Icertis Announces the Passing of Co-Founder Samir Bodas

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Samir Bodas, our co-founder, long-time Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Chairman, following a courageous battle with cancer. This is a loss felt by many, and our thoughts are with Samir’s family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him personally.  

Samir was a visionary entrepreneur and force of nature as a leader. From the company’s earliest days, he believed that contracts could become a source of clarity, trust, and value for organizations around the world. His conviction shaped not only a category-defining business, but also touched the lives of thousands who learned from him, worked alongside him, and followed his example to create a culture rooted in core values.

“Samir was a pioneer in every sense of the word. His foresight and leadership set the bar for the company that Icertis is today,” said Anand Subbaraman, CEO of Icertis. “His belief in Icertis—its mission, its people, and its potential—was unwavering. As we grieve his loss, we will continue forward guided by the principles he instilled and with a profound sense of responsibility to honor his legacy.”

“Samir had a rare ability to inspire others with his vibrant spirit and to lead with undeniable conviction,” said Monish Darda, co-founder and CTO of Icertis. “He challenged all of us to think bigger, act with integrity, and to create a consequential and enduring company. The company we are today is a testament to his vision, and his lasting influence will never be forgotten.”

Samir was born in Pune, India and arrived in the U.S. in 1982 to pursue an undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin. He started his career as a software programmer at National Instruments. After graduating from Wharton Business School, Samir joined Microsoft in 1992 where he proudly held a variety of sales and marketing roles. Through the early 2000s, Samir pursued his passion for entrepreneurism at iMandi, Jamcracker, Disha Technology and Aztecsoft. In 2009, he serendipitously met Monish Darda and together launched Icertis at the cusp of the cloud computing wave. 

Samir went on to grow the company into the undisputed leader in contract intelligence. He illuminated the role that contracts play in the enterprise, establishing contract intelligence as a critical system of record trusted by more than one third of the Fortune 100.