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Ali Hussein

Executive Product Leader

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Ali Hussein

Profile

For the last 9+ years, I've operated at the intersection of deep technology and commercial strategy. My approach is simple: use first principles to understand the core problem, then build the products and teams needed to solve it at scale.

This has led me on a journey through some incredible challenges:

  • As a Founder, I built an AI-native company from concept to a successful private equity exit.
  • As a Director, I scaled a B2B platform to 700K+ users, leading to a $25M acquisition.
  • As a Head of Product, I owned a $50M+ portfolio and drove 412% ARR growth.
  • As an EIR at Antler, I've been at the frontier, building and validating new ventures in Agentic AI.

I believe that the best products are built by teams with a clear mission and a passion for solving meaningful problems. If you're working on something ambitious, let's connect.

Career

Antler Entrepreneur-in-Residence
2025 - Present

Building and validating new ventures in Agentic AI at a top-tier early-stage VC. Leading rapid product validation sprints and pressure-testing GTM strategies.

Knowledge Drive Founder & Product Lead
2021 - 2025

Founded, built, and exited an AI-native SaaS company. Owned the entire product, tech, and GTM strategy, scaling the team and achieving a successful acquisition by a PE firm.

Clear Review Director of Product
2018 - 2021

Owned the product strategy that drove 264% ARR growth and scaled the user base to 700K+, leading to a successful $25M acquisition. Lifted MAU from 43% to 72%.

Patsnap Head of Product
2015 - 2018

Directed a $50M+ product portfolio, delivering 412% ARR growth. Joined as the first PM and built the global product function from 1 to 9.

My Approach

I focus on crafting products and experiences that drive towards impact.

This is my playbook for building great products. It's a modern, results-driven methodology designed for speed and learning.

  • 1. Find the Truth with Jobs-to-be-Done

    I go beyond surface-level feedback to understand the core problem a customer is trying to solve. This isn't theoretical; it's about finding the truth that unlocks real value. Result: This approach helped pivot a failing product, turning -65% ARR growth into +45% in one year.

  • 2. Ship to Learn—Quickly and with Craft

    I believe in rapid, iterative learning. Using Concierge MVPs and prototypes (with tools like Bubble & Loom), we get real feedback in days, not months, dramatically cutting time-to-market and de-risking big bets.

  • 3. Focus on What Moves the Needle

    Using frameworks like Opportunity Trees and deep funnel analysis, I identify the highest-leverage work that drives growth. Result: This focus boosted enterprise revenue by 450% at one company and lifted user engagement from 43% to 72% at another.

My Work

A selection of recent work and key achievements.

Knowledge Drive
Founder & Product Lead

Built & Exited an AI-Native Company

Challenge: Knowledge was siloed in companies. Action: Founded and led a team to build the world's first AI self-building knowledge base. Owned product, tech, and GTM. Result: Scaled the company from concept to a successful acquisition by a PE firm.

Clear Review
Director of Product

Drove 65% User Engagement Uplift

Challenge: Low user engagement on a mature platform. Action: Led a data-driven strategy using funnel analysis and JTBD to identify and ship high-value features. Result: Lifted Monthly Active Users from 43% to 72%, leading to a $25M acquisition.

Patsnap
Head of Product

Scaled a $50M+ Product Portfolio

Challenge: Stagnating growth in a large portfolio. Action: Joined as the first PM, built a global team of 9, and set a new product strategy. Result: Drove 412% ARR growth and played a key role in Series B-D fundraising.

Writings

A few thoughts on product, AI, and leadership.