Deepika Chauhan

I’m thrilled to share that UJET has raised a total of $76 Million Series D funding, led by Sapphire Ventures , with participation from new investors KeyBanc Capital Markets and IonPacific, LLC, and existing investors GV (Google Ventures), Kleiner Perkins , Citi Ventures, DCM Ventures, and Ericsson Ventures. This isn't just about capital—it's fuel for our vision of a world where AI and people work together so that every customer experience is effortless, intelligent, and personal. We've all been there: stuck in endless phone queues, repeating information to multiple agents, feeling like just another ticket number. That's the old way. At UJET, we're building the new way. Where every interaction is seamless, personalized, and intelligent, no matter the channel.  Where AI: -Elevates Customer Experiences -Supercharges Agent Efficiency -Optimizes Contact Center Operations -Offers Insights for Brand Growth Imagine a contact center where customers get the answers they need instantly, where agents have the tools to solve complex issues effortlessly, and where businesses unlock valuable insights to drive growth. That's the power of UJET. This funding accelerates our mission. We'll continue to push the boundaries of conversational and generative AI, making self-service smarter, agent guidance more intuitive, and contact center operations more efficient. I’m also excited to accept the role of Co-CEO, alongside our Founding CEO, Anand Janefalkar, as we work together to usher in this next phase of growth in the new AI-era. We're incredibly grateful to our investors, customers, partners, and the amazing team at UJET. Together, we're reimagining customer experience in the age of AI. Thank you to all of our new and existing supporters in this round: Karim Faris, GV Jai Das, Sapphire Ventures Cathy Gao, Sapphire Ventures Osuke Honda, DCM Ted Schlein, Kleiner Perkins Matt Carbonara, Citi Ventures Çağla Kaymaz, Citi Ventures Paul McNamara, Ericsson Ventures Raanan Bar-Cohen, Resolute Ventures Aaron Hill, KeyCorp Jason Krikorian, (Independent) https://lnkd.in/guKtyPRH #UJET #AI #CustomerExperience #ContactCenter #SeriesD

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Yesterday, Tuskira launched with a bang. With a proven founding team (Piyush Sharrma, om moolchandani, Vipul Parmar) and a well-backed investment round (Intel Capital, SYN Ventures, Sorenson Capital...) Tuskira is pursuing a big idea: "Preemptive Security" As an advisor and investor, I often come across innovative concepts, but only a few have the potential to redefine the way we approach cybersecurity. You can read the full story in the attached blog. https://lnkd.in/g-YkQ6xM For my friends in a hurry, TLDR below: Preemptive security has its roots in addressing the inadequacies of traditional Vulnerability Management (VM) and SecOps, both of which have become major time sinks for security teams while offering limited cyber-defense efficacy. In both areas, vast amounts of data are generated: assets, findings, security controls, configurations, and security events. Tuskira's preemptive security approach leverages GenAI to create a security mesh that can effectively contextualize exposure, cyber controls, and security alerts, addressing several key gaps in today's cybersecurity landscape: 1. VM prioritization that overlooks the reality of your environment. The traditional approach to vulnerability management often fails to prioritize based on true security risk. Just because a vulnerability is being exploited in the wild doesn't mean it poses a real threat in your specific environment. 2. Lack of visibility into compensating controls. Without clear awareness of existing security controls, teams may miss opportunities to mitigate exposures effectively, resulting in suboptimal prioritization. 3. Over-reliance on patching as the only mitigation option. Patching is typically slower than attackers' capabilities, and without effective prioritization, it becomes a cumbersome and inefficient process. 4. Limitations in SecOps. Threat intelligence and SOC threat detection often lack context regarding an enterprise's actual exposure and defensive capabilities, leading to inefficiencies and defensive gaps. Tuskira's approach aims to "preempt" exposure and developing attacks by optimizing what you remediate and detect, how you remediate and detect, and how you deploy and configure your security controls. The goal is to prevent cyber risks and stop developing exploits before they become threats within your specific environment. Too good to be true? You should be the judge. Meanwhile, if you are frustrated with your current VM, exposure management, and SecOps programs, it may be time to take a look at Tuskira...

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Surround yourself with high achievers – the ones who deliver exceptional results, set high expectations, and push others to excel. These passionate, sometimes controversial leaders make a real impact. Echoing the wisdom of former Google CEO: 'Hire the divas.' #Leadership #Innovation #Success"

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A potential homebuyer would not buy a piece of land if the home builder did not show them how the fully constructed house would look. Similarly, investors (and design partners) are more likely to sign when they can *see* your product and not just imagine it. Founders: Give us a week of your time and we will build a design prototype for you just like we did for Amplifier Security.

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Sharing this to my network out here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please share with your professional network as well. The one day Software Product Management Summit North America is being held at UC Berkeley this Friday, December 6, from 9 am to 5 pm. The theme of the summit is "Global AI Products: Challenges and Opportunities in Bringing AI to International Markets." There is a fantastic and informative agenda, as well as opportunities for professional networking. I will be speaking at this summit on the topic of the buyer's perspective for AI offerings (see agenda below). Agenda - Keynote: Data Quality for AI - a Déjà Vu - Fighting AI with AI: Combating Deepfakes and Misinformation - Building a New Economy of AI and Human Agents - Panel: Navigating the Future with Voice and AI - Challenges & opportunities of taking AI product for MedTech to international markets - Challenges of implementing autonomous agents in a global business - Fireside Chat: How to navigate the landscape of Responsibility and Trust with AI in the US and Internationally - Essentials of Product Management Prioritization, Scoping, and Resourcing Planning - The impact of GenAI on the roles of software engineers and product managers - Democratize AI with AI Crowdfunding - Considerations for developing AI offerings in an emerging market: A buyer’s perspective You can register for the summit here - https://lnkd.in/g37fwTpz There is a registration fee of $50, which is wholly donated to the UC Berkeley student chapter of the International Software Product Management Association. Even if you can't attend, I would appreciate if you can share this post with your network. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing some of you there! Renil Paramel #AI #artificialintelligence #generativeAI #genAI #ML #machinelearning #analytics #datascience #IoT #InternetofThings #IIoT #innovation #technology

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Third-party software is a common threat vector in supply chain attacks. This is an important step to reduce the attack surface in IoT devices.

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🚀 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐧 🚀 In this episode, Ayal Cohen, previous Senior Director of Product at Micro Focus shares two decades of experience in automation and product evolution. He dives into functional testing, meeting customer expectations, and creating products that truly engage users. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: ☑️ Leverage Automation + Customer Data for scalable, efficient solutions. ☑️ Listen to Your Customers: Be patient in meetings and gather diverse feedback. ☑️ Go Beyond Usability: Build products customers love, not just use. Tune in for Ayal’s expert tips on creating products that deliver real value. 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/dMuV4KDX #ProductManagement #Automation #CustomerEngagement #TechLeadership #MicroFocus #DigitalTransformation

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Sanjay Nagaraj, Co-Founder & CTO of Traceable, joined the Zero Hallucinations podcast to discuss Traceable's recent fundraising, partnerships, and the future of API security. Key Takeaways: 💰 Traceable recently raised a $30M strategic round led by IVP with participation from CitiVentures, bringing our total funding to over $100M. Partnerships with investors like CitiVentures provide valuable insight into large enterprise needs. 🌱 The current fundraising environment prioritizes sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility. Investors are looking for platforms vs point solutions, sales efficiency, customer retention, and a clear path to profitability. 🚀 The API security market is rapidly expanding as APIs handle more critical traffic. Over the next 5 years, we can expect to see end-to-end API security platforms cover the full lifecycle from discovery and testing to runtime protection and threat hunting. 🎧 Watch the full podcast episode to dive deeper into these insights and learn more about Traceable's journey:

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The Azul Cloud Cost Optimization Cookbook is here! Get 7 practical ways to reduce #cloudwaste while building and running #Java workloads for peak performance. Grab your free copy today! #CloudCostOptimization #CloudCostOptimizationCookbook

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It's remarkable to see a symbiotic partnership evolve between our two organizations. Omnissa & Anunta Technology Partnerships are the future. 75% of all business globally is through a partner. Maria (Lueck) Chien said it best in her Forrester report. It's an honor to be a part of an organization that truly understands the art of partnering with the client's business outcomes at the center. Partnership Leaders Women In Partnerships #DEX #VDI #Services #VDIMigrations #Deployments #ManagedServices

