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Tabrez Shaikh founded ZipStartup to support AI startups in their mission to disrupt industries.

Tabrez Shaikh
Tabrez Shaikh | ex-Google Product Leader | 2x Startup Founder

Areas of Expertise

  • Product Strategy & Innovation
  • AI/ML Product Development
  • Technical Leadership
  • Startup Scaling

A Word from Tabrez

I know firsthand that seasoned product and technology talent is often tied up at tech giants or too expensive for early-stage startups.

That’s why I created ZipStartup—to make expert guidance accessible and available to all startups.

We help founders navigate critical product, technology, and AI decisions without the cost of a full-time executive.

Check out our testimonials to see how I’ve helped startup founders succeed. Book your complimentary session today to learn how we can collaborate.

- Tabrez

Our Services

Product Strategy Development

  • Market analysis and positioning
  • Product principles formulation
  • Mission & vision development

Product Strategy Execution

  • Goal setting and OKRs implementation
  • Metrics definition and tracking
  • Product & UX reviews

AI Enablement

  • AI use case identification and validation
  • ML model selection and data strategy
  • Human experience and alignment

Technical Leadership

  • Team structure and hiring guidance
  • Technical architecture optimization
  • Stability & performance enhancement

Business Leadership

  • Strategy and stakeholder alignment
  • Board and investor pitch preparation
  • Product Led Growth

Engagement Models

The scope, duration, and cost of each engagement is tailored to your unique needs but here are some common engagement models we recommend:

  • Strategy Sprints: Intensive 2-week engagements to collaborate on critical matters such as strategy, planning,roadmaps, or reviews
  • Coaching: Ongoing advisory services with weekly/monthly/quarterly check-ins
  • Project-Based Consulting: Focused engagement for achieving specific outcomes over mutually agreed period

Testimonials

Tabrez's deep technical knowledge and expertise were key reasons we brought him onto our leadership team. His ability to connect product strategy with cutting-edge tech was invaluable.

- Ifueko Igbinedion, Founder and CTO @ Parfait

Tabrez is an outstanding Product Manager, and easily one of the most effective PM I have worked with. He always ensured that all stakeholders are aligned to the mission.

- Mikkin Patel, Engineering Manager at Google

Tabrez is a full stack product management pro. From strategy and ideation all the way down to UI/UX optimization, Tabrez brings strong know-how and intelligence to the table.

- John Ford, Chief Product Officer at EGYM

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