Ravi Mantripragada

Evaluator
DISC Type : DCS

Senior Director Finance at Blaize

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Ravi is Head of FP&A at Blaize, Inc. , a publicly listed semiconductor AI company, where he focuses on enterprise decision support, guiding leadership through growth and transformation. He leverages 20+ years at the intersection of finance, strategy, and technology to support capital allocation and execution.

He is passionate about making AI practical, accessible, and impactful, as evidenced by his posts on AI at scale and its role in public safety and enterprise productivity. He holds certifications in Growth Mindset and Communicating in the Language of Leadership.

People often call him a "tremendous business and thought partner" and a "very dynamic, dedicated & empathetic manager. "

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

AI Infrastructure
Ravi frequently posts about Blaize's journey in defining the future of AI infrastructure worldwide and making AI practical and impactful at scale.
Financial Strategy
As Head of FP&A, Ravi leads long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support capital allocation and growth.
Capital Markets
His experience includes capital markets, fundraising, and strategic finance, especially during periods of company growth and transformation.

Media Appearances

Ravi has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Senior Director Finance at Blaize
3-2024 - 3-2025
Head of Finance at Infinitus Systems, Inc.
1-2021 - 12-2023
Head of Go To Market Finance at Wind River
9-2020 - 12-2020
Head of Sales Finance at Wind River
9-2019 - 4-2020
Director Sales Finance at AppDynamics

Education

4-2000 - 3-2003
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom from Andhra University
Education details unavailable from Institute of Cost Accountants of India

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Exp : 14 Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Senior Director Finance at Blaize
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Insights For Selling To Ravi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ravi is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ravi

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ravi move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ravi take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ravi

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