About Punit
I am a seasoned business leader dedicated to partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and pioneering startups to drive growth, innovation, and market leadership. With 30+ years of experience at the intersection of strategic investment, operational leadership, and board governance, I bring more than capital—I offer rigorous insight, hands-on collaboration, and unwavering commitment to creating long-term value.
My investment philosophy centers on identifying transformative ideas early, then working closely with founders and executive teams to navigate complex business challenges, scale operations, and unlock exponential potential. I specialize in Cybersecurity and Enterprise SaaS leveraging deep technical expertise and a broad network to accelerate progress and competitive advantage.
Serving on boards and as a trusted advisor, I focus on strengthening governance, refining strategy, and optimizing growth trajectories, always with an entrepreneur-first approach. My agile decision-making and founder-centric support make me a highly responsive partner in high-stakes scaling environments.
Integrity, innovation, and impact drive everything I do. I believe that great companies are built through relentless focus, thoughtful leadership, and enduring partnerships—and I am passionate about helping visionary teams translate bold ideas into market-defining realities.
Experience:
Full lifecycle from Early Stage to Scaled Business: 13+ years at Zscaler (sub $10M ARR to > $3B ARR today)
Early Stage: Palo Alto Networks Executive team that grew business from <$15M to over $250M at IPO
Growth Stage: Endpoint Security leader Trend Micro -- part of Leadership team that grew business from $300M to $1B over 8 years
How I Partner with Entrepreneurs
With a deep specialization in cybersecurity and Enterprise SaaS, I bring a wealth of experience spanning the full lifecycle of high-growth companies—from nascent startups with minimal revenue to industry leaders scaling beyond $3 billion in value. My partnership philosophy is rooted in being the most trusted, impactful ally founders rely on for strategic priorities that drive enduring success: product innovation, scalable growth, team excellence, culture, and capital efficiency.
Strategic Problem-Solving
Through regular, focused 1:1 engagements, I help founders dissect and solve their most critical challenges, tailoring approaches around complex product roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and organizational dynamics specific to high-velocity SaaS and cybersecurity markets. Together, we develop pragmatic, context-aware solutions that fuel sustainable scaling.
Real-Time Advisory
Staying connected via WhatsApp, SMS, or calls, I provide continuous, on-demand counsel—ready to tackle urgent scenarios like high-stakes partner negotiations or key personnel transitions. Founders know I am a steady, decisive resource in both calm and turbulent times.
Access to Elite Operators
Leveraging an extensive network of top-tier executives in Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations, I facilitate vital introductions and strategic connections. Whether sourcing customer partnerships, consulting expertise, or executive talent, I open doors that accelerate growth in the cybersecurity and SaaS arenas.
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