Bodas cofounded the SoftBank-backed Icertis in 2009 with Monish Darda and helped build it into a global player in contract intelligence.
After serving as the CEO of Icertis for more than 15 years, Bodas had transitioned to the role of executive chairman in 2025.
“Samir had a rare ability to inspire others with his vibrant spirit and to lead with undeniable conviction,” said Darda, who is also the 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.”
Bodas was born in Pune and moved to the US in 1982 to pursue an undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin.
He began his career as a software programmer at National Instruments. After graduating from Wharton Business School, he joined Microsoft in 1992 where he worked across various functions including sales and marketing.
“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.”
Icertis has so far raised almost $500 million from investors, including SoftBank, B Capital and Premji Invest. The company became a unicorn in July 2019 after it closed a $119-million round led by Premji Invest, and was last valued at around $5 billion.
The company is based in Bellevue, US and Pune.
