Vijay Sundhar, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, is a visionary innovator at the intersection of AI, IT, and Security Management. With a deep passion for technological transformation, he is redefining how SMBs manage IT and security by integrating critical functions into a converged, data-driven, AI-powered platform that is simple, flexible, and cost-effective.

Vijay has a proven track record of driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives in senior executive roles at Fortune 500 companies. His expertise spans Enterprise Architecture, IT Operations, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management, with a focus on creating intelligent, automated systems that enhance strategic and operational efficiency.

Beyond his corporate experience, Vijay has been at the forefront of industry advancements, leading the development of key standards in Enterprise Architecture, Integration, and RFID as part of his two earlier startups. His ability to merge deep technical knowledge with business acumen has made him a driving force in AI-powered automation, predictive analytics, and IT governance.

Vijay's approach to innovation is rooted in a commitment to solving complex IT and security challenges with cutting-edge AI solutions. By leveraging the latest advancements in machine learning, cloud computing, and intelligent automation, he continues to shape the future of IT management, empowering businesses with smarter, faster, and more resilient technology solutions.

Christian Sheedy, President of SmarterD, is an innovative and experienced technology executive recognized as a transformative change agent with a proven track record of scaling and optimizing sales and marketing teams within hyper-growth environments. Prior to SmarterD, Christian Co-Founded Guardare and currently serves as an Advisor alongside other cyber startups. At KnowBe4, Christian served as the Executive Vice President of Sales, where he developed a highly effective go-to-market strategy and built a robust sales execution engine. His leadership was instrumental in consistently delivering exceptional results that surpassed board expectations, ultimately leading to a successful IPO in April 2021 and a subsequent acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in February 2023.

Christian's ability to build and execute scalable sales models, optimize business processes, anticipate market trends, and seamlessly integrate the voice of the customer into product innovation has not only driven companies to new levels of success but has also set new industry standards for excellence in SaaS leadership.

With over eight years of impactful contributions at KnowBe4, Christian's earlier career includes significant management roles at leading organizations such as Samsung Mobile, Wells Fargo, and T-Mobile, where he honed his skills in business development and operational strategy.

Mukund Ravipaty is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of experience leading digital risk, security strategy, and transformation across Fortune 500 enterprises, critical infrastructure providers, and high-growth startups. As Founder and Chief Information Security Officer of INHOC LLC, he advises boards and executive teams on cyber resilience, security architecture, and regulatory alignment. His expertise spans AI/ML-driven security innovation, privacy and compliance, and building enterprise-scale security programs that enable business growth.

Previously, Mukund served as Chief Information Security Officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, where he led a multi-year security transformation that safeguarded a $350B asset management portfolio. His work enhanced detection and response capabilities enabled secure digital expansion and introduced new advisor-facing cybersecurity products. At National Grid, he held senior cybersecurity roles across the U.S. and U.K., where he led programs to secure critical infrastructure and co-developed cybersecurity strategies with state regulators.

In addition to his executive roles, Mukund serves as a board advisor to cybersecurity and technology startups and teaches advanced cyber threat intelligence and security operations as an adjunct professor at Boston College.

He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and maintains industry certifications including CISSP, CISM, and SABSA. Mukund is also an active member of the MIT alumni network and global cybersecurity community.