Sangeeta Bavi is an experienced executive with a strong background in technology and business management. Currently serving as the Executive Director for Digital Natives at Microsoft, Sangeeta oversees initiatives to empower startups globally and enhance local startup ecosystems. Previous roles at Microsoft include Director of Startup Business, Business Manager, and Product Marketing Manager for consumer apps. Sangeeta's earlier experience at Nokia spanned various leadership positions, including Head of Developer Outreach and Senior Product Manager, where significant contributions were made in identity solutions and strategic project management. Additionally, Sangeeta's career began at Wipro Technologies as a Senior Design Engineer. Sangeeta holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a BTech in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology Warangal.