Saumil Shah
About Saumil Shah
Saumil Shah serves as the Head of Growth and Business Development at Causal, bringing extensive experience in business operations and strategy from previous roles at companies like Common and SafeGraph. He has a strong quantitative background and has successfully led projects focused on launching new products and markets.
Current Role at Causal
Saumil Shah serves as the Head of Growth and Business Development at Causal, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving growth initiatives and developing business strategies to enhance the company's market presence. His responsibilities include identifying new opportunities and optimizing existing processes to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Common
Shah has extensive experience at Common, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Associate in Business Operations from 2018 to 2019, followed by a position as Senior Manager of Strategy and Business Intelligence from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as Chief of Staff to the CEO from 2019 to 2020 and as an Instructor/Mentor from 2021 to 2024. His tenure at Common involved leading high-impact projects and providing strategic insights.
Experience at SafeGraph
At SafeGraph, Saumil Shah held the position of Head of Growth and Chief of Staff to the CEO for six months in 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Growth Strategy and Analytics Lead from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, he was responsible for developing growth strategies and providing data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.
Background in Business Operations
Saumil Shah began his career in business operations at Uber, where he worked for one year from 2017 to 2018. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in operations and strategy across various companies. His strong quantitative background supports his ability to scale operations and optimize processes.
Education and Academic Background
Shah studied at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2017, earning a degree in Economics and Applied Statistics. This academic background has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in business development and growth strategy.