Savita Kini

Head of Products - Speech, Video AI - Startup Mentor - Speaker
Summary
Savita Kini is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, specializing in leading the development of enterprise software and infrastructure for SaaS and on-premise models.
Throughout her career, she has demonstrated versatility by undertaking various roles in startups and large corporations, where she led cross-functional teams in tackling complex challenges related to new business incubation, vertical strategies, and business transformation.
Savita excels in creating and executing clear, solution-oriented strategies, encompassing multiple routes to market, packaging, pricing, and marketing strategies from early-stage businesses to periods of growth.
As a detail-oriented leader, she emphasizes the importance of well-defined processes for successful execution across teams of any size, emphasizing their simplicity in alignment with the overarching vision, strategy, and execution.
With a background that includes international work experiences and a deep appreciation for cross-cultural dynamics, Savita actively promotes diversity within her teams, fostering strong relationships with peers, executives, customers, and partners.
Her technical expertise spans a range of areas including AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Networking, Unified Communications, and IoT.
In addition to technical skills, Savita brings a wealth of management experience such as leading teams, mentoring, coaching, performance management, and overseeing programs and budgets.
She is well-versed in various aspects of business management, including business plans, product roadmaps, pricing and packaging strategies, market research, segmentation, product launches, messaging, positioning, sales strategies, and engagement with industry events and advisory boards.
Savita's academic journey includes earning an MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital from Cornell University, a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. She has also pursued continuing education at Stanford University and University of California Berkeley.
In her professional tenure, Savita has held notable roles such as Director of Product Management for Speech and Video AI at Cisco, Senior Director of Product Management for Speech AI at BabbleLabs, Inc., and various advisory and leadership positions at organizations like Alchemist Accelerator, Astia, Intapp, Brocade, and more.
Savita Kini's rich background in technology, business, and management, combined with her dedication to diversity and streamlined execution, makes her a prominent figure in the tech industry.