Khadija Ali
About Khadija Ali
Khadija Ali serves as the Head of Product (VP of Product) at #paid, where she focuses on building complex platforms and enhancing user experiences. With over a decade of experience in product management across various companies, she has a strong background in product strategy and team leadership.
Current Role at Paid
Khadija Ali serves as the Head of Product (VP of Product) at #paid, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, focusing on creating innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. Her leadership aims to align product initiatives with the company's overall business objectives, ensuring that products meet market demands and customer needs.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Khadija Ali has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. She worked at Better.com as the Director of Product Management for Consumer Experience from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Compass, including Lead Product Manager for the CRM Platform and Senior Product Manager for Agent Tools and Collaboration Tools. Her experience includes managing complex platforms and driving product strategies that support user engagement and satisfaction.
Educational Background
Khadija Ali has a solid educational foundation in economics and business. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics/Complex Organizations from Mount Holyoke College. Additionally, she studied Finance and Business Management at Columbia University, where she achieved a degree in Business Administration. Her education is complemented by training in Front End Web Development and Ruby on Rails from General Assembly.
Expertise in Product Strategy
Khadija Ali specializes in product strategy, particularly in the zero to one product development process. She has a strong focus on defining roadmaps that translate product vision into actionable plans. Her expertise includes building features that enhance customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth. She is skilled in managing high-performing product teams and leading initiatives that secure buy-in for both long-term and short-term strategies.
Career Progression
Khadija Ali's career spans over a decade, beginning as an Analyst at Deutsche Bank from 2007 to 2009. She then transitioned into product management roles at Chloe and Isabel Thrive, where she served as Product Manager of Acquisitions and Product Manager of Sellers Marketplace. Her diverse experience across fintech and digital marketplaces has equipped her with a deep understanding of product development and user experience.