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Akram Tariq Khan

Co-Founder at a stealth-mode startup

Product ManagementEntrepreneurshipGrowth HackingAdTechE-commerceContent Creation
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About

I'm Akram Tariq Khan, currently co-founding a stealth-mode startup with 'Building Mode On.' My journey has taken me from early hustling and building revenue-generating websites to scaling an e-commerce business, authoring for major publications, and leading product teams at companies like Media.net and CRED. I'm passionate about AI creativity, Web3 growth, and unconventional approaches to product design and hiring. I believe in standing out as the 'Purple Cow' and thrive in fast-paced, chaotic environments where learning happens at light speed. Right now, I'm actively looking for creative talent who can help with viral AI-driven content and Web3/AI growth initiatives. I love connecting with strategic thinkers, technical builders, and anyone excited about building something meaningful together.

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What I can offer

  • ›Product management expertise in AdTech and e-commerce
  • ›Entrepreneurial experience scaling businesses
  • ›Growth hacking and viral distribution strategies
  • ›Content creation and publishing insights
  • ›Career advice and opportunity sharing

Looking for

  • ›Individuals who can create viral AI-driven content
  • ›Interns at the intersection of Web3 and AI for growth roles
  • ›Creative hustlers and strategic thinkers
  • ›Technical talent for startup ventures

Best fit for

Creative hustlersStrategic thinkersThose interested in crypto/AI growthIndividuals affected by internship cancellations

Current Interests

AI and creativityWeb3/crypto and memecoinsGrowth hacking and viral distributionGame design mechanics in productsLanguage learning

Background

Career

Started with hustling and side projects, co-founded YourLibaas, worked as an author for Entrepreneur Media, held product management roles at Media.net and CRED, now co-founding a stealth startup

Education

MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University

Achievements

  • ›Generated $25,000+ revenue within 3 months with ~40% gross margin from a dropshipping store
  • ›Scaled YourLibaas from a Facebook page to India's largest designer apparel eCom store within its niche
  • ›Built websites that generated $600k ad revenue during early hustler phase
  • ›Published by major global portals including Reuters UK and Mashable as an author for Entrepreneur Media
  • ›Learned German to B2 level solely using online resources over two years

Opinions

  • Be the Purple Cow, Stand Out - believes in standing out unconventionally
  • Users often request features that don't solve their root problem
  • Localization and cultural resonance are important in product design
  • Values fast-paced, chaotic environments with uncertain outcomes for unmatched learning
  • Believes in non-traditional, merit-based hiring approach where background doesn't matter