Securing the Future of AI

Vanaa was founded to solve the critical challenge of AI governance in enterprise environments, enabling safe adoption while maintaining security and compliance.

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Our Mission

To enable every enterprise to safely harness the power of artificial intelligence without compromising security, privacy, or regulatory compliance.

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Our Vision

A world where AI adoption is limited only by imagination, not security concerns, with comprehensive governance that protects while enabling innovation.

Our Story

Founded by enterprise security veterans who recognized the urgent need for comprehensive AI governance in modern organizations.

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The Problem

Enterprises struggled with AI adoption—employees wanted access to AI tools, but security teams couldn't ensure sensitive data protection across applications.

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The Research

Our founders spent two years researching the technical challenges, interviewing CISOs, and developing OS-level integration prototypes.

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The Solution

Vanaa was born—the first comprehensive AI governance platform providing complete visibility and control without disrupting workflows.

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The Mission

Today, we're building the foundation for secure enterprise AI adoption, enabling organizations to harness AI's potential while maintaining complete data protection.

Leadership Team

World-class team combining deep enterprise security expertise with cutting-edge AI and machine learning knowledge.

Co-Founders

Srikar Konakanchi
Co-Founder & CEO

Graduate Student at New York University (NYU) specializing in Computer Science/Finance/AI Governance

AI Security Enterprise
Saisidharth Puli
Co-Founder & CTO

Software Engineer. Student at Stony Brook University specializing in Computer Science/Machine Learning

ML Engineering Security
Ryan Engel
Co-Founder

Ex-NVIDIA and Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). Graduate Student at Stony Brook University specializing in AI/ML systems and high-performance computing.

AI/ML Systems HPC

Leadership Team

Krishna P
Leadership Team

Student at Cornell University contributing strategic leadership and academic expertise to Vanaa's mission.

Strategy Leadership

Our Values

The principles that guide our work and define how we build products, serve customers, and create the future of AI governance.

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Security First

Every decision is made with security as the primary consideration. We never compromise on protecting our customers' most sensitive data.

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Customer Obsessed

We obsess over customer success, continuously improving our platform based on real-world feedback and evolving needs.

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Innovation Driven

We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new approaches to solve complex AI governance challenges.

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Trust & Transparency

We build trust through transparency, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to our customers' success.

Join Our Team

Help us build the future of AI governance while working with cutting-edge technology and world-class colleagues.

Why Work at Vanaa

  • Cutting-edge AI and security technology
  • Meaningful impact on enterprise security
  • Competitive compensation and equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible remote work options
  • Learning and development budget
  • World-class team and mentorship
  • Fast-growing startup environment

Open Roles

Engineering

Senior Security Engineer
San Francisco / Remote
ML Engineer - Detection Systems
Seattle / Remote
Senior Frontend Engineer
Remote

Sales & Marketing

Enterprise Account Executive
New York / Remote
Product Marketing Manager
San Francisco / Remote

Customer Success

Senior Solutions Engineer
Remote

Partner with Vanaa

Whether you're interested in our platform, partnership opportunities, or joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.