Ignite VC: How AI Innovations Are Reshaping Product Management and Venture Capital with Nataraj Sindam

Episode 67 of the Ignite Podcast

In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, Brian Bell hosts Nataraj Sindham, a seasoned product manager at Microsoft and the host of the Startup Project Podcast. With a rich background in software engineering and venture capital, Nataraj provides a deep dive into his journey, the evolution of cloud technology, the impact of AI, and his unique perspective on the venture capital landscape.

From South India to the Silicon Forest

Nataraj’s story begins in a small town in South India, where he developed a passion for technology. After completing his undergraduate degree in computer science and a master’s in mathematics, he moved to the U.S. to work at Epic Systems, the largest electronic healthcare records company. This role gave him invaluable experience in understanding customer needs and the intricacies of healthcare technology. Nataraj recounts his transition to Microsoft, where he worked on Azure Stack and Azure Files, projects that underscored the critical role of cloud technology in modern computing.

His move to Seattle, dubbed the Silicon Forest, marked a significant shift in his career trajectory. Nataraj humorously…