--- title: "Gautham Seshadri - Co-founder at Snezzi | Engineering Leadership Expert" canonical: https://snezzi.com/authors/gautham-seshadri/3/ source: https://snezzi.com/authors/gautham-seshadri/3/ --- > Canonical page: https://snezzi.com/authors/gautham-seshadri/3/ ![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 59 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 59 articles published ![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 ![Listicle Optimization for AI: 9 Tweaks to Boost Citations](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_ughkt.jpg) [AI-Optimized Content](/blog/category/ai-optimized-content/) ### [Listicle Optimization for AI: 9 Tweaks to Boost Citations](/blog/listicle-optimization-for-ai-9-tweaks-to-boost-citations/) Listicle optimization for AI: 9 practical tweaks to structure, content, and markup that boost citations in ChatGPT and AI answers. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Mar 6, 2026 ![Zero-Click Search Optimization: Keep Demand Without Clicks](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_JrVZM.jpg) [Answer Engine Optimization](/blog/category/answer-engine-optimization/) ### [Zero-Click Search Optimization: Keep Demand Without Clicks](/blog/zero-click-search-optimization-keep-demand-without-clicks/) Over 60% of searches end without a click. Learn zero-click search optimization to capture demand and brand visibility without the click. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Mar 1, 2026 ![Future of AI Search: 5 Shifts Reshaping SEO](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_Uai64.jpg) [Industry Insights & Research](/blog/category/industry-insights-research/) ### [Future of AI Search: 5 Shifts Reshaping SEO](/blog/future-of-ai-search-5-shifts-reshaping-seo/) The future of AI search is here. Explore 5 shifts reshaping SEO, from agentic AI to ethical sourcing, and how to prepare your business now. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Feb 27, 2026 ![AI Visibility KPIs Explained](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_BPs8s.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [AI Visibility KPIs Explained](/blog/ai-visibility-kpis-explained/) The AI visibility KPIs that matter: answer share, citations & sentiment. Learn which metrics track your brand's presence in AI answers. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Feb 26, 2026 ![YouTube Optimization for AI Search: Videos in Chats](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_8DKQ8.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [YouTube Optimization for AI Search: Videos in Chats](/blog/youtube-optimization-for-ai-search-videos-in-chats/) Get your YouTube videos cited in AI answers. Learn YouTube optimization for AI search so ChatGPT and Perplexity surface your content. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Feb 24, 2026 ![Original Research for AI Visibility: Data to Answers](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_a5vrQ.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [Original Research for AI Visibility: Data to Answers](/blog/original-research-for-ai-visibility-data-to-answers/) Turn original research for AI visibility into citations. Learn how data-backed studies become the sources ChatGPT and Perplexity quote. Steps inside. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Feb 20, 2026 ![How to Track AI Search Rankings on ChatGPT & Copilot](https://images.snezzi.com/2026/3713x1mb3450ys9/914obh1t7f9949v/c_img_dIHxJ.jpg) [AI Visibility](/blog/category/ai-visibility/) ### [How to Track AI Search Rankings on ChatGPT & Copilot](/blog/how-to-track-ai-search-rankings-on-chatgpt-copilot/) Learn how to track AI search rankings across ChatGPT and Copilot step by step, from query setup to automation. Start monitoring your AI visibility. ![Gautham Seshadri](/assets/author/gautham.png) [Gautham Seshadri](/authors/gautham-seshadri/) Feb 19, 2026 ![Background](/background/cta_background.jpg) ### Ready to turn AI search into measurable return? Bring your lead and revenue forecast to a strategy session. We will map the work, investment, and measurement needed to grow with confidence. 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