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In this heartfelt episode, Monish Darda remembers Samir Bodas not just as the CEO and co-founder of Icertis, but as a close friend, co-founder, and extraordinary human being. He shares the origin story of Icertis, the trust that defined their partnership, and the values that shaped the company’s culture. Icertis is the market leader in Contract Lifecycle Management.

This is a moving conversation about entrepreneurship, friendship, resilience, and the legacy Samir leaves behind.

In this episode:
- Samir Bodas’s legacy as a founder, leader, and mentor
- The origin story of Icertis and an unexpected path to product-market fit
- What makes a great co-founder relationship
- The meaning behind Icertis’ “FORTE” culture
- Navigating leadership through personal and health challenges
- Lessons on resilience, purpose, and building a lasting impact

Monish Darda is a cloud-technology pioneer and serial entrepreneur with a 30-year track record in the enterprise software space. As CTO and Co-founder of Icertis, Monish has overseen development of the Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) platform, the leading contract management solution in the cloud. Monish has also led Icertis’ successful deployment of cutting-edge AI and blockchain technologies, which have earned Icertis numerous industry accolades including recognition on Forbes’ prestigious AI 50 List for two years in a row. Monish has a BE in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University.

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Producers: Minee Verma and Eesha Jain
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