Jassim Latif
About Jassim Latif
Jassim Latif serves as the Vice President of Operations at Replit, where he oversees strategic initiatives, people operations, and talent management. He has a diverse background in product management and corporate development, with previous roles at companies such as Slack Technologies, Google, and Zipper.
Current Role at Replit
Jassim Latif serves as the Vice President of Operations at Replit, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing company-wide strategic initiatives, product management, and analytics. He also manages people operations and talent management, ensuring that the organization aligns its workforce with its strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Slack Technologies
Before joining Replit, Jassim Latif worked at Slack Technologies, Inc. as the Director of Product and Strategic Partnerships from 2015 to 2020. During his five years in this role, he was based in the San Francisco Bay Area and contributed to the development of product strategies and partnerships that supported the company's growth.
Career Background and Roles
Jassim Latif has held various positions throughout his career. He worked at Google in multiple roles, including Strategist for Online Operations and Mobile Business Development for Android. He also served as a Business Analyst and Strategic Partner Development Sr. Associate. Additionally, he co-founded Zipper and held advisory roles at companies like Node.io and Peel. His experience includes a tenure as Director of Business Development at BitGo, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Jassim Latif earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied Economics and City and Regional Planning from 2001 to 2005. His expertise encompasses corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, which he has applied in various leadership roles throughout his career.
Entrepreneurial Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Jassim Latif served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Social Capital LP in 2012. This position allowed him to leverage his skills in a startup environment, contributing to the development of innovative business strategies.