Shahab Samimi

About Shahab Samimi

As a seasoned product leader with over 13 years of experience, I specialize in driving AI/ML-powered innovations to deliver measurable business outcomes. From scaling SaaS and fintech products to developing product strategies for startups and enterprises, my expertise spans creating impactful roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and leveraging data-driven insights.A 2x founder and former venture capitalist, I bring a unique perspective on market needs, enabling me to align product strategies with business objectives. Highlights of my career include reducing errors by 80%, achieving 4x ROI, and scaling solutions impacting over users. managing the full product lifecycle—from 0-to-1 development to post-launch 1-to-10 growth. Passionate about advancing the intersection of AI and product management, I continuously explore innovative ways to solve complex challenges and drive user-centric growth.As an investor at 7 Gate Ventures, I developed expertise in evaluating product-market fit and scaling emerging technologies. Working closely with engineering, design, and data science teams, I’ve delivered scalable SaaS products that solve complex customer challenges and optimize for growth.I hold an Executive MBA from Simon Fraser University. Additionally, I have certifications in Digital Transformation Leadership, Digital Transformation Management and Innovation Governance, enhancing my ability to drive technology-driven growth and innovation across industries.Core Expertise:Product Management: End-to-end product lifecycle, product strategy, road mapping, Agile methodologiesAI & Data Analytics: AI-driven solutions, machine learning, data-backed decision-makingSaaS & FinTech: Scalable solutions, API integrations, customer retention, platform growthGrowth Strategy: Customer acquisition, user retention, product-led growth, revenue optimizationLeadership & Cross-functional Collaboration: Leading engineering, design, and go-to-market teamsVenture Capital & Investments: Product advisory, startup investments, due diligence

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   Nordstrom

   May 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Senior Product Management - Finance, working on Omni channel, core platform finance enterprise solutions for Finance Transformation, including implementation, defining vision and roadmap of Oracle Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Platform and Anaplan.I serve as the key conduit between technology and the CFO organization, supporting essential finance functions like financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation. Aligned directly with a Senior Vice President of Finance, three VPs, and upwards of 50–100 analysts across FP & A and embedded business units (such as merchandising and supply chain), I lead product strategy and roadmaps for core finance platforms.

Education

• Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University

  Master of Business Administration - EMBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2021