Santosh I. | Leland

Santosh I.

5.0

Embedding Computer Vision /AI into Ops for Real World Impact

Studied at Harvard Business School

Works at Moonshot

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Available Monday at 1:00 PM UTC

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Santosh's Coaching Offerings

Land a BizOps Offer — Complete Package

Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.

$1,18020h of coaching

Nail your BizOps Interviews

Crush the interview through mock interviews, personalized feedback, and more.

Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Land a BizOps Offer — Getting Started

Targeted coaching to help you break into Business Operations roles

Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Pay as you go

Get help with Market Research, Operations Management, and .

Santosh’s Business Strategy & Operations Qualifications

Experience level: Executive

In advisory roles and leading marketing/engineering positions in healthcare businesses, I’ve driven frontier computer‑vision and AI initiatives across healthcare R&D and commercial operations. Highlights include supporting FDA Breakthrough designation for an acute‑kidney‑injury prediction algorithm, formulating AI and imaging roadmaps that have secured over $300M in total funding, and crafting go‑to‑market strategies that delivered the first enterprise sale of a real‑time surgical AI system at a top academic medical center. I’ve also orchestrated partnerships with hardware‑platform leaders (NVIDIA) to embed live video analytics into next‑generation robotic platforms and led AI proof‑of‑concept pilots that run seamlessly on laptops with live surgical video feeds . By forging strategic alliances with premier clinical and engineering institutions, I’ve translated hands‑on computer‑vision workflows into scalable pipelines that empower clinicians, engineers, and executives to build end‑to‑end video‑analytics solutions—delivering measurable ROI and long‑term impact without significant external investment.

Santosh can help with:

Market Research

Operations Management

Competitive Analysis

Business Strategy Development

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Santosh also coaches for MBA and Life. View all.

About Santosh

I'm a computer vision & robotics engineer with entrepreneurial and commercial expertise, building and working at startups and large Fortune 500 organizations. I cut my teeth building motion‑control and image‑guided algorithms for surgical robots at Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Intuitive Surgical. There, I architected real‑time video‑analytics pipelines that overlay pre‑operative scans onto live endoscopic feeds, and co‑developed AI models for critical applications like cardiac navigation and acute‑kidney‑injury prediction under FDA Breakthrough pathways. After completing my MBA at Harvard Business School—where I focused on commercializing deep‑tech innovations—I’ve split my time between entrepreneurial ventures and advisory roles. As Founder & CEO of a profitable AI training and services firm, I’ve bootstrapped six‑figure revenue and forged partnerships to embed live computer‑vision workflows into next‑generation robotic platforms. In my work with investors at Heinz Ventures LLC and prior work / clients through Starscape Consulting, I’ve helped raise over $300 million and shaped go‑to‑market strategies for AI‑driven healthcare, ensuring novel algorithms become sustainable, revenue‑generating products.

Why do I coach?

I wouldn’t be where I am today without mentors who helped me navigate the complexities of career pivots, business‑school applications, and breaking into healthcare technology. I’ve sat in the back‑office cubicle as an engineer, wondering how to earn a seat at the table; I’ve wrestled with translating cutting‑edge innovations into scalable healthcare businesses; I’ve refined my narrative to gain admission to top MBA programs. At every inflection point, mentors didn’t hand me answers—they taught me how to ask the right questions, think bigger, and pursue opportunities I once thought were out of reach. I partner with ambitious professionals across three pillars—Business Strategy & Operations, MBA Applications, and Career & Life Coaching—to turn your personal experiences and know‑how into real‑world impact. Whether you’re embedding AI into your ops cadence, crafting a standout MBA application as a non-traditional applicant or designing your dream career path to suit your financial and lifestyle needs, I leverage my personal experiences and real-world frameworks to deliver measurable ROI and personal fulfillment. If you’re at a crossroads—pivoting into healthcare tech, applying for an MBA, scaling an AI‑driven venture, or simply seeking strategic clarity—I’d love to help you avoid common pitfalls, sharpen your story, and fast‑track your path forward. Let’s connect and transform your vision into a roadmap for sustainable growth.

Work Experience

Venture Partner

Heinz Ventures LLC

2025 - Present

Partnering with visionary founders to build and scale the next generation of medtech startups.

Principal

Starscape

2024 - Present

Unlocking commercial growth and innovation in imaging, AI, and robotics: - Functional AI Prototyping - GTM and Sales Strategy - Pricing and Customer Segmentation - Economic Value Proposition - Product Roadmapping - R&D Co-Development and Licensing - Commercial Distribution Partnerships - Fundraising Messaging and Deck Review