Sagar Murthy
About Sagar Murthy
Sagar Murthy is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at ThoughtSpot, specializing in Generative AI and Analytics. He has extensive experience in developing strategic alliances with major cloud providers and has held leadership roles at various technology companies, including Ripple and Confluent.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Sagar Murthy serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships for Gen AI and Analytics at ThoughtSpot since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic alliances that enhance the company's offerings in artificial intelligence and analytics. His responsibilities include navigating complex partnerships and leveraging his expertise to unlock customer value through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Confluent
Prior to his current position, Murthy worked at Confluent as the Head of Partnerships & Strategy from 2018 to 2021. During his three years there, he was instrumental in building strategic partnerships in the data and analytics sectors. His efforts contributed to the company's growth and strengthened its market position through collaboration with various stakeholders.
Educational Background
Sagar Murthy holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He also pursued an MBA with a focus on Strategy and Finance/Investments at UCLA Anderson School of Management, which he has been studying since 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in strategic partnerships and business development.
Expertise in Strategic Partnerships
Murthy has extensive experience in developing and scaling strategic partnerships with major cloud providers, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. He has a proven track record of transforming competitive relationships into collaborative alliances. His expertise includes negotiating complex agreements that consider Total-Economic-Value (TEV) and driving significant go-to-market deals.
Career Progression and Impact
Throughout his career, Sagar Murthy has held various roles in product management and business development across multiple companies, including Qualcomm, RingCentral, and Fiddler. He has driven strategic initiatives with Fortune-500 companies and startups, launching industry-first partnerships and products in sectors such as cloud platforms, AI/ML, and fintech. His work has significantly impacted customer acquisition and market growth.