Advising


Strategic Guidance to Build Resilient, Purpose-Driven Businesses

Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman, author of Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs

With a unique blend of entrepreneurial experience, academic rigor, and global expertise, Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman provides tailored advisory services to leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations seeking to achieve sustainable growth, long-term impact, and meaningful success.

Neri’s advisory work is deeply collaborative and rooted in proven frameworks developed through decades of research, teaching, and hands-on experience. Whether you’re scaling a startup, repositioning your organization, or building a purpose-driven business, Neri offers strategic clarity and practical solutions to help you navigate challenges and unlock opportunities.


Areas of Expertise

Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy

From idea to execution, Neri advises entrepreneurs and leaders on building businesses that last. With a focus on resilience, innovation, and strategy, she helps you create a clear roadmap for growth and success.

Purpose-Driven Leadership

Neri works with leaders to align their organizations with core values, embedding purpose into every decision to inspire teams, foster loyalty, and drive sustainable impact.

Business Longevity

Drawing on insights from Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs, Neri helps businesses develop strategies for enduring success—balancing profit with long-term purpose.

Sustainability and Circular Economy

Specializing in integrating sustainability into business strategy, Neri guides leaders in creating ethical, resource-efficient models that deliver value for stakeholders and future generations.

Resilience and Innovation

In an unpredictable world, Neri helps businesses and individuals build resilience, adapt to change, and cultivate an “outsider mindset” to uncover hidden opportunities and drive innovation.


How Neri Works

Bespoke Solutions

Every business is unique. Neri takes a tailored approach, analyzing your challenges and opportunities to provide actionable, strategic advice

Collaborative Partnership

As a trusted advisor, Neri works closely with you and your team, combining her expertise with your vision to create lasting results.

Proven Frameworks

Backed by her extensive research, teaching, and experience, Neri brings tried-and-tested strategies that can be implemented immediately.


Who Neri Advises

Entrepreneurs and Founders

From launching startups to scaling operations, Neri helps entrepreneurs turn big ideas into thriving, sustainable businesses.

C-Suite Leaders and Executives

Align your leadership, purpose, and strategy to drive innovation, growth, and organizational resilience.

Small to Mid-Sized Businesses

Navigate transitions, reposition your business, and build a long-term strategy for success.

Industry Innovators

Leaders in fashion, luxury, sustainability, and beyond who are looking to integrate purpose and impact into their business models.


Why Work With Neri?

Global Perspective

As an immigrant, entrepreneur, and advisor to organizations worldwide, Neri brings a cross-cultural lens and a deep understanding of global markets.

Real-World Experience

Neri has built her own multimillion-dollar luxury brand and advised leading companies, startups, and organizations on sustainable growth.

Actionable Insights

Combining research with practicality, Neri delivers strategies you can implement immediately for measurable impact.

A Trusted Thought Partner

Neri doesn’t just offer advice—she partners with you, aligning her insights with your vision and values to achieve shared success.


 
I had the opportunity to meet and work with Neri, a few years ago. Beautiful person, outstanding professional. She’s highly experienced in Luxury and fashion with an extended, end-to-and background — from design to production.
Whenever I need advise about where our industry is going, giving a call to Neri is always a good idea. Her vision is sharp and clear, having the chance to discuss with her is absolutely a privilege.
— Stefano Galvani, RTW Operations Director at Christian Dior Couture
 
Neri’s insights transformed our business strategy. Her ability to combine practical solutions with long-term vision helped us achieve clarity and growth we didn’t think possible.
— Client Testimonial
 

Work With Neri

Ready to gain strategic clarity, unlock new opportunities, and create lasting impact? Let’s work together.