About

Mousumi, founder of The Start Up Ally

Hello, I'm Mousumi

I've spent over 25 years working across law, people, operations and culture – in large firms, growing businesses, and fast-moving environments where priorities shift quickly and decisions matter.

Over time, I found myself drawn less to specialisms and more to the bigger picture: how teams work, how decisions get made, and how businesses build foundations that actually hold as they grow.

The Start Up Ally came from seeing just how overwhelming scaling can feel – especially when you're expected to have all the answers. I work alongside founders to bring clarity, structure and calm, helping you make thoughtful decisions without losing momentum.

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Credentials & Expertise


25+ years

Experience across large and small professional services firms in the UK and Canada

5 years

Head of People Operations at a London-based boutique M&A consultancy; joined as a start up

8 years

Generalist portfolio roles across HR, Content Management, Learning & Development and Compliance at KPMG UK

5 years

Global Diversity & Inclusion practitioner at KPMG International

8 years

Qualified UK lawyer at Clyde & Co

Get in touch

Have a question or want to explore how we might work together? Drop me a message, or book an introductory call directly.

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Testimonials

"Mousumi and I worked closely together on an internal training project which focused on delivering bite-sized learning modules for mobile devices at KPMG. She's an active collaborator bringing colleagues along with her – someone who is willing to step out of her comfort zone, learn and experiment particularly around new technologies. She always tries to put herself in the learner's position to develop the best solution for the business."

– Director, Capgemini