# Rajesh Kalidindi

> Rajesh Kalidindi is the founder and former CEO of LevaData, an AI-powered supply management business focused on direct materials. His experience at Cisco and Palm informed a company built around combining market intelligence with enterprise information. Based in Austin, he holds an MBA from Michigan State University; Keith Hartley succeeded him as CEO in November 2022, when Kalidindi remained on the board.

- **Role:** Entrepreneur, former supply-chain executive and procurement industry contributor
- **Organizations:** LevaData, Cisco, Palm, Few Degrees
- **Education:** MBA, concentrations in supply chain management and information systems, Michigan State University
- **Known for:** Founded LevaData around AI-assisted direct-material sourcing., Led LevaData during its $47 million Series C., Published procurement commentary in Forbes Technology Council, IndustryWeek and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

## Career timeline

- **Before LevaData** — Held sourcing and supplier-management responsibilities at Cisco and Palm.
- **2014** — LevaData founding year stated in his strategic-sourcing white paper; some company records use 2013.
- **2018** — LevaData raised a $12 million Series B from Tola Capital.
- **2020** — LevaData announced its Bain & Company partnership on October 13.
- **2021** — LevaData announced a $47 million Series C on September 13, led by Banneker Partners with Tola Capital participating.
- **2022** — Keith Hartley became CEO on November 8; Kalidindi remained a board member.

## Achievements

- Founded LevaData around AI-assisted direct-material sourcing.
- Led LevaData during its $47 million Series C.
- Published procurement commentary in Forbes Technology Council, IndustryWeek and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

## Latest updates

- **2022-11** — LevaData announced Keith Hartley as CEO; Kalidindi remained involved on the board.
- **—** — His public LinkedIn profile, checked October 14, 2026, lists Few Degrees and Austin; its accessible version does not disclose the role title or start date.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-kalidindi-80724a/

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Last updated: 2026-10-14