Shahab Samimi

Experience

SimplyBylaw

Founder, Lead Product Manager 2024 (6 months)

Recruited and managed a team of 5 software engineers to design and test a POC/MVP using Python, Next.js, and GPT-3.5 API, securing buy-in from potential customers.

Defined... more

Apply Digital

product strategy manager 2022 (3 months)

In addition to duties at 7 Gate during Covid, as business had slowed down.

The venture arm of Apply Digital, Western Canada’s largest digital agency, building technologies... more

7 Gate Ventures

Investor & Product Strategy Advisor 2018 - 2022 (almost 5 years)

Promoted within one year due to strong performance and experience.

Assessed investment risk, corporate structure, innovative technologies, product, and business models,... more

NorthStar Endurance

Senior Product Manager 2014 - 2016 (over 2 years)

⬧ Generated YOY 70% ROI, establishing strategic partnerships with Olympic athletes, retailers and distributors
⬧ Grew revenue to $150K within 1 year by implementing a strategic... more

Pura Sweeteners

Founder, Senior Product Manager & Strategy Operations 2009 - 2014 (over 4 years)

At age 22, founded an organic alternative sweetener in the CPG sector for the coffee and tea industry.

Led a cross-functional team of 8 professionals, providing clear... more

Hypercharge

BOARD DIRECTOR 2022 - 2024 (over 1 year)

Served as Audit Committee Chair for TSX.V-listed public company, overseeing $9M+ budget to ensure financial accountability and governance.

Provided strategic guidance... more

Stay22

Board Observer 2019 - 2022 (almost 3 years)

Increased revenue by 50% by strategically advising on innovative income streams within and beyond traditional avenues.

Mitigated the impact of COVID-19, achieving a... more

roomvu

Board Observer 2019 - 2022 (about 3 years)

Advised on top-of-funnel, churn, and conversion tactics, resulting in a 60% month-over-month upsurge in revenue.

Steered product strategy, and customer acquisition... more

Nordstrom

Senior Product Manager 2025 - Present (about 1 year)

Senior Product Manager with 15+ years building and scaling AI-powered SaaS, fintech, and eCommerce products for global enterprises, including Nordstrom. Proven leader in AI/ML... more

Gravitas Securities

Investment Banking Analyst 2018 (3 months)

• Advised institutional investment in deals averaging $7MM, placing $300K into Permex (CSE: OIL) IPO, and $200K into WELL Health (TSXV: WELL).

• Led and executed over... more

Employee

NorthStar Endurance, Gravitas Securities, Nordstrom, roomvu, Stay22, Hypercharge, Pura Sweeteners, 7 Gate Ventures, Apply Digital, SimplyBylaw

Education

About

Achievements

Experienced Senior Product Manager, certified in AI Ethics and Governance, with 13+ years of experience in product strategy, growth leadership, and scaling SaaS, Marketplaces, FinTech, and AI solutions.

I specialize in managing the full product lifecycle—from 0-to-1 development to post-launch 1-to-10 growth—leveraging data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and customer-centric innovation to drive revenue growth, customer acquisition, and utilizing AI solutions to optimize customer engagement and growth.

As an investor at 7 Gate Ventures and Alt Ventures, I developed expertise in evaluating product-market fit and scaling emerging technologies. Working closely with engineering, design, and data science teams, I’ve delivered scalable SaaS products that solve complex customer challenges and optimize for growth.

I thrive at the intersection of technology and business, identifying market opportunities and leading teams to execute product roadmaps.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Business Development Business Strategy Product Development Business Strategies Economics Management Networking Problem Solving Research and Development Web Technologies Entrepreneurship Start-Ups Corporate Finance Corporate Development Venture Capital Due Diligence Financial Analysis Investment Banking P&L Valuations Ecommerce MBA Planning Pricing Product Management Product Marketing Strategic Planning Equity Private Equity Product Design Business Operations Operations Management Project Management Product

Locations

California Los Angeles Calgary Portland Seattle New York City Vancouver San Francisco

Q&A

What's your favorite non-business book?

Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

Travelling the world

Shahab Samimi

Accomplished Product Manager with 15+ years of experience building from 0 to 1, driving product, growth, and delivering solutions across B2B, SaaS, & Fintech.