Ani Chaudhuri
About Ani Chaudhuri
Ani Chaudhuri is the Cofounder and CEO of Dasera, a cybersecurity startup based in Mountain View, California, where he has worked since 2019. With a diverse background in product management and innovation, he has co-authored over 10 patents and founded multiple startups, including Whodini and Opelin.
Work at Dasera
Ani Chaudhuri serves as the Cofounder and CEO of Dasera, a role he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Dasera has made significant strides in the cybersecurity sector, focusing on data security solutions for cloud-first organizations. The company has been recognized as a Top 3 startup at the RSA Conference 2020 and was an Innovation Sandbox finalist at the RSA Conference 2022. Chaudhuri is committed to safeguarding data and customer privacy, believing that data security is a fundamental human right. He has been actively involved in developing Dasera's data security posture management platform.
Previous Experience
Before co-founding Dasera, Ani Chaudhuri held various roles in notable companies. He worked at HP as Director of Product Management from 2007 to 2009. He also served as Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company for one year in 2016-2017. Chaudhuri was the Vice President of Product, UX & Growth at Declara from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he founded Whodini, Inc. and served as its Chief Product Officer from 2010 to 2014. His experience spans multiple sectors, including technology, management consulting, and product development.
Education and Expertise
Ani Chaudhuri holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Finance from Symbiosis International University, which he completed in 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English, Economics, and Geo-politics from Fergusson College in 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management, marketing, and business strategy.
Achievements and Contributions
Ani Chaudhuri has co-authored over 10 patents, demonstrating his contributions to innovation in the technology sector. He played a pivotal role in the startup Opelin, which achieved a user base of over 5 million across 25 countries before its acquisition by HP. His leadership in eCircle led to the execution of the first online stainless steel auction in India, impacting the commodities trading landscape. Dasera has received multiple awards, including a Gold Award at the Globee 2021 for Best Structured Data Security and a Silver Award for Best Security Startup Of The Year.
Early Career
Ani Chaudhuri began his career as a Communication Specialist at Alfa Laval from 1993 to 1995. He later worked as a Marketing Intern at ITC Hotels in 1996. His early roles provided him with foundational skills in communication and marketing, which he built upon in his subsequent positions in product management and leadership.