Promod Sharma is a serial entrepreneur and visionary leader in the technology sector, known for founding and scaling high-growth, high-margin companies that deliver lasting impact. With a proven track record of innovation and execution, he brings decades of experience in building businesses that sit at the intersection of technology, security, and strategic transformation.

Prior to founding Keystone International Ventures, Promod was the founder and CEO of Criterion Systems, a leading provider of cybersecurity, cloud, and IT modernization solutions to U.S. federal agencies. Under his leadership, Criterion emerged as a fast-growing, award-winning enterprise recognized for its commitment to mission-critical national security work. His strategic foresight and principled leadership shaped the company’s culture of integrity, innovation, and performance excellence, enabling nearly two decades of trusted partnerships with the federal government.

Promod’s entrepreneurial impact and strategic leadership have earned him national recognition and numerous awards as a distinguished figure in the U.S. technology landscape. At Keystone, he continues to drive innovation by building and leading a seasoned executive team known for its long-standing collaboration, operational excellence, and shared track record of success. Promod currently serves on the Board of Directors for Keystone portfolio companies, First Genesis and tradeInsightAI, where he is Chairman.

Academically accomplished, Promod holds a Physics Honors degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, an MBA from the London School of Economics, and earned his Chartered Accountant designation through Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) in London. His global education and cross-cultural experience have equipped him with a broad perspective and deep expertise across finance, strategy, and technology.