Tech Disruptors Cohesity CEO on Data Resilience for AI Era
Feb 3, 2025
Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity and seasoned leader from VMware and SAP, dives into the evolving landscape of data protection. He emphasizes the critical need for robust data security in today's digital world. The discussion touches on the shift to cloud-based solutions and the transformative impact of AI on data management. Poonen also shares insights about Cohesity's strategic plans, competition, and the importance of maintaining a customer-focused culture. Tune in for valuable perspectives on securing enterprise data in the age of innovation!
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Sanjay Poonen's Career Journey
- Sanjay Poonen's career includes leadership roles at VMware, SAP, Informatica, Apple, and Microsoft.
- He emphasizes a growth mindset and learning from mentors.
Data Protection and Security
- Data protection and security are crucial for primary and secondary data.
- Data replication, backup, and archiving protect data as it ages.
Cohesity's Founding and Innovation
- Cohesity's founders, ex-Google engineers, applied their file system expertise to secondary data.
- They created a hyperconverged, web-scale architecture for cheaper and faster backup/recovery.
