Shreesha Ramdas

CEO and Co-Founder of Lumber

Shreesha Ramdas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lumber, a company he established in June 2023.1 Lumber provides a fully integrated, end-to-end SaaS workforce management platform specifically designed for SMB construction contractors. The platform is powered by a purpose-built LLM and unifies various functions such as Payroll, Time Tracking, Compliance, Accounts Payable, and Onboarding Workflows.1

Professional Background

Shreesha has an extensive background in the tech industry, with experience spanning over two decades. His career highlights include:

Previous Roles::

SVP & GM at Strikedeck (acquired by Medallia)
CEO & Co-Founder of Strikedeck
VP Corporate Development & Partnerships at CallidusCloud
GM Leadformix at CallidusCloud
Founder & COO of LeadFormix

Board Positions::

Board Member at Korbyt (current)
Board Member at Securin (former)

Advisory Roles:: Shreesha is also an active investor and advisor to various startups in the tech industry, including companies like Workato, Sapient AI, Hirefly AI, and many others.1

Expertise and Focus

Shreesha's current focus with Lumber is on transforming workforce management for SMB construction contractors. The platform aims to help Financial Leaders, Payroll Managers, and Back Office Administrators ensure compliance, manage labor costs, streamline payroll processes, and make informed financial decisions.1

He is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses, as evidenced by his recent posts about Lumber's mission and the challenges faced by SMBs in the construction industry.4 6

Industry Recognition

Shreesha is a nominated member of the Forbes Communications Council, a community of experts appointed through a rigorous selection process.1 This appointment highlights his expertise in the field of communications and technology.

Through his role at Lumber, Shreesha is actively involved in driving innovation in Construction Technology (ConTech)2 and participating in industry discussions about implementing digital solutions in the construction sector.3 5

Highlights

Apr 5 · FinSMEs

Scrut Automation Raises $10M in Funding - FinSMEs

Apr 4 · PR Newswire

Scrut Automation raises $10 Million in growth capital from Lightspeed, MassMutual Ventures and Endiya Partners - PR Newswire

Experience

CEO & Co-Founder at Lumber (June 2023 - Present)

Investor & Advisor at Various Companies (May 2014 - Present); Board Member at Korbyt (January 2021 - Present); Nominated Member at Forbes Communications Council (November 2018 - Present), SVP & GM, Strikedeck at Medallia (May 2019 - October 2022); CEO & Co-Founder at Strikedeck (April 2015 - May 2019), VP Corporate Development & Partnerships at CallidusCloud (April 2014 - April 2015); GM Leadformix at CallidusCloud (January 2012 - March 2014); Founder & COO at LeadFormix (February 2009 - January 2012); COO at OuterJoin (January 2007 - January 2009)