Berlin Buzzwords 2024

Saahil Ognawala

Saahil is the Head of Product at Jina AI, combining technical expertise in generative AI, machine learning, and search+reranking, with a strong foundation in SaaS product management. With over 7 years of experience in the field, he aims to leverage AI to transform how we interact with content, move in physical spaces, and create positive change.

Saahil has led the development and launch of multiple AI products, including multimodal models, knowledge graphs, and the application of ML to enhance security. His expertise extends through product lifecycle management, from conceptualization and deployment to go-to-market and commercialization.

Saahil studied Computer Science (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) at TU Munich.


Company/Organisation

Jina AI


Session

06-11
14:00
40min
Open-Source Generative AI: A Product Manager’s Blueprint
Saahil Ognawala

We explore the evolving role of product management in open-source generative AI, focusing particularly on Retrieval Augmented Generation's (RAG) industry impact. We cover community-commercial balance, innovative AI product discovery, and sustainable monetization strategies.

Frannz Salon