Our Team.
Saba Chishti, Lead Consultant & Founder.
Saba brings a rare blend of clinical insight and strategic business acumen to her work with client service and health care- adjacent businesses. As a licensed physical therapist turned entrepreneur, Saba built, scaled and successfully exited her own healthcare business- giving her first hand experience with the operational, cultural and financial levers that drive growth and enterprise value.
Her passion for strategy, structure, and sustainable growth led her to create Inara, where she helps founders and investors optimize operations, evaluate acquisition opportunities, and accelerate scalability. Saba brings thoughtful guidance, clear frameworks, and deep operational insight to help businesses unlock their full potential.
If you are looking to streamline workflows, strengthen leadership, increase profitability to support a higher multiple at exit, Contact us today to get started on your consulting journey at Inara Consulting.
Doug Belding, Chief Development Officer & AI Strategy Partner.
Doug is a seasoned creative executive and AI strategist with 20+ years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies, startups, and mission-driven organizations through transformative growth. As Chief Development Officer & AI Strategy Partner at Inara Consulting, Doug works closely with businesses to unlock efficiency, cut costs, and future-proof operations, marketing, and brand strategies through responsible AI integration.
Doug specializes in crafting and implementing AI-driven solutions that are as thoughtful as they are practical—whether it’s operational automation for large enterprises or lean, AI-powered marketing campaigns for small businesses. His strategic lens connects the dots between branding, process design, and scalable systems so that leaders can spend less time overwhelmed and more time focused on growth and impact.
At Inara, Doug collaborates with founder Saba and the broader team to deliver a uniquely human-first approach to business transformation—combining coaching, strategy, and AI solutions to elevate how organizations work, lead, and show up in the world.
Contact us today to get started on your consulting journey at Inara Consulting.
Areas of Expertise:
AI-Powered Brand & Marketing Strategy
Operational AI Integrations & Workflow Optimization
Creative & Development Leadership
Cross-Functional Team Enablement
Business Model & Productization Strategy
Corporate Training & Team Upleveling
Why Clients Trust Doug:
Doug brings a rare blend of creative vision, technical savvy, and grounded leadership. He listens deeply, strategizes collaboratively, and delivers scalable solutions that make teams more agile, brands more compelling, and operations more efficient. Clients describe working with Doug as energizing, inspiring, and refreshingly practical.
Let’s Build Smarter:
From AI workshops and strategic planning to ongoing partnership models, Doug helps organizations evolve with confidence. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or rethinking how your business runs, Doug’s guidance ensures your strategy is future-ready—and deeply human.