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Making innovation work in the real world

Calibo helps enterprises innovate with the confidence, structure and trust needed to make ideas work inside real-world complexity.

Why Calibo was created

After more than forty years working with some of the world’s largest enterprises, Raj Vattikuti saw a recurring problem: businesses were investing heavily in technology, but the people closest to the business challenges were often disconnected from innovation.

Innovation had become too technology-led, too complex, and too difficult for the business to own. Raj believed enterprises needed a better way - one that could work within the realities they faced every day.

That belief led to Calibo.

“Dreams will remain dreams if you don’t face all the obstacles that prevent you from reaching them.”

Raj Vattikutti Calibo founder

Raj Vattikuti

Founder & Executive Chairman, Calibo

Calibo believes ideas only matter when they work

Real innovation is not a workshop, a pilot, or a proof of concept. It is an idea that can be implemented, trusted, governed, adopted, and scaled inside the business. 

Too often, innovation is treated as something separate from the business: a pilot, a lab, a proof of concept, a sandbox. But if it cannot be implemented in the conditions the business actually operates in, it isn’t innovation – it’s just potential. 

Calibo makes innovation work in the real world. 

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From setup to scale

2020

Founding of Calibo

HQ: Michigan, USA

  • Founded by visionary serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Raj Vattikuti.

2022

Growing the team and our product integrations

100+ employees strong and 150+ integrations built to date.

2023

Gartner report mentions

12 mentions in 2023 including:

  • Hype Cycle for Platform Engineering
  • Cloud-Native Application Development
  • Hype Cycle for Software Engineering

2023

Certifications

about-compliance Calibo certifications

2024

Scaling up

Expanded enterprise AI delivery with the Calibo Innovation Model.

2025

Calibo AI Academy

Launched Calibo AI Academy to develop enterprise-ready AI talent.

Leadership team

Raj Vattikutti Calibo founder

Raj Vattikutti

Founder & Executive Chairman

Scott Sandschafer​ Calibo CEO

Scott Sandschafer

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Manney Calibo CFO

Tim Manney

Chief Financial Officer

Cyril Soga Calibo

Cyril Soga

Field CTO

Raj Vattikutti Calibo founder
Raj Vattikutti Calibo founder

Raj Vattikutti

Founder & Executive Chairman

Raj Vattikuti, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, stands as the Founder & Executive Chairman of Altimetrik, Covansys, and Synova, with a proven track record of success. Raj is dedicated to fostering talent and leveraging technology for organizational transformation. As the visionary leader of these enterprises, he focuses on creating impactful change through digital and cultural innovation, particularly in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. Raj's commitment to societal betterment is reflected in the Vattikuti Foundation, founded in 1997, making significant strides in community service in Michigan and India, with a focus on healthcare and poverty alleviation. An alumnus of the College of Engineering, Guindy, Raj holds advanced degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Wayne State University. His impressive accolades include a Lifetime Achievement Award from Dykema Gossett, the TiE Detroit 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award, and the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

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Scott Sandschafer Calibo CEO
Scott Sandschafer Calibo CEO

Scott Sandschafer

Chief Executive Officer

St Petersburg, Florida

Scott Sandschafer, leading as the CEO of Calibo, is a visionary at the forefront of revolutionizing the digital PaaS industry. His strategic leadership aims to position Calibo as a benchmark in digital and data product development. With over a decade of technology leadership experience, including roles such as global CIO of Novartis, Scott has been instrumental in driving transformative change. Recognized for his influence in technology leadership circles, Scott, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, champions the integration of digital technology into business models, contributing to Calibo's innovative edge.

Committed to work-life harmony, Scott is dedicated to cultivating an innovative and dynamic culture at Calibo, envisioning not only transforming the business landscape but also making Calibo an inspiring place to work.

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Tim Manney Calibo CFO
Tim Manney Calibo CFO

Tim Manney

Chief Financial Officer

Tim Manney, the global CFO of Calibo, brings an unparalleled wealth of experience to his role, having held executive positions such as CFO of Altimetrik, President of Synova, Inc., and Covansys. A seasoned financial leader, Tim has overseen strategic finance and accounting functions, delivering superlative growth. With a career spanning successful IPOs, follow-on offerings, mergers, and acquisitions, Tim's financial expertise is integral to Calibo's growth trajectory. Starting his career at Arthur Andersen after graduating from the University of Michigan in 1980, Tim's recent board roles include serving on the Board of Directors of Caraco Corp. and as the Board Chair for Cass Community Social Services.

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Cyril Soga CTO Calibo
Cyril Soga Calibo

Cyril Soga

Field CTO

Cyril Soga, serving as the CTO of Calibo, is a seasoned technologist driving innovation and excellence in the digital transformation space. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership, Cyril is instrumental in shaping Calibo’s technology strategy to deliver scalable and impactful solutions. Before joining Calibo, Cyril held key roles in leading technology firms, where he spearheaded the development of cutting-edge software solutions and drove strategic initiatives. A graduate in Computer Science, Cyril is deeply committed to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and fostering a culture of continuous innovation. Cyril’s leadership at Calibo is pivotal in ensuring the company remains a leader in digital and data product development, empowering organizations to accelerate their transformation journey. Passionate about teamwork and excellence, Cyril envisions Calibo as a hub of innovation, combining technical expertise with a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

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More than a tool. More than a sandbox

Calibo brings together everything enterprises need to innovate successfully:

Path to production

Business Innovation Methodology

Break complex challenges into practical, outcome -led use cases.

Innovation sandbox

Business Innovation Sandbox

Teams can build with real-world guardrails.

AI expertise

AI Expertise and Enablement

Enterprise can build immediate AI outcomes and long-term capability.


This helps enterprises move from idea to implementation with greater confidence, without disrupting what already works.

What our employees say about working at Calibo

"Calibo is a hub of motivated and passionate people. I learn every day with ample opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies. I love the leadership transparency, working with clients and my colleagues."

Prasanna Bhalgat Calibo

Prasanna Bhalgat

Product Development Engineer

"Calibo is a truly compelling destination for a techie like me! The Calibo culture of innovation, recognition, and excellence helps me keep myself focused, motivated, inspired and updated."

calibo employee

Amit Chaudhry

Product Development Engineer

The business impact

From ambition to outcomes

When innovation works in the real world, businesses can move faster, compete more effectively, and turn more ideas into measurable value. 

Calibo helps enterprises shorten the path from idea to impact by making innovation more practical, trusted, and implementable from the start.

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Faster time to market

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Better collaboration between business and IT

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Greater trust in data and AI-enabled outcomes

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Less rework and wasted effort

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More confidence moving from experimentation to implementation

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Stronger ability to compete in an AI-powered world

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