Hi, I'm Shreesha Ramdas - CEO & Co-Founder at Lumber
I thrive on building and scaling innovative SaaS products that solve complex problems, particularly in FinTech and AI. My passion lies in transforming industries through technology, driving growth, and empowering businesses with intelligent solutions. Let's connect if you share this drive.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Scaled over 40 startups and venture funds to successful exits.
Currently building an LLM-powered SaaS platform for construction finance.
Can help others by providing strategic scaling and FinTech expertise.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Investor & Advisor
Began a career investing in and advising tech startups, gaining broad market insight.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Advisory
✦ SaaS
SVP & GM at Medallia
Led a key business unit (Strikedeck), deepening experience in SaaS product management and P&L ownership.
✦ SaaS Leadership
✦ Product Management
✦ P&L Management
Founder & Innovator
Transitioned to founding roles, incubating new ventures and exploring disruptive technologies.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Product Incubation
✦ Stealth Mode
CEO & Co-Founder, Lumber
Currently leading the development and launch of an AI-powered SaaS platform for construction finance.
✦ FinTech
✦ AI SaaS
✦ Construction Tech
💪🏻 Superpowers
SaaS Growth Architect
Scaling technology ventures from concept to market leadership.
✦ Drove growth and exits for 40+ startups in SaaS, cloud, and AI.
✦ Spearheaded go-to-market strategies and product development.
✦ Secured successful exits to industry giants like Google and ServiceNow.
FinTech Innovation Leader
Transforming financial operations with AI-powered SaaS solutions.
✦ Building Lumber, an LLM-driven platform for construction contractor finance.
✦ Integrating payroll, compliance, and AP for streamlined operations.
✦ Focusing on enabling informed financial decisions for SMBs.
Venture Capital Navigator
Identifying and nurturing high-potential startups for significant returns.
✦ Extensive experience as an investor and advisor for 9+ years.
✦ Supported startups and venture funds across key tech sectors.
✦ Provided strategic guidance for scaling, growth, and successful exits.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering emerging SaaS companies to invest in and advise.
✦ Connecting with founders and leaders in the AI and FinTech spaces.
✦ Exploring opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on scaling SaaS businesses and go-to-market.
✦ Share insights on fundraising and investor relations for startups.
✦ Offer expertise in product development and growth hacking strategies.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify potential strategic partners for Lumber's expansion.
✦ Connect with experienced legal and compliance experts in FinTech.
✦ Find innovative solutions for customer acquisition in the SMB market.