Navigate Your Next Career Move with an Industry Insider
This is one-on-one strategic partnership for ambitious AI and tech professionals who are ready to overcome plateus, accelerate their growth, and unlock their leadership potential.
From Idea to 1st Place at Stanford
"Ajay's mentorship was the single most critical factor in our success. His structured guidance through the Design Thinking process was invaluable, helping us refine our POC and build a narrative that resonated. His coaching directly led to our team winning 1st place in the Stanford LISA program."
— Founder, 1st Place Winner, Stanford LISA Cohort
The 3-Month Venture Roadmap
A step-by-step journey from concept to a pitch-ready Proof-of-Concept.
MONTH 1
Foundation & Validation
Focus: Systematically de-risk your core idea and achieve problem-solution fit.
- Define the Core Problem (JTBD)
- Customer Discovery & Empathy Mapping
- Develop Initial Value Proposition
- Market & Competitor Analysis
MONTH 2
Build & Iterate
Focus: Translate your validated idea into a tangible product and gather early feedback.
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Scoping
- Build Proof-of-Concept (POC)
- User Testing & Feedback Loops
- Refine Product Roadmap
MONTH 1
Growth & Pitching
Focus: Prepare your venture for its next stage of growth, whether it's funding or customer acquisition.
- Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
- Crafting the Investor Pitch Deck
- Pitch Practice & Storytelling
- Introduction to Network & Ecosystem
Grounded in Proven Frameworks
My mentorship isn't just advice; it's a structured process that leverages industry-standard frameworks to build a robust, defensible business case for your venture.
How We Can Work Together
Stanford LISA Program
A 10-week accelerator for early-stage teams with a Stanford LEAD Alumnus/Student founder.
Stanford SEED Spark
As an Executive Coach for this program, I help founders build the foundations for a successful venture.
Direct 1-1 Partnership
The 3-month intensive mentorship program outlined above to transform your idea into an impact-driven POC.
Your Gateway to the Startup Ecosystem
Beyond the roadmap, my value lies in my network. As my mentee, you gain a warm introduction to a curated ecosystem of incubator/accelerator programs, potential investors, and industry experts when the time is right.