# Karunya Sampath

> Karunya Sampath co-founded Payoda in New York in 2005. Her career spans software, product development, global operations and employee learning; she was identified as CEO in interviews from 2022 through 2025.

- **Role:** Co-founder at Payoda Technology
- **Organizations:** Payoda Technology, AppViewX, Elyments, S&P Global
- **Education:** Master’s degree in Computer Software Engineering, PSG College of Technology
- **Known for:** Co-founded Payoda in 2005; the company was bootstrapped for its first twelve years., Held operating responsibilities spanning technical management, product management, HR and finance., Served as AppViewX COO and was subsequently described as a board member.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Worked in technology roles, including at S&P Global, before co-founding Payoda.
- **2005** — Co-founded Payoda in New York with Anand Purusothaman.
- **—** — Served as COO of AppViewX, with responsibilities including global delivery and process improvement.
- **2022** — Discussed hiring plans and work-and-learn pathways in an August interview.
- **2023** — Discussed individual development plans and AI-assisted software delivery as Payoda co-founder and CEO.
- **2024** — Outlined leadership practices and international growth ambitions in interviews.
- **2025** — Shared Payoda’s Launchpad 2025 internal innovation programme on LinkedIn.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Payoda in 2005; the company was bootstrapped for its first twelve years.
- Held operating responsibilities spanning technical management, product management, HR and finance.
- Served as AppViewX COO and was subsequently described as a board member.

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — A June 17 profile covered her entrepreneurial journey and identified her as Payoda CEO.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karunya-sampath-27419477/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27