Ali Afshar
@aliafshar
Product leader with expertise in blockchain and user-centric design.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned product leader with a strong background in blockchain technology and user experience design. My journey began with a passion for creating innovative solutions that simplify complex processes for everyday users. At MANTRA, I led the product vision for a consumer-facing investment platform, successfully attracting over $20M in retail investment during its initial launch. My commitment to customer research and user testing has consistently driven product improvements, enhancing onboarding and retention rates.
Previously, as a Blockchain Product Manager at Chainlink Labs, I focused on streamlining integration processes across multiple networks, significantly increasing adoption rates. My experience as the Head of Product and CTO at MadLipz allowed me to develop a viral social app that reached over 45 million users without any marketing spend. This role honed my skills in managing cross-functional teams and translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly tools, ultimately aligning product development with company goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Lead
MANTRA
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Led the product vision and roadmap for MANTRA’s consumer-facing investment platform, simplifying access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and attracting over $20M in retail investment. Oversaw the successful launch of a staking experience, prioritizing accessibility and simplified UX, while championing customer research and user testing to inform product iterations.
Blockchain Product Manager
Chainlink Labs
Nov 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Led product strategy for internal platform tools, enabling seamless integration of Chainlink services across multiple networks, which increased integration speed by 4x and eliminated deployment misconfigurations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to simplify the developer experience, leading to faster adoption and smoother onboarding for new blockchains.
Head of Product, CTO & Co-Founder
MadLipz
Apr 2015 - Oct 2022 (7 years 6 months)
Led the development of a viral social app, MadLipz, which reached over 45M+ users globally with zero marketing spend and achieved #1 App Store ranking in 85 countries. Designed and implemented the tokenomics for the KIN token, powering an engage-to-earn model adopted by 300K+ monthly crypto spenders, and managed 6 product managers and engineers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Toronto
Master of Applied Science, Aerospace Engineering
Grade: 3.88
Activities and societies: Teaching assistant for 4 different engineering and programming courses
Conducted research on turbulent flows as a team member, collaborating with industrial partner Pratt & Whitney Canada. Served as a teaching assistant for four different engineering and programming courses.
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Science Honors, Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 3.53
Activities and societies: Part-time patent technician at University Invention and Patent Services (UIPatent); Recipient of Paulin Memorial Scholarship
Worked part-time as a patent technician at University Invention and Patent Services (UIPatent). Recognized as a recipient of the Paulin Memorial Scholarship.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
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