Shahab Samimi

Experience

SimplyBylaw

Founder, Senior Product Manager & Strategy Operations 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

Alt Ventures

Investor & Group Product Manager 2022 - 2023 (almost 2 years)

Sold the investment firm to a strategic buyer due to its assets in December 2023.

Engaged in a collaborative user research process to evolve a brand and prototype new... more

Apply Digital

Director of Corporate Strategy & Product Consultant, Velocity Labs 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

Founder, Senior Product Manager & Strategy Operations 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

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, roomvu, Stay22, Hypercharge, Pura Sweeteners, 7 Gate Ventures, Apply Digital, Alt Ventures, SimplyBylaw

Education

About

Achievements

- 5x founder with 2 exits
- Secured over $100M in venture capital

I have a unique blend of experience, from founder, and product manager to investor. I have worked in different verticles building well-rounded product management skills with many experiences and insights.

With over 10 years of hands-on experience in product and technology development across startups and mid-size companies, I bring a proven track record as a leader and manager.

My entrepreneurial journey includes launching 4 startups and 2 investment funds, while supporting numerous startups through product development and management, capital sourcing, operations management, and managing teams across diverse sectors in Enterprise B2B, SaaS, Marketplaces and Fintech.

Armed with an Executive MBA and a Certificate of Digital Transformation Leadership from Beedie School of Business, I leverage innovative methodologies to drive growth and enhance organizational success.

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

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

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.