Scaling With Soul - Sarat Pediredla on Balancing Growth and Wellbeing

What does it take to grow a global tech consultancy without losing sight of the humans who make it all happen? That’s exactly what Sarat Pediredla, co-founder and CEO of hedgehog lab, has managed to do. From two friends in Newcastle to a business working with Microsoft and Deliveroo, Sarat’s story is impressive. But what makes it powerful is how he’s put wellbeing at the heart of growth - even when it meant facing his own burnout. In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to scale with soul.Highlights:(07:15) Protecting a team while battling burnout(14:40) The honesty of saying “I am burnt out”(21:05) Vulnerability, shame, and finding support through therapy(29:20) How hedgehog lab makes wellbeing a lived value(36:50) Why culture is their real competitive advantageFind out more:https://hedgehoglab.com/Connect with us here:Website: https://aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk/Ngozi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngozi-weller-aurora/Obehi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obehi-alofoje-psychologist-aurora/Aurora Company Profile 2025Book a Call here: https://aurorawellnessgroup.co.uk/#book-meeting