Venkatesh has over 36 years of professional experience in cancer care and patient support from her role as Region Head, India, & South Asia at The Max Foundation. She retired on Dec. 31, 2024. Over her career, Venkatesh developed the Friends of Max patient support organization, which began in Mumbai and now has 35 local chapters throughout India, as well as Chai for Cancer, a unique awareness campaign that raises funds for people living with cancer. She has received several awards for her work, including the 2024 International CML Foundation Prize and the 2016 Patient Advocacy Award from Max.