I have had the pleasure of witnessing Neeraj's remarkable professional journey, from his role as a technical SME at Hortonworks to becoming a revenue leader with a significant following and authoring books on sales. Neeraj possesses the essential qualities that are invaluable for any early-stage startup – an insatiable appetite for learning, genuine empathy for customers, intellectual prowess to analyze and solve complex problems, and, perhaps most importantly, an unwavering persistence in pursuing and achieving goals while leading others towards success. During Neeraj's tenure at Privacera, where I had the privilege of hiring him, he played a pivotal role in closing numerous deals that contributed significantly to our initial growth. What truly set Neeraj apart were his innovative methods, such as leveraging social media to understand customer trends, consistently prioritizing the customer's perspective, and cultivating deep relationships throughout the sales cycle. Neeraj's impact on our team and the results he delivered speak volumes about his dedication and strategic approach. Neeraj has accumulated immense experience across GTM in early stage startups that would be valuable to many founders as well as investors looking for someone in their team who can help their portfolio companies. His unique skill set and proven track record make him an asset to any organization fortunate enough to have him on board.

Neeraj combines two rarely seen skills in sales: Deep technical ability but also the ability to master the art and science of selling. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Neeraj. He was invaluable to my success at Hortonworks. Seeing Neeraj move from an incredible SE to a successful sales leader is a natural evolution that has been great to witness and something I completely expected.

It was a privilege to collaborate with Neeraj while developing and executing the enterprise sales GTM strategy at Privacera. Neeraj’s passion for leveraging technological solutions to overcome business challenges is truly exemplary. His client-first mindset is not just a strategy but a guiding principle that reflects in every interaction he has both internally and externally. Working alongside Neeraj on some of the largest customer projects in our company's history was an enlightening experience. His innovative and consultative approach was instrumental in not only meeting but exceeding our challenging enterprise customer requirements. His ability to think outside the box and his unwavering commitment to excellence helped us set new benchmarks and break company records. Neeraj's energy is delightfully contagious, and it motivates everyone around him. His expertise in GTM and sales leadership is not just impressive but also an asset to any team he is part of. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to work with him again. Any organization would be extremely fortunate to have Neeraj leading their sales and GTM effort. He is certainly one of the truest professionals that I've had the pleasure to work with in my career!

I began working with Neeraj about 7 years ago as part of a project team for a very large customer. He impressed me from the beginning with his work ethic, smarts, and customer focus. Over the years I have sought out Neeraj for a variety of roles, most recently to take over & develop the Database support product line and DBA team @ Carpathia. In this role, he has developed very strong "trusted advisor" relationships with key customers. He has also taken initiative to work with sales and product management to expand the range of supported platforms and increase revenue. I would highly recommend Nerraj and look forward to an opportunity to work together again.

Working with you to drive Prophecy's explosive revenue growth has been both a privilege and a real pleasure. Best of success in your professional next step

Scaling Prophecy with you was a lot of fun. Next company you pick will be lucky to have you. You are a rockstar!

You’re a rare early/founder-led sales specialist, essential to the journey of any startup, continue doing awesome work, best wishes from all of us

You are a Sales guru and a spark of joy during our customer visits and travels—those memories will stay with me. It’s been an absolute pleasure collaborating with you, especially during customer engagement initiatives. Looking forward to seeing your continued success!

It was SO great meeting you!

I had the good fortune of working with Neeraj during his time as a Solution Engineer at Hortonworks. Neeraj brought a positive attitude, deep technical expertise, and consistently strong work ethic. Altogether he was a benefit to our team's culture and I wish him the best in his next endeavors.