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Hannia Zia

Hannia Zia

CEO Cascade, Forbes 30 Under 30, ex-Google, Yale Alum

London, United Kingdom
Joined February 2026

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Hannia Zia is an accomplished product leader with a strong technical foundation in computer science and psychology from Yale University. Her career path demonstrates a consistent focus on product management, from internships at Facebook and Microsoft to impactful roles at Google, where she specialized in areas like Chrome OS, Google Maps, and Google Payments. youtube+2
She is recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit and impact-driven work. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she led significant initiatives, including developing a WhatsApp bot for COVID-19 awareness and growing the Health Ministry's social media during her tenure at Digital Pakistan. Her current venture, Cascade, aims to solve a common pain point for financial professionals by automating tedious Excel tasks with AI. forbes+2
Hannia possesses a keen interest in emerging technologies and their ethical implications, particularly in artificial intelligence. As VP of Product at Unlikely AI, she contributed to building neurosymbolic AI, emphasizing the importance of explainable and safe AI. She also holds patents related to secure authentication and low-latency rendering, showcasing her innovative contributions to the tech industry. multiscreensite+3

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