In this episode of Off To The Valley, I sit down with Tara Sakhuja, Founder & CEO of Data Dumpling, to explore her transition from big tech to startup life and how she’s leveraging AI to revolutionize B2B customer acquisition.

Tara’s career has taken her around the world, from Meta and Bumble to launching her own venture in London. She shares how working in Singapore, the Bay Area, and the UK shaped her understanding of building data-driven products, product-market fit, and go-to-market strategies.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. Breaking free from big tech’s “golden handcuffs” – What finally convinced Tara to take the entrepreneurial leap
2. Why the UK’s Global Talent Visa is a game-changer for international founders

3. How AI is transforming SaaS marketing and go-to-market strategies

4. The biggest mistake founders make when defining their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

5. The challenge of building an MVP in today’s fast-moving AI landscape—finding the balance between usability and speed

6. Lessons from Meta, Bumble, and Salesforce—how big tech practices can help (or hurt) early-stage startups

7. The art of finding the right co-founder—why it’s like a marriage and how Tara found hers

Tara’s insights provide a unique playbook for founders, especially those navigating AI, SaaS growth, and early-stage startup challenges.