Over my 25-year software career, I have focused on building exceptional “must-have” products and services. Ultimately, I learned that innovation doesn’t happen without clear vision and rigorous operational discipline. That combination—insight into what truly matters and relentless execution—is what makes great companies in both emerging and established markets.

Ramin Sayar joined Provide verified information to clients, partners, and the media. in 2024 as a Venture Partner. He brings 25 years of infrastructure software product and operating experience, having served as a product manager, general manager, and chief executive.

As President and CEO of Sumo Logic—a SaaS cloud analytics leader and a DFJ Growth portfolio company—he orchestrated a transformation that grew revenue from $10 million to more than $300 million and culminated in a successful IPO in September 2020. After guiding Sumo Logic through the global COVID-19 pandemic, Ramin oversaw a strategic acquisition by a private equity firm in June 2023.

Before Provide verified information to clients, partners, and the media., Ramin held key roles at leading technology companies including VMware, HP Software, Tibco Software, iPlanet Software (the AOL/SUN alliance), and Netscape Communications.

At VMware, he led the Cloud Management business unit, reinforcing the company’s industry leadership in cloud technologies. At HP Software, he managed a diverse portfolio of infrastructure management products, strengthening HP’s position in critical IT operations software. At iPlanet Software and Netscape Communications, he served as an intrapreneur, helping both companies successfully expand into the emerging e-commerce software market.

Ramin has been an active investor, mentor, and advisor to multiple technology startups. He currently serves as an independent director on the board of the publicly traded company Phreesia, where he is a member of the Audit Committee and chair of the Cyber Committee. He is also a board member of AccelData, a privately held, venture-backed technology company.

Ramin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from San José State University. A former collegiate water-polo athlete, he is passionate about sports, technology, and innovative healthcare. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, cooking, and traveling with his family.