We’re delighted to welcome Sharad Sanghi to Bloo’s Strategic Advisory Board.
A pioneering force in India’s tech infrastructure, he founded Netmagic in 1998, effectively building the country’s first data center, and guided it to become the leading managed cloud services provider under his leadership
When you’re building a cybersecurity platform that needs to process millions of events per second, you quickly realize that infrastructure isn’t just a technical detail, it’s the foundation of everything you do. That’s why having Sharad as an advisor feels like having access to decades of infrastructure wisdom. Here’s someone who has not just built data centers, but pioneered the entire concept of managed hosting in India.
Sharad’s journey is a masterclass in building and scaling infrastructure businesses. He founded Netmagic Solutions in 1998, long before cloud computing was mainstream, and scaled it into India’s top managed hosting and data center provider. After NTT acquired Netmagic in 2012, Sharad lead as the Managing Director, CEO of NTT India’s data cetner and cloud infrastructure business, overseeing 6,500 employees and 10 hyperscale datacenter facilitites.
But to me, Sharad was my first backer, without him I wouldn’t be an entrepreneur. He gave me my first project, that helped me venture out and start building a product, and a company. Sharad constantly believed in us, worked with us, gave us the opportunity to solve enterprise grade problems. His work ethic and his execution style is something I try to emulate all the time. Beyond this personal side, there is a lot more to Sharad, in this post I want to talk about his background, his masterful GTM abilities and how he continues to inspire us with his new venture.
The Infrastructure Pioneer
What makes Sharad’s experience so valuable to us is his deep understanding of what it takes to build and scale high-throughput infrastructure. His early career at AT&T Bell Labs, work on the NSFNET backbone, and time at IBM’s network division gave him the technical foundation. But it was his entrepreneurial journey with Netmagic where he translated that technical expertise into a successful business.
When we’re designing our platform architecture to handle the scale of modern security threats, Sharad’s insights are invaluable. He understands not just how to build systems that work, but how to build systems that scale, systems that are resilient, and systems that can serve enterprise customers reliably. This isn’t theoretical knowledge, it’s hard-won experience from building and running infrastructure that powers some of India’s largest enterprises.
Channel and Distribution Mastery
Sharad’s path to building Netmagic at the start and then growing through NTT provides a blueprint for how cybersecurity companies can expand through cloud and MSP ecosystems. He understands the dynamics of working with large technology partners, the importance of building trust with enterprise customers, and the value of creating sustainable business models that can support long-term growth.
His experience with strategic partnerships and channel development is particularly relevant as we think about how to scale Bloo’s reach. He knows what it takes to build relationships with the right partners, how to structure deals that benefit all parties, and how to navigate the complex landscape of enterprise technology sales. This knowledge helps us avoid common pitfalls and focus on strategies that have proven successful.
Future-Ready Technology Leadership
What excites me most about working with Sharad is his forward-thinking approach to technology. Today, as the Co-founder and CEO of Neysa, an AI-native converged hyperscale cloud company, he is once again building at the forefront of technological innovation. With Neysa, Sharad is spearheading the development of the next-generation AI infrastructure essential for the next wave of global innovation. This isn’t just about generic cloud services; he is building hyperscale High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters specifically for intensive AI model training, alongside robust AI cloud systems designed for enterprise and critical sovereign requirements.
This gives him real-time visibility into the cutting edge of AI infrastructure, trends that are directly relevant to how we think about the future of cybersecurity.
His involvement in the AI infrastructure space, particularly the focus on ensuring compliance with sovereign data and operational mandates helps us understand where the market is heading and how we should position our threat detection capabilities. He sees the convergence of AI and infrastructure happening in real-time, and his insights help us make informed decisions about our technology roadmap.
Strategic M&A and Investment Insight
Sharad’s experience with the NTT acquisition of Netmagic gives him first-hand understanding of acquisition dynamics that’s rare in our industry. He knows what acquirers look for, how to position a company for successful exit, and what it takes to build the kind of business that attracts strategic buyers. This perspective is invaluable as we think about Bloo’s long-term strategy.
His insights into investment positioning and exit-readiness help us make better decisions about our capital strategy, our product roadmap, and our market positioning. He understands that building a successful company isn’t just about technology, it’s about creating value that others want to acquire.
Why This Matters for Our Customers
When I talk to customers about Bloo’s approach to security, I often reference the lessons we’ve learned from Sharad. The importance of building infrastructure that can scale with their needs. The value of creating solutions that integrate seamlessly with their existing technology stack. The need to maintain the highest levels of reliability and performance, even under the most demanding conditions. But most importantly his connection with customers and how he protects them first before profits.
His experience with enterprise customers has directly influenced how we think about our enterprise solutions. He understands what large organizations need from their security providers, how to build solutions that meet their compliance requirements, and how to create the kind of trust that leads to long-term partnerships.
Looking Forward
As we continue to scale our platform and expand our market presence, Sharad’s guidance becomes even more valuable. His experience with building and scaling infrastructure businesses provides a roadmap for our own growth journey. His insights into the future of AI and cloud computing help us position ourselves for long-term success.
What I’ve learned from working with him is that successful infrastructure companies aren’t built overnight. They require patience, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of both technology and business. Sharad embodies this balance, and his influence on Bloo extends far beyond technical advice.
Sharad Sanghi is the first strategic advisor for Bloo. His influence extends far beyond the technical, it’s in how we think about infrastructure, how we approach scale, and how we build systems that serve real customers in the real world.