October Mentor Connect with Satyajeet Salgar: AI, Product Strategy, and the Power of Applied Mentorship
On October 17, six innovative founders joined TiE Silicon Valley’s Mentor Connect session for an exclusive opportunity to engage 1:1 with Satyajeet Salgar, Director of Product Management & UX at Google AI.
With over a decade at Google leading groundbreaking initiatives across AI, YouTube, and Search, Satyajeet shared actionable insights on product strategy, applied AI development, and scaling organizations for impact. The conversation centered on how founders can leverage AI not just as a technology, but as a strategic advantage in shaping the future of their products and businesses.
Out of the six startups that participated, four were invited for follow-up meetings, reflecting the depth of alignment between their work and Satyajeet’s expertise in product innovation and market growth.
Through TiE Silicon Valley’s Mentor Connect, founders continue to gain access to top-tier mentorship that accelerates their entrepreneurial journey—turning insight into real-world traction.
Participating Founders:
🔹 Dathu Patil, Co-Founder & CTO, Verbal
🔹 Dilip Adityan, CEO & Founder, Shaachi
🔹 Maulik Shyani, Co-Founder & CEO, Strative
🔹 Noemi Perez Paz, CEO & Founder, GenomeAI
🔹 Rosh Cherian, CTO, CogniCor
🔹 Sangita Jayaraman, CEO, Kōkūn
This Is What Happens When You Put Great People Together
🎥 TiE Silicon Valley Mentor Connect | October Mentor Spotlight: Satyajeet Salgar, Director of Product & UX at Google AI
🎥 TiE Silicon Valley Mentor Connect | Founder Spotlight: Noemi Perez Paz, CEO of GenomAI
🎥 TiE Silicon Valley Mentor Connect | Founder Spotlight: Rosh Cherian, Co-Founder & CTO of CogniCor