Vishnu Raned

About Vishnu Raned

AI SaaS founder and enterprise GTM leader. 20+ years scaling global technology businesses - from early-stage startups to multi-million-dollar enterprise sales organizations. My expertise spans AI SaaS, product innovation, global enterprise sales, strategic GTM execution, and CxO-level partnerships.AI & SaaS Leadership at VideoKen• Built AI-driven video interactivity solutions, adopted by Fortune 500 & EdTech companies.• Built & scaled US GTM operations ground-up, driving enterprise adoption and revenue growth.• Secured 4 U.S. patents for AI-powered video indexing & search automation.• Raised $1.9M in venture and angel funding to scale VideoKen from concept to enterprise adoption.Enterprise Sales & GTM Strategy • Built and led high-performing enterprise sales teams in the United States, Asia-Pacific, and Japan.• Led multi-million-dollar enterprise SaaS sales & GTM strategies across global markets.• Established CxO-level relationships at Fortune 500 companies and key Strategic AlliancesTechnical & Business Synergy• Expert in monetizing AI SaaS, PaaS, and Open Source business models.• Strong track record in AI product strategy, sales execution, and business growth.I have a strong technical background. My ability to bridge the gap between technology and business has been a key factor in driving revenue growth.Deep cultural and business exposure - born in India, lived in Germany, and worked extensively across North America, Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia.Specialties: AI SaaS, AI Business Strategy, Enterprise Software Sales, GTM Strategy, Revenue Growth, Customer Success, Open Source Monetization, Business Development: Channels & Alliances, Partnerships, OEM

Experience

1. Co-founder & CEO Ai Saas & Video Intelligence

   Videoken

   Sep 2019 — Present

   Turning videos into interactive & immersive learning experiencesAt VideoKen, we make learning delightful & effective with AI-powered video engagement. Our patented AI technology auto-generates interactive tables of contents, phrase clouds, and smart navigation tools, helping learners quickly find and engage with relevant content.• Built & scaled GTM operations from the ground up in the United States• Forged technology & GTM partnerships with key players in the video market• Led AI-driven product innovation, powering learning solutions for Fortune 500s & EdTech companies.• Secured 4 U.S. patents for automated video indexing & intelligent search • Built customer success & retention strategies

Education

• Bangalore University

  B.E.,, Computer Science & Engineering

  1993 — 1997

• Stuttgart Institute of Management and Technology

  MBA, International Management

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Business Operations
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Product Marketing
• Pre-Sales
• Software Development
• Sales
• Consulting
• Business Development
• Management
• Business Alliances
• Saas
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Solution Selling
• Channel
• Mobile Devices
• Enterprise Software
• Asia Pacific
• Salesforce.com
• Strategy