Harish Venkatesh

Founder & CEO
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Crafting narratives that transform brands into market leaders.

Harish Venkatesh is the Founder & CEO of Become®, a multidisciplinary design consultancy celebrated as India’s Best Brand Design Studio for three consecutive years. With over a decade of experience, Harish has shaped the positioning of 200+ global brands, including Intel, PepsiCo, and DarwinBox, crafting transformative strategies that bridge the gap between ambition and leadership.

His career highlights include leading iconic projects like the Dubai Expo 2020—recognized as one of CNN’s Top 7 Pavilions—and spearheading Intel’s Global All.AI event, which earned a Guinness World Record. Harish’s work spans industries such as AI, HealthTech, and Consumer Goods, combining innovative storytelling with actionable strategies to solve complex challenges.

A graduate with a blend of engineering and design expertise, Harish began his journey with Frozen Iris, a creative venture that showcased his passion for photography and storytelling. Over the years, his work has been featured in platforms like National Geographic and DesignUp, reflecting his relentless pursuit of excellence and creativity.

Beyond client work, Harish is a sought-after mentor and thought leader, ranking in the top 1% of mentors on ADPlist. He has delivered inspiring talks at platforms like CreativeMornings, London Design Festival, and Webflow World Tour, and is passionate about equipping organizations with the tools to define their unique market positions.

When he’s not transforming brands, Harish enjoys exploring new perspectives through photography, teaching design strategies, and trekking in the outdoors—a reflection of his belief in staying curious and connected to the world around him.

Why work with

Harish Venkatesh

?

  • Transformative brand strategist with proven success across industries.
  • Master storyteller who crafts compelling narratives for growth and leadership.
  • Trusted advisor to enterprises and startups navigating complex markets.

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Nailing Your Brand Positioning

Define your unique value, align with audience needs, and craft a communication strategy that ensures you remain essential to your audience every step of the way.

  • Duration: 3–5 Hours
  • Ideal for: Founders, Brand Strategists, Marketers
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Harish Venkatesh
Founder & CEO
Indhu Kanth
Director, Design & Research
Pooja Shah
Lead Brand Strategist
Samshritha
Lead Content Designer
Samuel Sleeba
Lead Webflow Developer
Vignesh Arullingam
Marketing & Growth Manager
Arun Sandeep
Associate Digital Strategist
Preksha Dugar
Associate Digital Strategist
Gayathri Srinivasan
Associate Market Research Analyst
Achuthan
Senior Brand and Graphic designer
Vasanth Kumar
Associate Digital Designer
Shri Karthick Adithya
Junior Digital Designer
Prity Dhara
Associate Webflow Developer
Induja S Nair
Client Partner | Account Manager
Gokulraj Vijayakumar
Junior Digital Designer
Afridha Aneez
Associate Brand Strategist
Kajol Vakharia
Client Partner
Arjun Vishnu Vardhan
Associate Brand Strategist
Gautham A M
Junior Graphic Illustrator
Soham
Associate Brand and Graphic Designer
Arun Thangavel
Founding Team, Content Strategist
Pooja Raghu
Marketing & Content
Divya Sanchana Ananth
Founding Team, Communication Designer
Juhi Bhanot
Growth & Partnerships
Shruti Ramnath
Graphic and Brand designer
Praveen Kumar
Junior Digital Designer
Akshaya Natarajan
Digital Marketing Associate
Noothan
Junior Full Stack Developer

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