Sarvam Appoints Sashikumar Sreedharan as CBO for AI Leadership

Sarvam, an emerging AI startup, has announced the appointment of Sashikumar Sreedharan, previously the Managing Director of Google Cloud India, as its President and Chief Business Officer. In this capacity, Sreedharan will steer the company’s enterprise and governmental ventures while managing marketing, financial operations, forward-deployed engineering, service delivery, and commercial enterprises. Additionally, he will become a member of Sarvam’s board of directors.

Sreedharan boasts over a year of experience as the Managing Director of Google Cloud India, complemented by a remarkable 35-year career that includes significant roles at Microsoft India, IBM, Wipro, and Happiest Minds Technologies.

About Sarvam and Its Innovations

Established in 2023 by Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan, Sarvam focuses on creating foundational AI models, developing computing infrastructure, and delivering enterprise applications. The startup asserts that it collaborates with over 100 enterprises and governmental entities, utilising its comprehensive AI solutions.

Expansion of AI Offerings

This strategic appointment arrives as Sarvam broadens its AI product repertoire, which includes innovations such as Sarvam 105B, Sarvam Vision 2.1, Saaras V4, and Bulbul V4 Flash.

Funding and Valuation

Earlier this year, Sarvam successfully secured $234 million during the initial close of its $300 million Series B funding round, achieving a valuation of $1.5 billion. Among the company’s investors are HCLTech, Bessemer Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, and Peak XV Partners.