Ali Tawfiq

Ali Tawfiq is a seasoned professional in product management and development, currently serving as the Product Director and Executive Advisor at RBC Ventures. He has a strong background in early-stage product development across various sectors, including technology, online learning, and digital health. His experience encompasses a range of roles where he has been instrumental in building and scaling products, particularly in the context of consumer engagement and service provider interactions with emerging technologies.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Product Director/Executive Advisor at RBC Ventures.
• Previous Experience: He has held significant positions such as Co-founder & CEO of Boomerang, where he successfully developed a platform for baby boomers to explore their passions as they approach retirement. His expertise includes product experimentation, rapid prototyping, and product strategy, which he applies to support venture and product leads in validating and strengthening their product strategies.

Skills and Interests

Ali Tawfiq is particularly passionate about:

• Product Experimentation: Validating new product hypotheses through no-code prototyping.
• Agile Development Practices: Coaching existing product teams to adapt agile methodologies.
• Strategic Mapping: Assisting clients with competitive landscape mapping and roadmap validation.

He combines his engineering background with hands-on experience in all aspects of product development, from business strategy to coding.

Education

Ali Tawfiq is an alumnus of the University of Toronto, where he completed his studies before embarking on a career that blends technology and product management.

For more detailed insights into his professional journey, you can view his LinkedIn profile here .1