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Expertise:
AI Integration
Data-Driven Growth
SaaS Scaling
Product Strategy
Revenue Optimization
Team Leadership
ML/Deep Learning
Web3/DeFi
Growth Engineering
Digital Transformation

Senior Product Leader with 15+ Years Experience

Specializing in AI-driven growth strategies, product leadership, and digital transformation for SaaS and consumer platforms.

Proven track record of scaling platforms to $500M+ ARR, reducing CAC by 75%, and driving 25% YoY revenue growth.

1B+ Users	$500M+ ARR	3 Exits

Career Highlights
Scalable Growth
Revitalized a $3B live-streaming platform, achieving 25% YoY revenue growth and expanding the user base to 50MM DAUs within 12 months.

Strategic Transformation
Led Paltalk Inc.'s turnaround from stagnation to a dynamic enterprise, driving it to exceed a $100MM market cap and achieving a successful NASDAQ exit through M&A.

Marketing Excellence
Achieved an 11x increase in ROAS by restructuring a $10MM marketing budget with data-driven methodologies and AI-enhanced creative strategies.

My Approach

For over 15 years, I've been the architect behind some of tech's most remarkable growth stories.

My methodology combines deep AI integration, data-driven decision making, and relentless user experience optimization to create scalable products that capture market share at unprecedented rates.

I specialize in identifying the strategic pivot points that transform good products into exceptional ones—then executing with precision to deliver measurable results across SaaS, consumer apps, fintech, and live-streaming ecosystems.

01
AI-Powered Growth
Implementing AI/ML-driven strategies that reduce acquisition costs by up to 75% while improving engagement, retention, and monetization through personalized experiences.

02
Data-Driven Execution
Leveraging advanced analytics, experimentation, and A/B testing to optimize user journeys, create rapid iteration cycles, and make decisions with measurable business impact.

03
Cross-Functional Leadership
Orchestrating global teams across product, marketing, design, and engineering to align on vision, execute efficiently, and drive consistent 25%+ YoY revenue growth.

AI & Tech Expertise
Product Innovation & Strategy
Led product strategy for multiple $100M+ platforms, driving 25% YoY revenue growth through innovative feature development and market expansion. Specialized in product-market fit optimization and scalable architecture design.

Product Strategy
Innovation
Market Analysis
Team Leadership & Scaling

Successfully led and scaled global teams across 5 continents, implementing agile methodologies that increased delivery velocity by 40%. Expertise in building high-performing cross-functional teams and fostering innovation culture.

Global Teams
Agile
Leadership
Revenue Optimization

Architected monetization strategies that grew revenue from $9M to $30M ARR. Implemented dynamic pricing models and optimization frameworks resulting in 35% increase in customer lifetime value.

Monetization
Growth
Revenue Ops

Data-Driven Marketing
Developed AI-enhanced marketing strategies that achieved 11x increase in ROAS and reduced marketing costs by 75% (from $4 to $1.75 per user) through advanced targeting and creative optimization.

A/B Testing
Funnel Analysis
ROAS Optimization
AI/ML Implementation

Built AI-powered recommendation engines and implemented machine learning-based user segmentation that increased retention by 20% and improved Day 3 retention by 50%.

Neural Networks
Deep Learning
ML Models

Blockchain & Web3
Smart Node Operator for Rocket Pool's Ethereum proof of stake infrastructure. Developed and managed products incorporating blockchain technology. Certified in Solidity and Smart Contract development.

Ethereum
Solidity
DeFi

Case Studies
Live Streaming
$3B Platform Transformation
Led product strategy for a global live streaming platform that was among the Top 50 most visited websites globally, implementing AI-driven initiatives and optimizing user engagement.

50M+
Daily Active Users

25%
YoY Revenue Growth

Implemented AI-driven recommendation engines
Reduced user acquisition costs by 75%
Increased user retention by 50%

App Development
PawMoji - From Concept to Acquisition
Founded and scaled a global platform loved by users in over 100 countries, combining innovative technology with a mission to support animal welfare. Successfully acquired in 2024.

100+
Countries

Exit
Successful Acquisition
Built and scaled from concept to global platform
Developed innovative monetization strategies
Achieved successful acquisition

NASDAQ
Paltalk's Transformation & Exit
Spearheaded the transformation of a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: PALT), pioneering live video chat communities, dating, and blockchain applications with innovative monetization strategies.

50%
Day 3 Retention Increase

75%
CPI Reduction

Led transformation from stagnation to $100M enterprise
Pioneered innovative monetization strategies
Achieved successful NASDAQ exit via M&A

Discuss Your Project

What Colleagues Say

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Arash Vakil during our time at Paltalk, where he was the Chief Product Officer. His incredible attention to detail, deep knowledge, and hard-working nature made the development process smooth and efficient. His ability to break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps was exceptional.”

AP - Alexey P.
Principal Software Engineer

“Arash Vakil is the person that every manager loves to have on their team. He is hard working, dependable and creative. His great value is his ability to do double duty as both a product manager and a project manager. He manages the complete lifecycle of the project better than anyone I know.”

DB - David B.
Technical Manager

“Arash Vakil has an uncanny way to see the 30,000 ft view and take it to a granular level. He brings a realistic perspective of the business and can yet be a visionary. He does this and it enables his teammates to have high goals and set the company standard at a maximum level.”

RGRajiv J. G.
Product Management & Design Thinking

“Arash Vakil is a very capable Product Manager with broad technical and business knowledge. He works hard to assimilate industry trends and news, always endeavoring to create an 'edge' for his products. He's a great team player that actively contributes to everyone's success.”

LG - Leonard G.
Former Manager

“He is a very competent product manager and was able to analyze markets and competitors and then use the insights obtained to position products, develop product road maps, and design and implement go-to-market strategies that led to successful new product launches and incremental revenues.”

FG - Frank G.
CEO & Board Director

“I was impressed by Arash Vakil's insight, technical abilities, business acumen and ability to integrate the business and develop an in-depth understanding of the industry and all of the internal and external influences. His level of professionalism is unparalleled.”

JA - Jeannene A.
Senior Product Manager

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Companies I've Worked With
BYBORG
PALTALK
DELLEMC
COMODO
ROCKETPOOL
ORANUM
CAMFROG
CUNY
VUMBER