Tsai-Jung (Cindy) Liu

She/Her/Hers
MSSM, 2027

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Why MSSM?

I chose the MSSM program because I want to accelerate my ability to build and scale AI-driven products in fast-moving startup environments. With experience across enterprise consulting, AI product management, and early-stage startup investment, I wanted a program that combines technology, product thinking, and commercialization in a highly practical way.

CMU’s strong technical ecosystem, Silicon Valley location, and hands-on, builder-oriented culture especially stood out to me. I’m excited to collaborate with talented peers, explore emerging AI applications, and deepen my understanding of how to bring innovative products from idea to real market impact.

Education

Management Science from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (formerly National Chiao Tung University)

Experience

Investment Manager, AVA Angels – a leading early-stage venture platform in Taiwan, supporting AI and B2B SaaS startups on fundraising, growth, and international expansion. AI Product Manager, iKala – an AI solutions startup, building enterprise AI and marketing automation products. Senior Application Consultant, IBM – led large-scale enterprise digital transformation projects, designing highly customized systems and workflow solutions for complex operational challenges across industries. Across these experiences, I have worked at the intersection of enterprise technology, AI products, and startup growth.

What type of role are you looking to obtain after you graduate?

After graduation, I hope to join a Seed to Series A AI or B2B SaaS startup as an founding Product Manager, working closely with founders to scale products beyond initial validation.

I’m particularly excited about AI-native products, intelligent workflow systems, and enterprise software that solve real operational problems. With experience across enterprise transformation, AI product development, and startup ecosystems, I enjoy translating emerging technologies into products customers actually adopt.

I’m especially excited to work with technically strong founding teams to bridge customer needs, product execution, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising readiness as companies move from early traction to scalable growth.