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Jagdish Lade

Calgary

Summary

As a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, I bridge the worlds of finance, AI, and business transformation. I have co-founded fintech and AI startups, automated finance systems for unicorns like FirstCry.com, and led teams to build AI-powered accounting, tax, and data solutions. I am passionate about turning complex challenges into tangible outcomes, having developed innovative bulk filing and reporting engines that automate over 1,000 ITRs and more than 200 financial audits in minutes, saving thousands of hours. My expertise spans financial strategy, predictive analytics, automation frameworks, and business process optimization. I thrive on taking full ownership of projects, inspiring teams, and driving measurable business impact. Now, I am eager to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations that value innovation, leadership, and operational excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

Ispeed Innovations Pvt Ltd (AI2ALL.ai)
Pune
07.2024 - Current
  • Leading AI-powered innovations for finance, compliance, and business automation.
  • Spearheaded the launch of ChainBooks, an AI-Blockchain accounting platform, automating 80–90% of routine accounting, tax filing, and financial reporting tasks.
  • Designed and deployed predictive analytics models for smarter financial forecasting and risk management.
  • Built an enterprise-grade Private GPT Ecosystem, enabling secure, organization-specific interactions with internal financial data.
  • Created a suite of AI Voice Agents supporting sales, appointments, and customer service in local languages.
  • Delivered over 50+ ready-to-integrate APIs for business process innovation and faster go-to-market strategies.
  • Led cross-functional teams of developers, financial analysts, AI engineers, and business consultants.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Automated 80%+ of accounting tasks; reduced reporting cycle by 60%.
  • Achieved 100% automation in invoice accounting via OCR, AI, and rules-based mapping.
  • Developed AI-based Bank Entry Auto-Categorization, achieving 99% ledger accuracy.
  • Built Private LLM-based AI Assistants for businesses: Talk to Database, Direct & Indirect Tax Filing, Legal Drafting, ROC Compliance, and Notice Replies — enhancing compliance efficiency by 5x.

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

iSpeed Canada Fintech Inc
Pune
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Pioneering digital tax filing and compliance automation solutions tailored for Canadian SMEs and professionals.
  • Conducted market research to identify gaps in SME tax filing and compliance needs in Canada.
  • Built a beta-ready tech platform with simplified UX for individual and corporate tax filing automation.
  • Created strategic alliances and developed the go-to-market strategy for post-relocation launch.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Successfully launched a beta ITR platform, tested with 1000+ users achieving a 95%+ success rate.
  • Designed a scalable tech framework for multi-country tax compliance integration.

Designated Partner

JSPL and Associates LLP
Pune
10.2016 - 05.2024
  • Led financial audits, tax compliance, and advisory engagements across industries with a focus on automation and client success.
  • Managed statutory, internal, and GST audits for corporates, co-operatives, and LLPs.
  • Developed Excel-VBA based reconciliations for ledgers, GST returns, and payment systems.
  • Guided corporate clients on tax planning, entity restructuring, and business control systems.
  • Mentored a team of 10+ auditors, instilling a culture of quality, ethics, and client responsiveness.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Helped clients save over INR 5 Cr in tax liabilities via effective tax planning.
  • Automated monthly reconciliation process — reducing manual effort by 50%.
  • Delivered zero non-compliance audits across 3 consecutive fiscal years.

CEO & Founder

iSpeed of Thoughts Invention Pvt Ltd (iSpeedBiz.com & iSpeedTax.com)
Pune
03.2014 - 05.2024
  • Founded and scaled two tech-enabled platforms that revolutionized business registration and tax compliance for Indian entrepreneurs and consultants.
  • Built India’s first bulk ITR filing engine, enabling automated filing of over 1,000 returns in minutes.
  • Launched MyBiz Dashboard, allowing users to manage registrations, GST, and trademarks through a single, automated interface.
  • Created a knowledge-based system for tax professionals, reducing process turnaround time by over 60%.
  • Led product design, UX strategy, growth marketing, client onboarding, and support — serving 2,000+ clients across India.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Processed over 50,000+ income tax filings via automation (B2B).
  • Reduced CA teams’ (B2B) manual workload by 70% using backend scripting and logic workflows.
  • Achieved 95%+ user satisfaction through intuitive workflows and timely filing.
  • Scaled from a 2-person team to a 25+ member operation delivering pan-India services.
  • Registered 2000+ companies pan-India services through portal delivering.

Assistant Director, Business Analysis

Brainbees Solutions Pvt Ltd (FirstCry.com, Unicorn)
Pune
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Directed finance and compliance automation initiatives across India, Middle East, and China operations.
  • Led the end-to-end automation of MIS, inventory, tax reconciliation, and payment gateway reporting processes.
  • Deployed RPA-based frameworks for GST, TDS, B2B payments, and banking reconciliations.
  • Designed dynamic financial dashboards (Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Profitability) for country and group-level leadership.
  • Managed a team of business analysts and data scientists, integrating cutting-edge LLMs for process optimization.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Saved the organization over $100K annually by automating financial and reconciliation processes.
  • OCR based accounting entries automation for store receipts.
  • Improved financial reporting turnaround by 25%, enabling faster leadership decision-making.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Jagdish Lade and Associates
Pune
01.2011 - 10.2016
  • Provided tax, audit, and financial consulting to SMEs and individuals with a strong focus on digital process transformation.
  • Advised on income tax, VAT, GST transition, and startup structuring.
  • Represented clients in taxation appeals and handled litigation documentation end-to-end.
  • Designed early-stage internal tools to digitize client ledger reconciliation and reporting.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Successfully represented over 100+ clients in tax dispute resolutions.
  • Onboarded and retained 200+ recurring SME clients across 5 years.
  • Developed in-house reporting tools that cut compliance delivery time by 40%.

Education

Certification in Concurrent Audit of Banks -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Pune
07.2014

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Pune
04.2010

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University
Pune
04.2004

Skills

  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • AI and machine learning
  • Advanced Excel with VBA and macros
  • Business process automation
  • Business intelligence tools: Tableau and Power BI
  • Database management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Python programming
  • API integrations with LLM models
  • Wireframing and UI design with no-code tools
  • Data analysis
  • System analysis
  • Agile methodologies: Scrum and Kanban
  • Basic Understanding of Programming languages: JavaScript, React, HTML, JSON, XML, CSS, C
  • Google Analytics expertise
  • Blockchain technology
  • Triple-entry accounting
  • Leadership and team management
  • Process improvement and risk mitigation
  • Startup mentoring and innovation strategy

Volunteer Experience

Co-Founder, 03/01/18 - 02/29/24, Life Possible Foundation, Started a non-profit to support people facing depression, sadness, and suicidal thoughts., Talked to people directly to give them emotional support and hope during tough times., Ran awareness programs in schools, colleges, and communities to spread mental health awareness., Worked with mental health experts to guide people towards healing and a better future., Supported over 500+ individuals with emotional help and life support conversations., Helped reduce fear and stigma around mental health by organizing workshops and online programs.

Awards And Honours

  • Faculty Speaker, 2024, Mega CA Students’ Conference 2024 (WICASA, ICAI Pune), Shared insights on 'Future in AI and Information Technology' with 500+ CA students.
  • Guest Speaker, 2024, Orientation Programme for Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants, ICAI Pune, Addressed new CAs on the future of AI and business automation.
  • Invited Faculty Speaker, 2024, ICAI Pune, Delivered expert sessions on Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies for CA members and students.
  • Judge, 2024, Technical Paper Presentation Competition (Audit and AI), ICAI Pune, Served as jury member for academic excellence in audit, accounts, and AI integration.
  • Jury Member, 2024, CA Dashboard Innovation Competition, ICAI, Evaluated student-led innovations in finance automation and dashboard creation.
  • Round Table Discussion Invitee, 2024, Audit Day Programme, ICAI Pune, Participated in thought leadership discussions on future audit practices in the digital era.
  • Speaker & Mentor, 2025, Various CA and Non-CA Platforms, Delivered over 30 sessions on AI, digital transformation, finance innovation, and future-ready skills from 2023 to 2025.

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

Ispeed Innovations Pvt Ltd (AI2ALL.ai)
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Director, Business Analysis

Brainbees Solutions Pvt Ltd (FirstCry.com, Unicorn)
02.2022 - 04.2024

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

iSpeed Canada Fintech Inc
09.2021 - 09.2024

Designated Partner

JSPL and Associates LLP
10.2016 - 05.2024

CEO & Founder

iSpeed of Thoughts Invention Pvt Ltd (iSpeedBiz.com & iSpeedTax.com)
03.2014 - 05.2024

Founder & Principal Consultant

Jagdish Lade and Associates
01.2011 - 10.2016

Certification in Concurrent Audit of Banks -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University

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