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Tabish Gilani

Tabish Gilani

Growth leader empowering creators; Ex-Replit/YouTube, product enthusiast

Los Angeles, California
Joined June 2026

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Tabish Gilani is a highly experienced product and growth leader with a career trajectory demonstrating a strong focus on empowering creators and driving user engagement. He has held significant roles at major tech companies like YouTube and Google, and leadership positions at successful startups such as Replit and Kajabi. His expertise spans product strategy, growth marketing, and community building, with a proven track record of scaling acquisition channels and optimizing user experiences, including achieving 50% year-over-year growth for YouTube Kids. productschool+2
He is a proponent of data-driven decision making and emphasizes the importance of experimentation and rigorous analysis in product development and growth. His philosophy involves empowering teams, continuously learning, and maintaining humility as a product manager, recognizing that intuition can often be misleading without validation through experiments. producthooman+1
Tabish is also an active advisor and investor in various startups, sharing his strategic insights in growth, leadership, marketing, and user research. He actively contributes to the tech community by creating resources like user research guides and product organization overviews, reflecting his commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovative companies and leaders. reforge+1
His educational background in Engineering from the University of Toronto provided a strong foundation for his multidisciplinary approach to technology and business. During his university years, he demonstrated leadership by serving as a Community Coordinator and actively participating in student organizations, highlighting his early commitment to community building and mentorship. productschool+2
Beyond his professional achievements, Tabish Gilani maintains a balanced lifestyle, enjoying hobbies such as video games, anime, dance, and ultimate frisbee. He also has a passion for writing, demonstrated through his Medium articles, where he shares personal reflections on topics like happiness and leadership philosophies. clay+3

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Enjoys video games, anime, cats, dance, and ultimate frisbee, reflecting a balance of mental and physical activities. clay+1

Passionate about continuous learning and expanding his horizons, often reading or exploring the latest trends and technologies. clay

Volunteered in Peru, working at a local school. hercampus