About me

I’m Padmanabhan Viswanathan (Paddy)—a technologist, entrepreneur, and investor with over 20 years of expertise in IT and Cybersecurity. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of pioneering cutting-edge solutions in cloud security and collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to drive innovation and strategic growth.

I founded and bootstrapped C3M Cloud Control, transforming it into a global leader in cloud security, which was acquired by CyberArk in 2022. Post-acquisition, I led Cloud Strategy and Go-to-Market (GTM) for CyberArk, leveraging my expertise to advance their leadership in Identity Security.

Currently, I’m building Fresh Farm Goodness (FFG), an Agri-Tech venture in stealth mode, dedicated to revolutionizing food safety and sustainability through AI-driven solutions and innovative farming practices.

In addition to entrepreneurship, I’m the driving force behind Cloud9 Ventures, my private investment firm. Through Cloud9 Ventures, I empower visionary founders in Cybersecurity and Agri-Tech by investing in early-stage startups and supporting them in creating impactful, scalable solutions.

Reach out to connect. Good day !

Email - paddy@cloud9.ventures