Pioneers of Enterprise Transformation, Building the Future of AI
The team behind Gradera has decades of experience leading Fortune 500 enterprises through large-scale digital transformations, most notably scaling PK Global into a $500M global technology services firm. Now, we’re pioneering the next era of technology services called Software-Orchestrated Services™ —where our platform orchestrates work across humans, intelligent digital workers, and enterprise ecosystems with governance, reliability, security, and adaptability.
The team
From digital pioneers to AI trailblazers
What unites us is a shared belief that AI should amplify human expertise, operate with governance and trust, and deliver measurable outcomes that matter
Vijay Ijju
Founder & CEO
A pioneer of enterprise transformation and co-founder of ProKarma, Vijay has decades of experience architecting large-scale IT strategies and leading enterprises through digital modernization. At Gradera, he sets the vision for building the intelligent enterprise.
Stuart Price
Co-Founder & COO
With 30+ years leading IT strategy and digital transformation, Stuart is known for turning complex objectives into executable strategies. He brings operational rigor and a track record of modernizing enterprises through experience-driven design.
Lou Powell
Co-Founder & CPO
A digital strategist and product innovator, Lou specializes in experience design, API-first architectures, and scalable enterprise ecosystems. He leads product vision and strategy at Gradera.
Anil Srinivasan
Co-Founder & CCO
An accomplished executive with experience driving digital transformation and enterprise modernization initiatives across the U.S and EMEA regions. Anil drives Sales, GTM, and client partnerships for Gradera.
Memo De Anda
Co-Founder & VP Advisory Services GTM
With deep expertise in organizational redesign and product strategy, Memo brings a consultative lens to enterprise AI adoption, ensuring Gradera’s advisory services create actionable, ROI-driven roadmaps.
Core Values
The principles that make intelligence human.
Our values shape how we build, lead, and collaborate—anchoring innovation in purpose, trust, and impact.
Diversity Drives Intelligence
We believe that diverse perspectives fuel better ideas, smarter solutions, and more inclusive technology. Our team reflects the world we’re building for—across backgrounds, disciplines, and lived experiences.
We listen deeply, include widely, and build AI that serves everyone.
Build with Purpose
We create AI that’s ethical, useful, and human-centered. Our work is grounded in responsibility and driven by impact.
Technology should serve people—and amplify human potential.
Experiment Boldly
Curiosity is our engine. We embrace the unknown, test new ideas fearlessly, and learn fast from what works—and what doesn’t.
Progress comes from trying, failing, and trying again.
Own the Outcome
We take initiative, follow through, and hold ourselves accountable. Whether it’s a breakthrough or a setback, we own it together.
We don’t wait for direction—we make progress happen.
Leave Ego at the Door
We show up with humility, not hierarchy. Every voice matters, and the best ideas win—no matter where they come from.
We’re here to solve problems, not to compete for credit.
Help us build the intelligent enterprise—where people and AI work in harmony.