Value in Distressed Assets
Distressed Portfolio Management
Leveraging 14+ years of experience in acquiring and managing distressed US real estate, with specialized expertise in nonperforming note sales and complex REO repositioning strategies.
Structured Settlements
Custom-designed settlement structures that optimize for liquidity needs while supporting multi-generational wealth transfer objectives.
Transaction Expertise
Successfully managed over $100M in distressed transactions, delivering exceptional risk-adjusted returns through market-specific acquisition and disposition strategies.
Strategic Real Estate Solutions for Wealth Preservation
Portfolio Optimization
  • Custom portfolio analysis identifying undervalued opportunities
  • Risk management for complex asset classes
  • Cross-border holdings strategy development
Value Maximization
  • Comprehensive capital improvement planning
  • Private equity-style execution and oversight
  • Sophisticated reporting frameworks for family offices
Our approach merges institutional-grade analysis with boutique-level attention, ensuring your real estate holdings deliver optimal performance within your broader wealth strategy.
Venture Capital Advisory: Strategic Investment in Innovation
Deal Sourcing
Access to exclusive early-stage opportunities through our partnership with Sapphire Growth Partners and extensive network in e-commerce, AI, crypto, and proptech ecosystems.
Due Diligence
Rigorous investment thesis development and comprehensive evaluation of emerging technologies, founding teams, and market dynamics.
Portfolio Strategy
Sophisticated portfolio construction balancing diversification, risk-return profiles, and strategic exit planning to maximize investment outcomes.
Startup Mentorship: Scaling for Exceptional Growth
Our proven mentorship program has accelerated growth for US and global technology startups across multiple sectors. We provide hands-on guidance that transforms promising ventures into market leaders.
Our advisory focuses on critical elements of scalability: identifying and filling skill gaps, refining product-market fit, and developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies that drive sustainable growth.
2x
Revenue Growth
Average post-engagement performance improvement
35+
Founder Connections
Strategic investors and operators in our network
6-9mo
Transformation Timeline
Typical period to implement scalability framework
Saj Salickram: Founder & Managing Partner
"My approach combines rigorous analysis with relationship-driven execution. I believe in creating value that endures across generations."
Expertise & Background
  • NYU Stern Finance graduate with 14+ years of cross-sector experience
  • Business development leadership at Bit.ly, Alibaba Group, and The Ladders
  • Specialist in distressed real estate acquisition and repositioning
  • Co-founder and growth consultant across multiple successful ventures
  • Extensive experience in partnership strategy and execution
Our Approach: Boutique. Analytical. Aligned.
Rigorous Due Diligence
Every mandate begins with comprehensive analysis against industry benchmarks, ensuring decisions are grounded in data and market intelligence.
Transparent Process
Our clients receive quarterly reporting with tailored analytics, providing complete visibility into progress and performance.
Network-Driven Opportunities
We leverage our extensive professional relationships to source exclusive opportunities and build strategic partnerships that create exceptional value.
Bespoke Advisory
We reject one-size-fits-all approaches, instead crafting customized strategies that align precisely with each client's unique circumstances and objectives.
Client Success Stories
Family Office Real Estate Transformation
Repositioned a $35M distressed REO asset portfolio through strategic renovation and tenant optimization, resulting in a remarkable 41% IRR for our family office client.
Tech Startup Acceleration
Provided comprehensive mentorship to an emerging technology company, accelerating their go-to-market strategy and driving 3x user growth within just 12 months.
Venture Capital Exit Success
Guided a VC client toward strategic allocation in an undervalued fintech opportunity, resulting in a successful 5x exit that significantly outperformed market benchmarks.
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Ready for Strategic Partnership?
Avaya Consulting provides confidential advisory services to qualifying high net worth individuals and family offices. Our selective approach ensures each client receives the focused attention their complex needs require.
Contact Saj Salickram directly to discuss how our expertise in real estate, venture capital, and startup mentorship can advance your wealth preservation and growth objectives.
Send us a note at Saj@avayaconsulting.com

Trusted by discerning clients globally including family offices, private investors, and international founders seeking sophisticated advisory across complex asset classes.