ARASH VAKIL
Turning vision into billion-dollar products with AI-driven growth
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Case Studies
$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.
- Implemented AI-driven recommendation engines
- Reduced user acquisition costs by 75%
- Increased user retention by 50%
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.
- Built and scaled from concept to global platform
- Developed innovative monetization strategies
- Achieved successful acquisition
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.
- Led transformation from stagnation to $100M enterprise
- Pioneered innovative monetization strategies
- Achieved successful NASDAQ exit via M&A
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Let's Connect
I work with forward-thinking companies looking to accelerate growth and transform their digital products.