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Interview with Bhavya Parikh, CEO of DataSpot Consulting Group

  • Writer: Great Companies
    Great Companies
  • Jul 29
  • 3 min read
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The Origin Story: How DataSpot Was Born

Great Companies: How did you get your idea or concept for the business?

Bhavya Parikh: I moved to the U.S. in 2017 to pursue my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Oregon State University. During that time, I had the opportunity to work with Intel, where I was deeply immersed in enterprise-level data systems. That experience exposed me to the immense potential and common pitfalls companies face in leveraging data.


The idea for DataSpot emerged from a recurring pattern I noticed while working with businesses: they were generating vast volumes of data, yet lacked the clarity, governance, and applied intelligence to turn that data into actionable business value.

We identified a clear gap in the market for a consulting partner that could seamlessly bridge business strategy with deep technical execution across data engineering, applied AI, and governance.


That’s how DataSpot was born—a purpose-driven consulting group combining advisory depth, engineering craftsmanship, and a future-focused mindset under one roof.


Services That Drive Transformation

Great Companies: What are the various services provided by DataSpot Consulting Group?

Bhavya Parikh: We specialize in end-to-end data and AI consulting across three verticals:

  • Strategic Advisory: Helping leaders define data strategy, AI readiness, and regulatory frameworks.

  • Engineering & Implementation: Building data lakes, warehouses, and cloud-native pipelines using platforms like Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks.

  • Applied AI & Governance: Deploying predictive models, LLMs, and setting up responsible AI governance systems.


Additionally, we offer industry-focused solutions across healthcare, fintech, and sustainability, and run a proprietary innovation lab to pilot emerging technologies for clients.


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What Sets DataSpot Apart

Great Companies: What makes DataSpot Consulting Group different from hundreds of other similar service providers?

Bhavya Parikh:

Three things set us apart:

  1. Human + AI-First Approach: We combine enterprise-grade consulting with cutting-edge AI tools, enabling scalable yet ethical adoption.

  2. Global Experience, Local Relevance: Our team spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, but we tailor every solution to local market needs.

  3. Built for Outcomes: We don’t just deliver dashboards or models—we partner with clients to unlock measurable value across operations, compliance, and growth.


We’re not a volume-driven agency; we’re a precision consulting group focused on strategic impact and sustainable transformation.


Overcoming Challenges in a Competitive Market

Great Companies: What were the struggles and challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?

Bhavya Parikh: Building a boutique consulting brand in a market crowded with large players was never easy. Convincing enterprises to trust a newer, agile firm over traditional names was a challenge.


We overcame this by delivering results that spoke for themselves—from helping a fintech firm scale with 40% faster reporting cycles to enabling a healthcare client to deploy AI for patient risk modeling within weeks.


Another challenge was talent—finding people who could blend business understanding with deep tech skills. To solve this, we built an internal "Native Lab" program to nurture consultants with real-world problem-solving exposure and R&D freedom.


The Future of DataSpot: Vision for the Next 5 Years

Great Companies: How do you plan to grow in the future? What does 5 years down the line look like for DataSpot Consulting Group?

Bhavya Parikh: We envision DataSpot becoming the go-to data transformation partner for forward-looking enterprises globally.

In the next five years, we plan to:

  • Expand into Africa, Southeast Asia, and the GCC region, where digital transformation is accelerating.

  • Launch industry-specific AI products, especially for healthcare and climate-tech.

  • Establish a global data innovation hub, where academia, enterprises, and our team collaborate on next-gen data use cases.


We’re focused on growth with depth—not just scaling, but scaling smartly with purpose.


Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Great Companies: If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?

Bhavya Parikh: Start by solving a real problem, not chasing a trend. The market will always reward value. Be customer-obsessed, build credibility through outcomes, and stay lean but learn fast.

And most importantly—invest in people and culture. No tech or tool will beat a team aligned with purpose.



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