Dinesh Katiyar

Overview

Dinesh Katiyar is a Partner at Accel [1][2]. Katiyar holds a PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University and a B.Tech. in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur [10][11]. Prior to joining Accel in September 2011 [2], Katiyar co-founded SayNow, which was acquired by Google, serving as Co-founder and Advisor from August 2005 to January 2011 [5]. Katiyar also held the position of CEO at Small Device from September 2005 to July 2007, a company later acquired by Digital Chocolate [8]. Additional roles include VP Product Management at Citrix Systems from May 2009 to December 2010 [6] and Co-founder and VP of Products at TheStoreBook from November 2007 to December 2008 [7]. Katiyar serves on the Board of Advisors at Dékuple [4] and as Founding Director at Briza [3].

Career history

1. PartnerSep 2011 to presentAccel
2. BFounding DirectorMay 2024 to presentBriza
3. DBoard of AdvisorsAug 2009 to presentDékuple
4. S(Co-founder & AdvisorAug 2005 to Jan 2011SayNow (acquired by Google)
5. CSVP Product ManagementMay 2009 to Dec 2010Citrix Systems
6. TCo-founder & VP, ProductsNov 2007 to Dec 2008TheStoreBook
7. SDCEOSep 2005 to Jul 2007Small Device (acquired by Digital Chocolate)
8. Mobile StrategyJul 2004 to Jul 2005Motorola

Education

1. PhD, Computer Science1988 - 1994Stanford University
2. B.Tech., Computer Science1984 - 1988Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur