The best AI products aren't built in labs – they're forged in the workflows of experts who can't afford to be wrong. I believe in Glass Box AI: transparent outputs, grounded in trusted data, with audit trails that compliance teams can stand behind. I get into the trenches with users, understand their real constraints, and build AI that augments their expertise rather than replacing their judgement.
My approach isn't about rigid frameworks; it's a hands-on playbook for turning complex regulatory requirements into products that create genuine competitive advantage.
Before a single line of code is written, I obsess over the user's core job. Not the feature request, but the underlying trigger, the outcome they need, and the constraints they operate under. In regulated industries, this means understanding not just what users want, but what compliance requires and what the audit trail must prove.
I ship early prototypes to learn, not to demonstrate technical prowess. Every MVP is a hypothesis about user value. In AI products, this means validating trust mechanisms early – citation displays, confidence indicators, source linking – because if users can't trust the output, velocity means nothing.
I guide teams to obsess over leading indicators we can control – time to first insight, validation accuracy, user confidence scores – because these inputs directly drive the lagging outcomes that matter: adoption, retention, and ultimately revenue.
Leading Nexus AI at FE fundinfo – an AI platform embedded directly into investment workflows for 100,000+ funds globally. Building "Glass Box" AI agents that automate compliance checking against 600+ UK regulatory rules, synthesise research across structured and unstructured data, and surface market intelligence to distribution teams.
As founder, I identified the critical challenge of siloed enterprise knowledge and orchestrated the creation of the world's first AI self-building knowledge base. I led the company from concept to a successful private equity acquisition, with full ownership of the product, technology, and go-to-market strategy.
At Clear Review, my focus was to elevate our platform from a strong performer to the undisputed market leader in engagement. I spearheaded a data-driven strategy that pushed our Monthly Active Users from an already-high 43% to a market-leading 72%. This deep user engagement became a cornerstone of our value proposition, playing a key role in our $25M acquisition.
I joined Patsnap during a period of hyper-growth and was tasked with building the product function to sustain and accelerate that momentum. As the first product manager, I established the global product organization, scaling the team to nine professionals. Under my leadership, the $50M+ portfolio achieved 412% ARR growth, and I played an instrumental role in the company's successful Series B-D fundraising.
Leading Nexus AI Platform. Building the intelligence engine for asset management – AI agents that automate compliance, synthesise research, and surface market intelligence.
Architected a Zero-to-Exit Journey. Led the company from concept to a successful PE acquisition with full P&L ownership. Built the product organisation from 0 to 1 and orchestrated the end-to-end GTM strategy.
Scaled Product & Drove a $25M Acquisition. Owned the product roadmap and strategy, driving a 65% uplift in MAU (43% to 72%) and 264% ARR growth—key metrics that directly led to the successful acquisition.
Built the Global Product Function. Scaled the product team from 1 to 9, establishing the product culture and processes. Managed a $50M+ product portfolio, driving 412% ARR growth and supporting Series B-D fundraising.
Advising founders and developing GTM theses for the next wave of Agentic AI, ensuring my strategic toolkit remains at the cutting edge of technology.
Founded and grew a grassroots community from 0 to over 2,000 members. Focused on mentorship and connection for Arab professionals in the UK, leading to features including an interview with the BBC.
Advised early-stage tech startups on product strategy, market validation, and go-to-market planning, helping them navigate the path from idea to viable business.