The Stunning Story of Dheeraj Pandey, the CEO & Co-Founder of DevRev
Season 1 | Episode 5
Pioneer. Dreamer. Philanthropist. He has created more than a thousand millionaires, he has donated more than $20 million to humanitarian causes, and he has built two iconic companies. Meet Dheeraj Pandey, the Co-Founder of DevRev and Nutanix. He also sits on the board of Adobe. In this episode of The Tech Icon, he shares his incredible journey interlaced with deep personal moments.
Dheeraj gets his humility and fierce resolve from his parents. He did his bachelor’s in computer science from IIT, Kanpur, and his master’s from UT Austin. Today his company, DevRev commands a market valuation of $1.15 billion while Nutanix has a market cap of $17 billion. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
The Fascinating Story of Abhinav Khushraj, the former CEO & Co-Founder of Petasense
Season 1 | Episode 4
From the narrow streets of Chennai to the heart of Silicon Valley, Abhinav Khushraj, the former CEO & Co-Founder of Petasense, used "education" to live his American dream. Today, he works at the cutting edge of AI as the Head of Product at Google (BigQuery). In this episode of The Tech Icon, he shares the promise of AI, his entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of kindness and empathy.
Abhinav believes in technology for impact rather than technology for its sake. He did his bachelor's in computer science from BITS Pilani, master's from the University of Florida, and an MBA from MIT. Outside of work, he enjoys being a fencing parent to his son, playing with his daughter, and learning Spanish on Duolingo.
The Incredible Journey of Justin Borgman, the CEO & Co-Founder of Starburst
Season 1 | Episode 3
With a strong urge to change the world and have the biggest impact, Justin Borgman, the CEO & Co-Founder of Starburst, knew his calling as a teenager. In this episode of The Tech Icon, he shares how he stumbled upon his first startup idea while studying at Yale, the origins of Starburst, and his entrepreneurial journey.
Justin compares entrepreneurship to an Ironman Triathlon and calls upon students to follow their dreams. Named one of the most Exceptional Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, he is a pioneer in the field of data and analytics. His company, Starburst, has raised a total of $414 million in venture capital at a market valuation of $3.35 billion.
The Spectacular Journey of Rajat Bhargava, the CEO &
Co-Founder of JumpCloud
Season 1 | Episode 2
10X Founder. Author. Investor. Meet Rajat Bhargava, an industry legend and the CEO & Co-Founder of JumpCloud. Rajat has founded 10 companies with eight exits, including two IPOs and six trade sales. In this episode of The Tech Icon, he shares his many adventures and learnings including attending two high schools, taking on Microsoft, and dealing with pressure.
From founding his first as a senior at Massachusetts Institute of Technology to his tenth with more than 200,000 enterprise customers, Rajat is a powerhouse of knowledge. His company, JumpCloud, has raised $425 million in venture capital and commands a market valuation of $2.65 billion. Rajat has also co-authored The Startup Playbook: Founder-to-Founder Advice From Two Startup Veterans.
The Inspiring Journey of Satyen Sangani, the CEO &
Co-Founder of Alation
Season 1 | Episode 1
Did you know that Satyen Sangani, the CEO & Co-Founder of Alation, never wanted to be an entrepreneur? Or that an 18-hour phone call altered the course of his life, forever? In this episode of The Tech Icon, Satyen shares his extraordinary journey, the future of data and analytics, and advice for founders, builders, and students.
Satyen is on a mission to empower a more curious and rational world. He holds a master’s in economics from the University of Oxford and a bachelor's from Columbia University. His company, Alation, achieved a unicorn status in the year 2021, a centaur status in the year 2022, and has raised a total of $340 million in venture capital. Outside of work, Satyen is a family man: a doting dad, a loving husband, and a caring son.