Sector-Agnostic · Startup-Focused · Senior-Led

Your Business Backbone,
Finally Managed.

WishWorks Solutions brings expert-managed HR and Business Finance to growing startups — so founders can lead with clarity, not chaos.

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17+
Years of senior business advisory experience
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2-in-1
Finance & HR managed by one expert partner — no silos, no handoffs
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10–20
Person teams — our core focus
The Problem We Solve

Startups in a Functional Blind Spot

Too big to run on instinct. Too lean for a full-time team. HR and Finance are always the last things managed — until they become a crisis.

Founders Are Overstretched

Sales, product, marketing, hiring — HR and Finance are perpetually last on the to-do list, not by intent, but by necessity.

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Always Reactive, Never Proactive

Numbers reviewed only during a crisis. HR policies written only after the first dispute. Structure built only after the first fire.

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Systems Without Execution

Many startups invest in the right tools — HRMS, accounting software — but maintaining them and acting on insights remains a persistent gap.

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Blind Spots Compound Silently

Cash gaps, cost overruns, attrition risks, and compliance lapses grow quietly until they demand the founder's full, urgent attention.

What We Do

Two Verticals.
One Partner.

We manage the two functions founders defer the longest — HR and Business Finance — with a blend of senior expertise and the right technology, so you never have to choose between running your business and structuring it.

Business Finance Management

This is not accounting. It is strategic financial oversight — giving you a real-time view of your company's health and the data to make confident decisions, before the numbers become a problem.

Virtual CFO Partner
Core Services — click any to learn more
P&L Statement
Cash Flow Statement & Monitoring
Balance Sheet
Budget vs. Actuals Tracking
Revenue & Growth Dashboard
Burn Rate & Runway Analysis
AR & AP Aging Reports
KPI Scorecard
Strategic Business Health Advisory
On-Demand Add-On Services
Financial Modelling & Scenario Planning Fundraising Support & Investor-Ready Reporting

HR Management

From building your people systems from scratch to managing the day-to-day execution — we handle the full HR function on your behalf, communicating policies and decisions to your team so you don't have to.

People Operations Partner
Core Services — click any to learn more
Payroll Processing & Statutory Compliance
Performance Management & Appraisals
HR Policies & Employee Handbook
Onboarding & Offboarding Processes
Resource Planning & Workforce Structure
Succession Planning
Learning & Development Programs
Culture Building & Internal Communications
Employee Grievances & Performance PIPs
HR Systems & SOPs
Team Communication on HR's Behalf
Labour & HR Compliance
On-Demand Add-On Services
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
The Case for Both Together

HR and Finance Are Not Separate Problems

In a 10–20 person startup, your people costs are your largest expense, and your headcount decisions directly shape your runway. Managing these functions in silos creates a dangerous gap. We bridge them.

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Payroll data flows directly into financial models No reconciliation lag. No manual handoffs.
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Hiring decisions grounded in burn rate reality Grow headcount without losing runway visibility.
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One trusted partner, not two separate vendors Accountability in one place. Context never lost.

What Founders Gain

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Complete business visibility Know your team's performance and your company's financial health in one integrated view — not two disconnected reports.
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Founder time back Stop context-switching between HR issues and financial reviews. Both functions are handled, both are coordinated, and you hear what matters.
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Standardised from day one Startups with no systems get structure built from scratch. Startups with systems get experts who actually execute on them.
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Always investor & audit ready Clean books, compliant HR, and structured data — ready for due diligence, fundraising, or a board review at any time.
The Engagement Model

Simple to Start.
Rigorous in Execution.

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Discovery Call

We understand where your business stands — current systems, gaps, team size, and priorities. No homework required on your end.

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You Share, We Receive

Send raw data via email or WhatsApp — bank statements, payroll records, invoices, HR data. No new tools. No new workflows.

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We Structure & Execute

We reconcile, model, process, and build. Clean financial statements. Compliant payroll. Structured HR processes. All handled.

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You Lead With Clarity

Receive structured reports on cadence. Get proactive alerts. Make decisions backed by verified data — not gut feel.

Why WishWorks

What Sets Us Apart

Most startups either have good systems with no expert execution, or good people with no standardised systems. We bring both — and we manage it actively, not passively.

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Technology + Expertise, Together

We don't just set up systems and leave. We manage them actively, ensuring data flows in, insights go out, and nothing slips through.

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Business Finance ≠ Accounting

Accounting handles compliance. We handle strategy. Our role is to give you a steady eye on company health and help you make data-driven decisions — not just file returns.

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Systems Built from Scratch

Have no HR policy? No financial tracking? We don't assume infrastructure. We design and implement it for where your startup actually is.

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Proactive, Not Reactive

We follow up to get data on time. We flag risks before they escalate. We enforce financial and HR discipline on your behalf — so nothing waits for a crisis.

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Founder Time Is Sacred

HR and Finance consume founder bandwidth the moment they're neglected. We take them off your plate completely — not partially.

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Senior-Led, Always

Every engagement is led by senior advisors — not junior analysts. The quality of insight you receive reflects years at the founder's table, not a spreadsheet template.

The Team

Senior Expertise.
Fully Accountable.

Every engagement is led by a senior specialist and backed by a deep bench of domain experts across finance, HR, compliance, and strategy.

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Archimedha Mohapatra
CEO & Founder
IIM Kozhikode — MBA, Strategy & Operations
17+
Years operating at the founder's table — across general business management, finance, and strategy
Deep experience operating at the founder's table — advising on structure, operations, and decisions across business management and strategy
Deep expertise in business finance — from building financial discipline in early-stage companies to virtual CFO advisory
Financial workflow design, process optimisation, and management reporting systems
Startup health monitoring: cash flow management, burn analysis, strategic business reviews
Founding Partner, WishWorks Solutions; Co-founder, StartSmart

The Expert Network Behind Every Engagement

Beyond senior leadership, each client engagement is backed by a curated team of specialists — selected for the precise skills your business demands at that stage.

Business Finance Expertise
Financial Modelling MIS Reporting Power BI Dashboards Investor Reporting Cash Flow Management Budget Analysis
HR & People Operations
Payroll & Compliance HRBP Advisory L&D Design Culture & Engagement Performance Frameworks Workforce Planning
Compliance & Strategy
Statutory Compliance Labour Law Audit Readiness Business Strategy
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Virtual CFOs & Chartered Accountants
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Business Finance Managers
15+
HR Specialists & People Leaders
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Core Financial Reports on Structured Cadence
Insights

Finance & HR Knowledge
Built for Founders

Practical, no-jargon content on running Finance and HR in a growing startup — written by practitioners who do this every day.

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Let's Understand Your Business First

No pitch. No pressure. We start with a conversation to understand where you are, what's working, and where we can add real value. Fill the form and we'll reach out to schedule a call.

We'll review your current HR and Finance setup
Identify the highest-priority gaps for your stage
Explain exactly how an engagement works
Answer any questions — no obligation to proceed

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