DevRev

When my good friend Chandra Nath told me he was leaving Nutanix to join the founding team of a new startup, my curiosity was immediately piqued. This wasn't just any move; it was Chandra, who honed his skills at Palantir and Ola during their formative years and later contributed to the success of established giants like Nutanix. If he was excited, I knew something special was brewing.

DevRev is tackling a core problem that resonates deeply with software teams. In today's landscape, teams are often trapped in silos, struggling with a fragmented toolchain. There has to be a better way, a more streamlined and collaborative approach.

That's where DevRev's unique vision shines. They are empowering customers to engage directly with engineers, fostering an inclusive, transparent, and faster development process. This represents a paradigm shift, moving away from reactive support to proactive collaboration.

The market potential for DevRev is immense. By simplifying the software stack and reducing costs, they are addressing a critical need for businesses of all sizes. Unifying the workflows of customer support, product management, and development in real-time is a game changer. It's about achieving more with less—an approach that resonates well in today's fast-paced environment.

DevRev’s team is also very exciting. It speaks volumes when former colleagues are eager to reunite and build something new, especially when they have experienced significant success in the past. The founders, Dheeraj Pandey and Manoj Agarwal, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, particularly from their leadership roles at Nutanix, which saw the largest tech IPO of 2016 at a valuation over $5 billion. Dheeraj was the CEO and Co-Founder of Nutanix, while Manoj was SVP of Engineering, both playing instrumental roles in the company's remarkable growth.

Dheeraj's track record of disruption and leadership is undeniable. He essentially created the hyper-converged infrastructure market with Nutanix, revolutionizing storage, computing, and virtualization.

Will lightning strike twice with this experienced team? I believe it will. We are incredibly excited to be part of DevRev's journey.