Adesh Kumar Tyagi

Adesh Kumar Tyagi began his journey rooted in a strong academic foundation. He earned a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani). Subsequently, he was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship which enabled him to pursue business studies at Washington University in St. Louis. At Washington University, he sharpened his business and leadership skills, laying the groundwork for his future entrepreneurial ventures.

In 1996, Tyagi co-founded Tryfacta, Inc. (with his wife Ratika Tyagi) in Pleasanton, California. What started as a technology and staffing services firm evolved under his leadership into a prominent digital transformation and IT-services company. He served as President (and sometimes CEO) of Tryfacta, guiding its transition from modest beginnings to a large multi-vertical enterprise.

Under Tyagi’s helm, Tryfacta expanded significantly in scope and scale:

• The company’s headcount rose from just over 100 employees in 2020 to more than 1,300 by 2024.
• Tryfacta secured major contracts for federal and state agencies in the U.S., including with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Defense Health Agency.
• He also helped establish the company as a forward-looking player in technologies such as cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Tyagi’s leadership philosophy emphasises scalable innovation, operational rigor and client-centric execution. He has also served as Managing Partner at Nexent Capital Management, where he shepherds investments in disruptive technologies and growth-oriented ventures.

• In 2024, Tryfacta was ranked No. 1 in its region in the annual rankings of fastest-growing private companies published by Inc. Magazine.
• The company is planning an IPO on the international exchanges at Gujarat International Finance Tec‑City (GIFT City) with an aim to raise USD 100–150 million.
• His finance and M&A activities include oversight of transactions valued at more than USD 1.6 billion across Asia, Europe and North America.

Adesh Tyagi places significant emphasis on lifelong learning, disruptive thinking and inclusive leadership. He credits his success to both strategic vision and the ability to execute operationally. As a mentor, he supports emerging entrepreneurs and professionals in the technology domain. He also champions diversity and inclusion in his organisation and endeavours to support philanthropic initiatives, particularly in technology-education and environmental conservation.