Abdeljalil Karam
About Abdeljalil Karam
Abdeljalil Karam is a Product Manager at TomTom in Berlin, with a background in co-founding tech startups and consulting on innovation projects. He has a keen interest in maps, Mobility as a Service, and product management.
Current Role at TomTom
Abdeljalil Karam has been working at TomTom as a Product Manager since 2021. Based in Berlin, Germany, he brings a wealth of experience to his current role, informed by his previous positions in product management and strategy across multiple industries.
Previous Role at Xibit
Karam served as Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Xibit from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, his team developed an innovative software that won the Global Luxury Innovation Award™ 2020 and the Beautiful Software Award 2019. His work at Xibit has been prominently featured in media outlets such as Forbes, Bilan, and the British Council.
Educational Background
Karam holds a Design Thinking Certification - Basic & Advanced Track from the Hasso Plattner Institute, achieved between 2016 and 2017. He also earned an MSc in Renewable Energies and Environmental Engineering from Ecole des Mines d'Alès, studying from 2013 to 2016.
Experience in Product Management and Startups
Throughout his career, Karam has been involved in multiple capacities within the tech and innovation sectors. He co-founded Hybrid Thinking Academy and phi360, serving in product leadership roles. Additionally, he co-founded a mixed reality tech startup focused on product visualization. His interests lie in maps, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and product discovery.
Consultancy and Early Career Roles
Karam has a diverse consultancy background, having worked in strategic marketing, feasibility studies, and project development for several companies such as Hydrowatt, SUBMARINE OPEN TECHNOLOGIES, Groupe VALECO, ISSKA & LGEI, AFLPH, and Dalia Air Private Jets. These roles have included technical assistance, neural network applications, and strategic marketing consulting.