Our Team.
Saba Chishti, Founder & Strategic Growth Partner
Saba combines clinical expertise with strategic business acumen to help service-based and health-adjacent businesses grow with confidence. As a licensed physical therapist turned entrepreneur, she built, scaled, and successfully exited her own healthcare company—giving her firsthand insight into the operational, cultural, and financial levers that drive growth and enterprise value.
Her passion for strategy, structure, and sustainable growth led to the creation of Inara Consulting. Today, Saba partners with founders and investors to optimize operations, evaluate acquisition opportunities, and accelerate scalability. She brings thoughtful guidance, clear frameworks, and deep operational insight to every engagement—helping clients unlock their full potential and achieve measurable results.
If your goal is to streamline workflows, strengthen leadership, or increase profitability to support a higher multiple at exit, Saba is ready to guide you every step of the way.
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. At Inara Consulting, he works with businesses to unlock efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof operations, marketing, and brand strategies through responsible AI integration.
Doug specializes in designing and implementing AI-driven solutions that are as thoughtful as they are effective—whether it’s operational automation for large enterprises or lean, AI-powered marketing campaigns for small businesses. His strategic approach connects branding, process design, and scalable systems, allowing leaders to spend less time overwhelmed and more time focused on growth and impact.
At Inara, Doug collaborates with Saba and the broader team to deliver a human-first approach to business transformation, combining coaching, strategy, and technology to elevate how organizations work, lead, and show up in the world.
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 blends creative vision, technical expertise, 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 him as energizing, inspiring, and refreshingly practical.
Let’s Build Smarter:
From AI workshops and strategic planning to ongoing partnership models, we help organizations evolve with confidence. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or rethinking how your business runs, our guidance ensures your strategy is future-ready and deeply human.