About
An AI and data infrastructure specialist and alumnus of the University of Michigan and Yale, Saad has scaled AI initiatives for the US Navy, DataRobot, and Jasper, and was previously a consultant at McKinsey. He advises Dash VC on due diligence and supports portfolio companies.
Experience
- Stealth AI StartupFoundercurrent2026 — present
- Council on Foreign RelationsTerm-Membercurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Dash VCPartnercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Polsky Center at the University of ChicagoStartup Mentorcurrent2021 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah - وزارة الحج والعمرةStrategy Advisor2023 — 2025Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- JasperDirector of Artificial Intelligence2022 — 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
- DataRobotDirector, Data Science and AI Success teams2019 — 2022Greater Chicago Area
- Harris School of Public Policy at the University of ChicagoLecturer2018 — 2021Chicago, IL
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2017 — 2019Chicago, IL
- US NavyAdvisor, Obama Admin2015 — 2017Washington D.C. Metro Area
- AntiDarkCo-Founder2014 — 2015Boston, MA and Washington D.C.
- Democratic National CommitteeData Science Team2014 — 2015Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Yale UniversityTeaching Fellow2012 — 2014New Haven, CT
- Yale UniversityLead Analyst - International Education Assessment Project2012 — 2013New Haven, CT
- The Brookings Institution | Center of Middle East PolicySummer Researcher2013Washington D.C. Metro Area
- University of MichiganResearch Assistant2008Ha Noi, Vietnam
Education
- Yale UniversityMaster of Arts (M.A.)2012 — 2014
- University of MichiganBachelors
Skills & more
Enterprise SoftwarePython1Arabic3Angel Investing2Early-Stage Startups2Problem Solving3Artificial Intelligence (AI)Product DevelopmentCreative WritingTeam LeadershipData Science2International Relations50
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Business StrategyData AnalysisNational SecurityPoliticsResearchHigher EducationStart-upsPolitical ScienceCurriculum DesignNonprofitsPublic PolicyEditingLanguages Arabic · English · Spanish · Urdu
From Saad's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Yale University491
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesKarthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)TinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear Ventures
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Also attended University of Michigan374
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Council on Foreign Relations51
Erez KalirVenture Partner at FJ LabsJosh WolfePartner and Co-Founder at Lux CapitalDeena ShakirPartner at Lux CapitalPam TholenHead of Investor Relations at ParadigmJoel StennettBusiness Development & Public Policy Advisor at AI CapitalTim HsiaFounder at Context Ventures
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Also worked at Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago2
Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,127
Jim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ Labs
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Also worked at US Navy91
Jeremy KirschOperating Partner at Differential VenturesJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid WhittakerVenture Partner at Elm Street VenturesRobAdvisor at TFX Capital
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