The Product Alchemist: Tales From Shehab's Lab
Driven by Purpose, Guided by Expertise
Hi, I’m Shehab—a product leader with a passion for building impactful products and scaling startups. Over the years, I’ve worked with amazing teams across diverse industries, helping turn ideas into market-leading products that deliver real value.
Leading Growth at a Fast-Paced Startup
I’m currently heading the product team at a fast-growing startup, working with three incredible product managers and two talented designers. Together, we’re crafting something big.
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Entrepreneurial Roots
Before diving into the world of product management, I founded two startups and co-founded a third. Each venture taught me invaluable lessons about understanding markets, customer needs, and the grit it takes to turn a vision into reality. Today, I channel that entrepreneurial spirit into helping others grow their businesses.
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Empowering Leaders Through VisionX
Through VisionX, my personal branding studio, I’m currently working with 15 product leaders from around the globe to build and elevate their personal brands. It’s rewarding to help these leaders refine their stories and stand out in their industries. industry contenders.
Mentorship That Lasts
Mentorship has always been close to my heart. I’ve guided over 100 aspiring product managers and founders through platforms like CareerFoundry, Udacity, Misk, Correlation One, and OLO, helping them navigate their paths and unlock their potential.
A Blend of Academia and Real-World Experience
I recently earned my Master's degree in Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and I’m now pursuing certifications to sharpen my skills. This includes training for the Professional Certified Business Coach (PCC) and advanced product management courses with Product Faculty. My academic foundation complements my hands-on approach to problem-solving and leadership.
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A Journey Across Borders
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From Saudi Arabia to Singapore, Germany to Bahrain, I’ve had the privilege of working in six countries across three continents. This global perspective allows me to craft products and strategies that resonate across cultures while addressing local nuances.
Looking Ahead
Whether it’s leading product teams, mentoring the next generation, or collaborating with visionary founders, my mission remains the same: to create, inspire, and grow. If you share the same drive to push boundaries and deliver impact, let’s connect!​​
My Roadmap
Attended a Front-end Software Development Bootcamp by Microsoft
Started a Honours BSc in Software Engineering
Earned Multiple International Certifications, Including:
PMP, PMI-ACP, PSPO2, Prince2, AIPMM CPM, SAFe POPM, IIBA-CPOA​
Graduated with a BSc in Software Engineering
Attended a Pre-MBA (CORe) Program by Harvard University
Attended Multiple Product Management Bootcamps by Product School, Udacity, and Department of Product.
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Withdrew from a part-time MSc in Computer Science at London South Bank University after completing seven courses.
Started a second Part-time MSc in Management at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Completed Two Graduate Certificates: One in Strategic Technology Management and another in Global Business Challenges from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Earned Two Awards from the Chartered Management Institute: Level 7 in Management Consulting and Level 8 in Strategic Direction and Leadership
2024
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Graduated with a MSc in Management from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Earned a Certificate in Product Portfolio Management from PMI
Started Taking Advanced Product Management and Product Growth Classes from Reforge
Started training for the PCC license to hone my coaching skills for fellow PMs and founders.
Started Working as Software Engineer
Interned with Leading Desing Research Labs as a UX & Computer Science Researcher
Founded my First Startup, Manasat
Interned for the First Time as a PM with 2 Companies
Started a Role as a Product Manager with Taker, the First Shopify for Restaurants in the MENA
Started a Role as a Product Manager with Qawafel, a B2B marketplace for Perishable Food Products
Started a Contract with LogRocket as Product Management Content Writer
Started Permanent Part-time Contracts with Udacity and CareerFoundry as a Product Mentor
Taught a Product Management Bootcamp with OLO, the First Product Management Bootcamp Provider in the MENA Region
Started a Role as a Senior Product Lead with Mrsool, a Leading On-demand Delivery Network in the MENA
Started Consulting Startups on Product-led Growth (PLG) & Product Discovery Practices
Founded my Second Startup, VisionX, which is the First-ever Personal Branding Studio for Product Leaders
Writing my Fist Book, Productized
Started a Role as a Head of Product with a SaaS HR Fast-Growing Startup