Operations to Business Growth
Arun Guha - Founder
I founded O8 Growth after 25+ years spanning IT operations in global banks (HSBC, ABN AMRO), software design, development, and commercialization at Oracle, corporate venturing at SAP.iO, and entrepreneurship.
I understand deal flow, portfolio management, business growth, AND technology execution. I speak the language of investors, operators, and technologists.
From Global Banking Operations to Strategic Business Growth—A 25-Year Journey
My career is built on transforming operational reliability into strategic business growth. I bridge the gap between technical possibility and market execution
Venture Focus
Completed a Venture Capital Fellowship (GoingVC) to deepen expertise in deal flow due diligence, investment thesis creation, and portfolio value management
Corporate Venturing
Led portfolio management at SAP.iO (Innovative Partner's Business Growth) and managed strategic accounts as a Customer Success Partner, ensuring innovation directly connected to measurable business impact
Entrepreneurship
Founded Terrascio, a field services software startup—experiencing firsthand the challenges of fundraising, product-market fit, and scaling
Software Commercialization
10+ years at Oracle leading software design, development, and commercialization for enterprise solutions, bridging product and market success
Operations Foundation
Strengthened IT operations in global banking (HSBC, ABN AMRO), establishing the foundational belief that operational excellence is a prerequisite for all growth
Education and Partnerships
MS Information Systems University of Colorado