Abilash Menon

CEO & Co-founder

Abilash brings over 20 years in networking and more than 40 patents, blending deep technical expertise with visionary leadership. He led MPLS architecture teams at Cisco, drove SD-WAN breakthroughs at pioneering startup 128 Technology, and designed large-scale network solutions at Juniper Networks.

A graduate of the Kellogg School of Management's Executive MBA program, he combines business acumen with engineering depth. Outside of work, Abilash enjoys dancing, exploring global flavors, creating his own recipes, and following chess.

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Building for the Big Middle

Between data centers and enterprises sits a fragmented layer where coordination quietly falls apart. We raised $20M to fix the big middle with infrastructure built for network operators.

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Connectivity in 2026: When "Future-Proof" Became a Punchline

Data centers with bedtimes. Fiber sitting dark. AI that can't cross borders. 2026's connectivity challenges demand a new approach. Here's what's working.

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The End of Network Silos

Network automation works beautifully until traffic leaves your domain. Learn why the middle-mile remains a blind spot, what it's costing operators, and how Federated Private Networking is emerging as the solution.