Why I Joined Hebbia as RVP, EMEA
My choice to join Hebbia was not taken lightly. As a father of two young children, my next career decision was the most important of my life so far. I had three non-negotiable criteria:
- Future proofed tech
- High performance & empathetic culture
- Leadership that sets the right tone
After a six month period of multiple processes, extensive due diligence and rigorous back channelling, I chose Hebbia. Now in week two, I have been excited (and relieved!) to see those non-negotiables validated.
Hebbia is building something rare and durable. While much of the market is composed of businesses chasing PMF with surface-level LLM wrapper tech, Hebbia has a real moat—a lasting advantage that will strengthen as the category evolves. This is the kind of business worth committing to, the kind that can define a category, not just compete in one.
The standard of professionalism here is eye wateringly high in every function. It’s a team where clarity, rigour, and high standards aren’t aspirational, they’re expected. But that doesn't come at the cost of personal or family life outside the ropes; a critical factor for someone who doesn't want to miss these golden years with the kids. This optimal mix is exactly the environment I will scale in EMEA.
Finally, a decisive part of my decision was George Sivulka and Aabhas Sharma. George has rare clarity of thought, first-principles rigour, and the patience to build the company the right way. His vision and discipline show up across the product, culture, and ambition of Hebbia—and they’re contagious. Aabhas is a deeply deliberate leader whose tenure at companies like Postmates and Found (where he managed large, cross-functional teams through hypergrowth and complex acquisitions) reveals a rare ability to balance intense technical execution with the genuine empathy needed to foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.
On a lighter note, when I told my 5-year-old about the new role, he asked if I “work with robots now.” I said yes, more or less. He seemed satisfied, which I’m taking as a small endorsement.
I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves, building the EMEA business, and helping Hebbia scale with the same clarity, rigour, and ambition that defines the company today.
