Carnegie Mellon University

Integrated Innovation Institute

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Omid Saadati

Omid Saadati

Adjunct Professor

Bio

Omid Saadati is an accomplished entrepreneur, product leader and technologist with over a decade of experience in developing strategies and leading organizations. Omid's expertise lies in building and scaling developer platforms across various sectors including ad-tech, commerce, and cloud-based networking. He has had key positions at industry-leading companies such as Google, Meta, and Cisco. 

Currently, Omid leverages his extensive experience to advise high-potential startups and mentors early-career individuals in the technology sector. He also serves as the chief product officer for an AI-based startup operating in the national security and open source intelligence (OSINT) domain.

Omid's core competencies encompass areas identifying product-market-fit, formulating go-to-market strategies, and managing products. His industry focus includes ad-tech, commerce, and developer platforms. His strategic insights and leadership have consistently driven growth and innovation in these areas. 

  • Product Management
  • Product Strategy
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Business Model Architecture
  • Integrated Thinking for Innovation
  • Master of Science in Software Management, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, The University of Utah
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Baha'i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE)