Shreyans Parekh
About Shreyans Parekh
Shreyans Parekh serves as the Vice President and Head of Corporate Development and Ventures at Viant Technology. He has a strong background in technology mergers and acquisitions, having led significant acquisitions at Cisco and held various leadership roles across multiple companies.
Work at Viant Technology
Shreyans Parekh currently serves as Vice President, Head of Corporate Development and Ventures at Viant Technology. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic direction and growth initiatives. His role involves overseeing corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions, and venture investments, aligning with Viant's objectives in the technology sector.
Previous Experience in Corporate Development
Before joining Viant Technology, Shreyans Parekh held various significant roles in corporate development. He was the Director of Corporate Development and Ventures at Cisco Investments from 2018 to 2022, where he developed Cisco's venture playbook. He also served as Director at New Relic, Inc. from 2015 to 2018 and was the Founding Vice President at Miro from 2022 to 2024. His extensive experience in technology mergers and acquisitions has shaped his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Shreyans Parekh holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from The Wharton School, where he studied Finance, Management, and Marketing. He also completed an MBA in Technology, Media, and Telecom at IE Business School. Additionally, he studied Corporate Venture Capital at Coursera and Data Analytics at General Assembly. His educational background supports his strategic insights in corporate development and venture capital.
Achievements in M&A and Ventures
Shreyans Parekh has led significant acquisitions during his career, notably at Cisco, where he was instrumental in the acquisitions of AppDynamics and ThousandEyes. These acquisitions enhanced Cisco's software portfolio and demonstrated his capability in driving transformational growth. He has also founded an e-commerce company during his studies at Wharton, which now generates over $18 million in annual revenue.
Involvement in Startups and Investments
Shreyans Parekh is an active angel investor, having invested in over 50 early-stage startups across the technology landscape. His passion for early-stage startups is reflected in his involvement in defining M&A and investment strategies for fast-growing technology brands. He also serves as an Investor with Wharton Alumni Angels since 2014, further contributing to the startup ecosystem.