Scale
Go-to-market strategy, positioning, partnerships, organizational design and the decisions that come with scaling.
Cybersecurity Operator · Advisor · Investor
Build.
Scale.
Create outcomes.
I work with founders and CEOs on the decisions, relationships and strategic moves that can change the trajectory of a company.
Experience
I've been on every side of the table.
Three decades building, scaling and transacting in cybersecurity—from early-stage companies to global public leaders.
Zscaler
14+ years helping scale an early-stage cybersecurity company into a multi-billion-dollar ARR leader. Responsible for GTM Alliances and Partnerships, M&A and Investments.
Palo Alto
Networks
Networks
Part of the leadership team that helped scale the company ahead of its IPO.
Trend Micro
Eight years helping build and scale a global cybersecurity company.
20+ M&A
More than $2B in transaction value across an operating career in cybersecurity.
How I Help
A sounding board for consequential decisions.
Strategic Relationships
Building the relationships that matter—with customers, cloud platforms, technology partners, investors and industry leaders.
M&A & Strategic Outcomes
Thinking about outcomes before a transaction: mapping buyers, developing executive relationships, creating partnerships and shaping the strategic narrative.
CEO Counsel
A trusted sounding board when the decision is important, complicated or uncomfortable.
About
I've spent my career helping build and scale cybersecurity companies. Today, I work with a small number of founders and CEOs as an advisor, investor and board member—helping them build important companies and navigate the moments that can define them.
More about Punit →Connect
Let's build something important.
I enjoy working with ambitious founders tackling hard problems, particularly in cybersecurity, AI and infrastructure.