About
Saatvik holds degrees in computer science and information systems from Carnegie Mellon. He previously worked as an engineer on AWS's ML Supercompute team and was pursuing an MBA and MS in Computer Science at University of Chicago before leaving to launch Vela.
Founder at VelaYC W26
Intro paths
YC
Saatvik went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Jon Xu, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Vela's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Saatvik can intro founders to Vela's investors below.
Vela's investors · 3
Co-founders at Vela
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Gobhanu Sasankar KorisepatiFounder
Experience
- KlaimeeCo-founder & CEOcurrent2026 — presentRégion de la baie de San Francisco
- SafetyWingGeneral Manager of Nomad Insurance @SafetyWing (YC W18)current2021 — present
- CubynProduct Manager ASIA2020 — 2021
- Kraaft.coHead of Sales and Product market fit2019 — 2020
- Chappuis Halder & Co.Senior Product Analyst2018 — 2019Hong Kong
- ALPHA CAPITAL PARTNERS UKAnalyste des investissements2016 — 2018
- Entrepreneur VentureAnalyste2017Région de Paris, France
- Capgemini ConsultingJunior Consultant2016Hong Kong
- BETCJunior Advertising Executive2015Région de Paris, France
Skills & more
Anglais9ChinoisFrançaisCommunication marketing2Gestion de compteStratégieStart-up2EntrepreneuriatLeadership2Stratégie commercialeÉtudes de marchéGestion de projet
From Saatvik's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Saatvik Suryajit Korisepati?
- Saatvik holds degrees in computer science and information systems from Carnegie Mellon. He previously worked as an engineer on AWS's ML Supercompute team and was pursuing an MBA and MS in Computer Science at University of Chicago before leaving to launch Vela.
- Where does Saatvik Suryajit Korisepati work?
- Saatvik Suryajit Korisepati is Founder of Vela.
- What companies did Saatvik Suryajit Korisepati found?
- Saatvik Suryajit Korisepati founded Vela.
- Where did Saatvik Suryajit Korisepati go to school?
- Saatvik Suryajit Korisepati studied at Y Combinator (Batch P26); HEC Paris (Grande Ecole - Master Business International, Management); National University of Singapore (Master of Science (MSc), Management).
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