Rafi Tanzim Syed is a Toronto-based entrepreneur and CEO of Fuego, a Creator Economy and Future of Retail company. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto where he studied Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Syed has a wealth of experience having worked for top companies in the tech industry in various roles such as Product Manager of Autonomous Vehicles at NVIDIA and Research Engineer, Creative Intelligence at Adobe. He has also held fellowships at Bessemer Venture Partners, On Deck, and The Cansbridge Fellowship. Syed has also worked as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at aUToronto.

As a founder in residence at Launch House, Syed worked on the Creator Economy Cohort building his expertise in Creator Economy, product management, and venture capital. He is an expert at building products that connect brands and creators, and has a deep understanding of the future of retail.

Syed is known for his passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. He has impressive skills in product development, research, and strategic planning.