About

Making on-demand work for everyone

We started StarTree with a simple but powerful mission: to equip organizations and end-users with the power of real-time data to drive informed decision making. This is our story so far.

Everything starts with our change-making values

Put integrity first
We hold ourselves, our community, and our partners to the highest standards
Drive innovation
We are constantly looking forward and pushing the boundaries of technology
Inspire each other
We are stewards of a community where individuals feel valued and supported
Story

One billion queries and counting

2020

Apache Pinot takes flight

Our story begins with an open-source software called Apache Pinot — developed by our founders within the gates of LinkedIn. Pinot quickly proved its outstanding capabilities for real-time analytics at scale and, before long, was a household name in the space.

2021

StarTree is born

Our story begins with an open-source software called Apache Pinot — developed by our founders within the gates of LinkedIn. Pinot quickly proved its outstanding capabilities for real-time analytics at scale and, before long, was a household name in the space.

2022

Fuelling growth with Series B

Securing $47 million in Series B funding, we expanded our team to over 100 talented individuals worldwide. This pivotal moment empowered us to accelerate product development and enhance our market presence, laying strong foundations for future success.

2023

Running queries at petabyte scale for millions

Handling 1 billion queries per week, StarTree outpaced industry giants like Snowflake, delivering unparalleled real-time analytics at a fraction of the cost. Our robust platform and customer-centric approach fueled this incredible milestone, showcasing our industry leadership.

2024-5

Kicking off
“Lift Off”

With a successful sales kickoff, we embraced our “Lift Off” theme, setting ambitious goals for the year ahead. Unified by a shared vision, we’re ready to pioneer innovation in real-time data, strengthen the community, and drive unparalleled success in 2024 and beyond.

Introducing our investors

Leadership team

Pioneering the real-time
data analytics industry

Kishore Gopalakrishna
CEO & Co-Founder
Xiang Fu
Co-founder & 
Founding Engineer
Matt Vaughn
SVP of Sales
Chad Meley
SVP Marketing
Uday Vallamsetty
VP, Engineering & Product
Chinmay Soman
VP, Product
Ken Tamura
Head of Finance
Anna McCaffrey
Head of HR
Bhavani Akunuri
Chief of Staff

Not your everyday workplace

We’re assembling a global team of rockstars who are committed to giving every decision-maker the insights they need to make great choices. Sound up your street? We’d love to hear from you.

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