Saumil Tripathi is on a mission to revolutionize professional networking in India with Grapevine, a platform that hosts thousands of private communities connecting over 500K professionals from top tech companies and startups. Driven by the gaps he witnessed in fragmented professional networking during his tenure at Google and YouTube, Saumil is building Grapevine to create authentic, value-driven connections beyond traditional job boards and social networks.

At Google, Saumil held key roles in Product Marketing across Geo and YouTube, leading impactful initiatives in user engagement and market expansion. His deep experience in marketing strategy and community growth has fueled his passion for creating a trusted space where professionals can network, collaborate, and grow.

A Global Winner of the Google Online Marketing Challenge, Saumil brings a sharp, data-driven approach to scaling Grapevine, making it the go-to platform for meaningful professional interactions.