April 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PDT
FreeAchieving a $136M Exit: Key Lessons from Scaling a Security Tech Startup
Book Now For FreeDive into the journey of building and scaling a business to a $136M exit with Ravi Sandepudi, co-founder of Effectiv, a leading fraud detection software company recently acquired by SoCure. In this session, Ravi will share the strategies and lessons behind achieving a $4.5M ARR with a lean team of 25, offering actionable insights for founders at every stage of growth.
Learn how to leverage domain expertise, foster a thriving remote-first culture, and navigate the challenges of fundraising and sales in a competitive market. Ravi will also discuss his transition from a technical role to a leadership position focused on business development and sales, sharing practical advice for founders facing similar shifts.
This event will provide a unique opportunity to gain insights into building trusted teams, creating products that stand out in competitive industries, and preparing for strategic exits. Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand from a founder who has successfully navigated the complex world of cybersecurity, technology, and business growth.
Opening Remarks @ 9:30am PT
Join us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom, Member Success Manager at Founders Network, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved.
Keynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT
Ravi Sandepudi is the Co-founder and CEO of Effectiv. Before starting Effectiv, Ravi was the Director of Product Development at PayPal, leading their efforts in building cutting-edge fraud protection services for thousands of merchants, launching PayPal in China and developing their privacy infrastructure. Ravi joined PayPal via the acquisition of Simility, a pioneer in fraud detection software, where he was the first employee and led their offices in India and UK. Prior to Simility & PayPal, he worked at Google in their Risk, Trust & Safety organization building systems that detected fraud, malware and abuse across products like Google Search, Ads & Google Pay.
Stage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT
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