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How we started

How we started

Our journey started during a breakfast meeting between our CEO, Thru Shivakumar, and Raj Gupta, the Executive Chairman of ESD. Their conversation sparked the idea of a technology that could bridge the gap between tenant applications and legacy building systems. They believed a building that was flexible, responsive, and data-driven could open real opportunities to optimize operations and create value. Six months later, that idea became Cohesion, a spin-off from a mechanical engineering company.

Since then, Cohesion has become the platform CRE and enterprise teams turn to when they want more from their operations and assets. Industry priorities keep shifting: hybrid work, building health, environmental sustainability, CRE workforce automation. Our platform keeps the built environment ready for whatever comes next.

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Our mission

Accelerate resilience in every building by connecting people, places, and the planet.

Core values

Our success runs on six core values, and every Cohesionite lives them. They shape a culture that's hard to copy and genuinely cohesive. You feel it everywhere, from customer calls and team work to the products we ship. We don't just talk about values. We hold ourselves to the high standard we built together.

  • One team

    We are partners. We have each other's backs. We're comfortable being uncomfortable.

  • Communicate purposefully

    We do it clearly and with collective confirmation. We believe in context. We don't waste time.

  • Do it with care

    We get to 100%. We focus on quality. We are thoughtful.

  • Work smart

    We are curious. We chase the "A-ha!" moment. We solve tomorrow's challenges.

  • Own it

    We get it done. We know when to ask for help. We figure it out.

  • Have integrity

    We are honest. We are good humans. We do the right thing.

Leadership

We are a team of problem solvers, sharp thinkers, and people who want to make a difference in commercial real estate.

  • Thru Shivakumar

    Thru Shivakumar

    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Sales Officer

  • Chad Flores

    Chad Flores

    VP of Product

  • Raj Gupta

    Raj Gupta

    Board Member

  • Steven Koch

    Steven Koch

    Board Member

We are committed to

  • Building and nurturing an inclusive workforce spanning across all team members within the company.
  • Ensuring an equitable recruiting process, committing to equal pay, investing in professional growth opportunities and sourcing a diverse candidate network.
  • Creating a community of belonging where our employees feel valued, respected, and engaged.

Join the team

Email your resume to careers@cohesionib.com, or explore open roles on our careers page.

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