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Sanjay Nagaraj, Co-Founder & CTO of Traceable, joined the Zero Hallucinations podcast to discuss Traceable's recent fundraising, partnerships, and the future of API security. Key Takeaways: 💰 Traceable recently raised a $30M strategic round led by IVP with participation from CitiVentures, bringing our total funding to over $100M. Partnerships with investors like CitiVentures provide valuable insight into large enterprise needs. 🌱 The current fundraising environment prioritizes sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility. Investors are looking for platforms vs point solutions, sales efficiency, customer retention, and a clear path to profitability. 🚀 The API security market is rapidly expanding as APIs handle more critical traffic. Over the next 5 years, we can expect to see end-to-end API security platforms cover the full lifecycle from discovery and testing to runtime protection and threat hunting. 🎧 Watch the full podcast episode to dive deeper into these insights and learn more about Traceable's journey:

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“You cannot shift risk management left” - because that would mean you have eliminated risk. Which is hard for most mortals! Join us to learn how to optimize cloud native risk management in a way that “left” meets “right” - where risk management is threat informed and threat management is risk informed. Come by and will be happy to chat and brainstorm!

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The networking industry is going through some serious transition, and our CEO Ed Meyercord recently shared his insights with Gina Narcisi of CRN on how Extreme Networks is poised to capitalize on the market dynamics. It's time for disruption and our focus is squarely on our customers getting connectivity solutions that will help them drive better outcomes for their business. #ExtremeNetworks #CRN #CloudNetworking #SecureNetworking Read the full interview below:  https://lnkd.in/gCkXn9Kc

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The recent cyberattack on American Water is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure. As threats become more advanced, it’s essential for organizations in vital sectors—like utilities—to prioritize cybersecurity and resilience. This incident underscores how interconnected our daily lives are with secure, reliable infrastructure. Now, more than ever, we need a collaborative approach to protect these systems and mitigate future risks. #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #AmericanWater #CyberResilience #CyberDefense

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Enjoy the latest UnWired Show! Jim Pyers, Daniel Obodovski & John Wolpert deconstruct the recent news about pagers and devices suspiciously exploding “on-demand” and the potential impact on regular consumers products and the potential implications for global supply chains. We try to have a little fun while discussion serious challenges. John was inventor of the first ride sharing service, it's a great story! Plus we delve into why blockchain turned out to be a "dud" and why it's not the right time to switch back to XML :>) https://lnkd.in/g8bdWZhK Aiman Abdel-Malek, Ph.D. Fram Akiki Ben Sperling Dave Feitl David Sprosty Donald Jones Aaron Drew Luanne K. Vreugdenhil #pagers #mobile #IoT #supplychain #ridesharing #blockchain

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I had the opportunity to present at the Global Security Summit in Mumbai and discuss how modernization can enhance your cloud security. The event was attended by CIOs and CISOs, and the interactions during the evening were truly amazing. I left feeling incredibly happy after meeting you all. Check out the video to see some of our latest achievements in helping clients enhance their security. The video link is here https://lnkd.in/gg9UYtvd #cloudsecurity #cloudmodernization #innovationfocus #axcessio #infosec #kkbhagchandani

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The proliferation of foundation models is redefining what it means to be a technical founder. Satyam Sinha exemplifies the evolving skillset required to build AI-native companies. After recognizing AI's trajectory while VP of Engineering at Palo Alto Networks, he made a decisive move—resigning shortly after to tackle AI security head-on. Satyam's approach to founding Acuvity demonstrates key attributes for AI-native startups: → Swift problem identification: AI security and governance → Team assembly: leveraging 8+ years of shared experience → Novel technical approach: using AI models to monitor AI usage → Rapid execution: securing early customers within months of founding Satyam's edge comes from his transition from pure technologist to business-savvy founder. At his previous startup Aporeto, he pushed himself to move between engineering and GTM teams. This experience equipped him to address the full spectrum of challenges in building an AI company. Most talk about AI. A select few are building it. Leading Acuvity’s $9M Seed reflects our conviction in Satyam and cofounder Antoine Mercadal, their vision, and the urgent need for robust AI security solutions. Proud to lead this round! Foundation Capital

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🤸‍♀️Scale elastically. 🏎️ Provision instantly.  I am thrilled to announce the launch of Kong Inc. Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways - now available on AWS across 9 regions! Here's what this means for you 👇 - 🌍 1-Click global API provisioning with built-in scalability, resilience and security  - 🌐 Available across 9 AWS regions including APJ, India, Europe, and North America - 🏎️ Fastest time to market - 🤸‍♀️Scale elastically - 🛡Secure and resilient - 🔄Automated, no-downtime upgrades - ☁️Deploy in hybrid and fully managed modes for unparalleled flexibility - 🔒Private networking #KongPin #AWS #APIManagement #APIs #Konnect #Cloud

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