--- title: "Gautham Seshadri - Co-founder at Snezzi | Engineering Leadership Expert" canonical: https://snezzi.com/authors/gautham-seshadri/2/ source: https://snezzi.com/authors/gautham-seshadri/2/ --- > Canonical page: https://snezzi.com/authors/gautham-seshadri/2/ ![Professional photo of Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) G # Gautham Seshadri Co-founder Gautham brings two decades of engineering leadership in B2B SaaS. He previously co-founded and scaled DecaNext and FlyData to successful bootstrapped exits and has held senior roles at Zoho, Recruiterbox, and Plivo. His experience includes building enterprise-scale products used by Fortune 500 companies. At Snezzi, he leads engineering, infrastructure, and platform automation. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautham-seshadri/) [Twitter](https://x.com/gauthams) ## Expert Articles by Gautham Seshadri Discover 54 insightful articles by Gautham Seshadri covering AI visibility, answer engine optimization, and strategies for maximizing your brand's presence in ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI platforms. ### Latest Publications 54 articles published ![Why Your DTC Competitor Shows Up in ChatGPT and You Don’t](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_GlQhN.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [Why Your DTC Competitor Shows Up in ChatGPT and You Don’t](/blog/why-your-dtc-competitor-shows-up-in-chatgpt-and-you-don-t/) DTC brands earn citations in ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and Claude when entity signals and third-party authority outpace competitors. Snezzi's Lead Engine closes the gap through managed execution. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) May 20, 2026 ![Sleep Aid Brand AI Search Playbook](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_Ha7HK.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [Sleep Aid Brand AI Search Playbook](/blog/sleep-aid-brand-ai-search-playbook/) Sleep aid brands facing ad and payment restrictions can earn citations in ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and Claude through compliant entity signals and authority building with Snezzi's Lead Engine. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) May 11, 2026 ![Adaptogen Brand Marketing: The 2026 AI Search Playbook](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_vqPKb.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [Adaptogen Brand Marketing: The 2026 AI Search Playbook](/blog/adaptogen-brand-marketing-the-2026-ai-search-playbook/) Adaptogen, mushroom, and nootropic brands earn compliant citations in ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and Claude by building consistent entity signals and answer-first content that AI engines trust. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) May 2, 2026 ![LLM SEO Agency: How AI Reshapes Agency Work](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_BTbAh.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [LLM SEO Agency: How AI Reshapes Agency Work](/blog/llm-seo-agency-how-ai-reshapes-agency-work/) What does an LLM SEO agency do, how is it different, and what does it cost? See how AI reshapes agency work and gets brands cited inside AI answers. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) May 2, 2026 ![Sexual Wellness Brand Marketing When ED Ads Are Banned](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_fqzgf.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [Sexual Wellness Brand Marketing When ED Ads Are Banned](/blog/sexual-wellness-brand-marketing-when-ed-ads-are-banned/) Sexual wellness brands facing ED ad bans on major platforms can earn citations in ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and Claude through compliant entity signals and answer-first content. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) May 1, 2026 ![How DTC Furniture Brands Get Cited in AI Answers](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_s0bDW.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [How DTC Furniture Brands Get Cited in AI Answers](/blog/how-dtc-furniture-brands-get-cited-in-ai-answers/) DTC furniture brands can earn citations in ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and Claude by strengthening entity signals, reviews, and structured data. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Apr 23, 2026 ![AI SEO Agency for B2B SaaS: 2026 Buying Guide](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_mSvxm.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [AI SEO Agency for B2B SaaS: 2026 Buying Guide](/blog/ai-seo-agency-for-b2b-saas-buying-guide/) Choosing an AI SEO agency for B2B SaaS? Learn what to evaluate, key questions, costs, and how to win AI search visibility in 2026. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Apr 19, 2026 ![AI SEO Agency Pricing: 2026 Real Cost Breakdown](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_cG3XK.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [AI SEO Agency Pricing: 2026 Real Cost Breakdown](/blog/ai-seo-agency-pricing-real-cost-breakdown/) What does an AI SEO agency cost in 2026? See real pricing models, factors, and hidden fees so you can budget AI visibility with confidence. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Apr 8, 2026 ![AI Visibility Platforms Compared: The Definitive 2026 Guide](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_nGvux.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [AI Visibility Platforms Compared: The Definitive 2026 Guide](/blog/ai-visibility-platforms-compared-the-definitive-guide/) Compare the 9 best AI visibility platforms for 2026. Features, pricing & use cases to track and grow your brand in ChatGPT, Perplexity & AI Overviews. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Mar 24, 2026 ![Google AI Overviews: A Step-by-Step Audit and Optimization Guide](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_lneAU.jpg) [AI SEO](/blog/category/ai-seo/) ### [Google AI Overviews: A Step-by-Step Audit and Optimization Guide](/blog/how-to-optimize-for-ai-overviews-in-google-search/) Optimize for Google AI Overviews with this 6-step guide. Audit performance, structure content & strengthen E-E-A-T to get featured in 2026. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Mar 16, 2026 ![Get Cited in AI Product Comparisons: The Optimization Playbook](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_eTbie.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [Get Cited in AI Product Comparisons: The Optimization Playbook](/blog/ai-product-recommendations-optimization-win-comparisons/) Get your products picked in AI comparisons. 5 optimization strategies, schema & entity tactics to win recommendations in ChatGPT & Perplexity. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Mar 15, 2026 ![Conversational Search Optimization: Write User Prompts](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_M1V7u.jpg) [Answer Engine Optimization](/blog/category/answer-engine-optimization/) ### [Conversational Search Optimization: Write User Prompts](/blog/conversational-search-optimization-write-user-prompts/) Conversational search optimization: write the prompts users actually ask so your brand surfaces in ChatGPT and AI answers. Step-by-step guide. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Mar 9, 2026 ![Background](/background/cta_background.jpg) ### Ready to turn AI search into high-intent buyers? Our AI agents draft, audit, and track. Our editors review every output. Your team approves. ~60–90 min/week from your side. [Generate Leads Now](/strategy-session/) ![Snezzi](/favicon/favicon-16x16.png)