Nitin Bhandari

Nitin Bhandari is the co-founder and CEO of Planera, where he is democratizing construction CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling with a collaborative, visual software solution. By reimagining project planning and management, Planera drives team engagement, fosters alignment, and secures buy-in at all levels, making complex scheduling more intuitive and efficient.

Bhandari’s leadership at Planera builds on over two decades of experience in tech innovation. He co-founded Skyfire, which was acquired by Opera in 2013, where he served as SVP and GM overseeing Operator Business and new products. He also co-founded Zenlabs, later acquired by Life360, where he led strategic initiatives, including product integrations with Google and Amazon. With an MS in Electrical Engineering from Caltech and a rich background in both enterprise and consumer tech, Bhandari continues to drive impactful technological solutions that address real-world challenges.