ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Sameer Patel has been the CEO of Kahuna since August 2016. Kahuna is a leading B2C cross-channel marketing automation platform that empowers brands to build authentic engagement with their consumers through personalized, 1:1 communication.
Recognized as one of the "2017 Best Places to Work" by The San Francisco Business Times, Kahuna has a thriving culture—and yes, we’re hiring!
Before joining Kahuna, Sameer served as GM and SVP at SAP/SuccessFactors, where he led the team responsible for positioning SAP as a leader in customer and employee collaboration solutions, serving over 35 million subscribers worldwide.
Earlier in his career, Sameer gained experience in consulting and systems integration, which provided him with a strong foundation in enterprise strategy and implementation. A sought-after speaker, he has delivered keynote addresses at more than 50 industry and venture capital/private equity events. His insights have been featured in major outlets including The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and Harvard Business Review.
Sameer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics from Babson College and a Master’s in Management Information Systems from Boston University. Outside of work, he writes about leadership and high-performing organizations on his blog, Pretzel Logic.
With a professional background spanning seven countries, Sameer brings a global perspective to his work. Beyond his corporate achievements, he is a former nationally ranked squash player, has competed in three open-water swimming races, and currently channels his adventurous spirit into experimenting in the culinary arts—often to the amusement (and occasional alarm) of his family.
