Giulia Cassara

Founder @ Siliscale
5.0
(3 reviews)
PhD in AI | Technical Founder | From Patent to Silicon Valley Funding
United States of America
Speaks English, Italian, Spanish and Romanian
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$240 / month

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4 calls per month (45min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

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About

Are you ready to break through to the next level in your career? Whether you're aiming for a competitive role in AI/data science, launching your own startup, or navigating the challenges of a PhD, I've been there, and I can guide you through it.

Who I Am:
I'm Giulia, a technical co-founder and PhD holder in Data Science with a track record of turning ambitious ideas into reality. My startup secured funding through Berkeley SkyDeck (1% acceptance rate), I've authored a patent in just 4 months at NEC Labs, and I've developed AI models that are actively being used to diagnose children with rare diseases at a leading pediatric hospital in Rome.

Why Mentees Choose Me:

- Real hiring experience: As a founder, I've conducted countless interviews and know exactly what makes candidates stand out
- Startup success: I've pitched to Silicon Valley investors and secured competitive funding—I can help you refine your pitch, business model, and value proposition
- PhD survivor: I understand the unique struggles of doctoral research and can help you navigate challenges, publications, and career transitions
- Interdisciplinary perspective: From cryptographic hardware to biomedical AI, I approach problems from multiple angles

What You'll Get:
✅ Career Strategy: Clarify your goals, identify your strengths, and build actionable plans to reach your target role
✅ Interview Mastery: Mock interviews and insider tips on what technical hiring managers actually look for
✅ Personal Branding: LinkedIn, CV, and portfolio reviews to make you irresistible to recruiters
✅ Technical Guidance: Clarification on complex concepts, project feedback, and portfolio development
✅ Startup Mentorship: Pitch refinement, business model validation, and fundraising strategies
✅ PhD Support: Research guidance, paper writing, career planning beyond academia
✅ Weekly Check-ins: Consistent accountability and progress tracking

Book an Introductory Call to discuss your goals and see if we're a good fit!

What mentees say

5 out of 5 stars

The combination data science and entrepreneurial skills make Giulia a great mentor, she can give advice by evaluating the issues from different angles.

Narek

Narek

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Narek wrote 1 more review for the same mentorship

5 out of 5 stars

Giulia is a very helpful mentor. She is very organized and makes sure you get the information you need.

Narek

Narek

5 out of 5 stars

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