The TI:GER Program (Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results) at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business merges classroom instruction, technology innovation projects, and practical, real-world experiences. It brings together MBA and Ph.D. students who collaborate in teams to develop their entrepreneurial ideas into impactful technology innovation projects.
Meet Savreet Sandhu, Full-time MBA ’26, and venture capital innovator with a background in immuno-oncology.
What is your concentration?
Finance and TI:GER, of course!
How did you find out about the TI:GER program?
I first learned about TI:GER at an MBA fair, where I met Scheller alumnus Ajaay Ravi. As he shared his experience in the TI:GER program, I immediately moved Scheller to the top of my list.
What made you decide to enroll in the program?
I began my career at early-stage biotech startups in Silicon Valley, working in research roles alongside Ph.D.-level scientists. I knew I wanted to continue building deep science and technology-oriented startups, but I also wanted to develop the business skills necessary to bring these ideas to market. TI:GER felt like the perfect MBA concentration to bridge that gap.
What were your major responsibilities when working on a TI:GER project?
I had the fortunate opportunity to work with a brilliant team of graduate students on developing a commercialization strategy for a synthetic antigen-presenting cell product. The project was a natural fit given my biotech background; I could even picture my pre-MBA self as the ideal customer. My responsibilities included assessing the cell and gene therapy market, conducting customer discovery, and building a strategy to effectively reach our target market.
What do you consider to be your major takeaways from being in the program?
My scientific background taught me the importance of developing a technology that works. Through TI:GER, I learned that commercialization strategy and customer discovery are critical. Understanding the market opportunity and developing a clear path to customers can de-risk technology development and even improve the product itself.
Can you describe how your experience might enhance your career after graduating?
With this experience, I feel much more prepared to not only build and launch ventures but also to evaluate them. As I prepare for a career in venture capital, it has also sharpened my perspective on what to look for when working in an early-stage startup, particularly the balance between breakthrough research and a viable go-to-market strategy.
Would you recommend the program to others? If so, why?
Absolutely! TI:GER is the most hands-on entrepreneurial curriculum I’ve encountered. Georgia Tech produces world-class research with the potential to be truly transformative. The TI:GER program is the perfect way to translate that research into real-world impact, and I can’t wait to see the innovative solutions that come out of the program!