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Sujeesh Krishnan

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Executive Officer at Kinnami Software Corporation
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Sujeesh Krishnan is the CEO of Kinnami, a data security startup. An experienced entrepreneur, he previously co-founded PeerAspect. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and an MS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, blending technical expertise with business leadership, particularly in data protection and analytics.

His background includes significant international work, notably as a Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-Generals High-Level Group on Sustainable Energy for All. There, he was instrumental in engaging the private sector to advance global energy initiatives and secure substantial financial commitments for the cause.

Unique Fact: He led efforts that generated over $50 billion in private sector commitments for the UNs Sustainable Energy for All initiative.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Personality Overview

How Sujeesh shows up

Enthusiastic
Imaginative
Big Picture Person

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Sujeesh cares about

Secure Data Mesh
Leads Kinnami in developing secure, resilient AI-data mesh solutions for use in contested environments, often demonstrated at NATO and defense industry events.
Defense Innovation
Kinnami was selected for the Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) inaugural Blue Object Management Challenge, targeting AI-enabled decision-making at the tactical edge.
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Career

Work history

8-2018
Chief Executive Officer
Kinnami Software Corporation
10-2017 - 8-2018
Principal
Strategy Consulting Services
1-2012 - 1-2016
Special Advisor, UN Secretary General's High-Level Group on Sustainable Energy For All
United Nations
10-2011 - 9-2017
President, COO and Co-founder
PeerAspect
5-2008 - 10-2011
Head of Business Development & Director on the Carbon Trust US Board
The Carbon Trust
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-2001 - 6-2003
MBA
MIT Sloan School of Management
9-1996 - 12-1997
MS
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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