Ali Fozooni

Founder

Seattle, Washington, United States11 yrs 6 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Co-founded a top 10 impactful tech startup.
Led cross-functional teams to drive growth.
Expert in machine learning and data-driven strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C SaaS entrepreneur with expertise in machine learning and data-driven product strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipProduct ManagementMachine LearningMarketing Mix ModelingSql

Other Skills

Data SciencePython (Programming Language)EconometricsAttribution ModelingDeep LearningNeural NetworksMathematical ModelingAlgorithmsStatisticsstart-upsResearchComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence (AI)Programming

About

Entrepreneurial leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of product, data science, BizOps, and marketing. An early adopter in machine learning and artificial intelligence, I have built ML models and AI applications that translate complex data into actionable strategies. As the co-founder and CEO of Ostadkar, an online home services marketplace, I grew a network of over 1 million customers, leading the company to become one of the top 10 most impactful tech startups in the country at the time. My hands-on approach in data science and AI has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation. I specialize in leveraging machine learning to enhance user engagement, optimize conversion rates, and create network effects that propel exponential growth. With technical expertise data science and advanced studies in Quantitative Marketing and Engineering—including PhD studies at the University of Washington—I bridge the gap between technical teams and business objectives. Passionate about developing scalable products and leading cross-functional teams, I excel in roles that blend leadership with operational excellence, and being hands-on. My experience positions me to drive growth in dynamic environments, utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making at all levels.

Experience

Stealth ai startup

Founder

Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 · 5 mos

Pear vc

PFC Fellow

Apr 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

Owner.com

Staff Data Scientist

May 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Field nation

Head of Data Science

Aug 2023 – May 2024 · 9 mos

Ostadkar.ir

2 roles

Co-Founder & CEO

Promoted

Jun 2019 – Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Built +1 million customers and +50 thousand suppliers network in a two-sided marketplace
Led a team of 60 people in engineering, product, machine learning, marketing
Implemented a growth strategy around network effect and reached to 1 million users in this way
Raised three consecutive investment rounds (Seed,A,B)
Listed among top 10 the most impactful technology startups of the year in the country

Leadership

Co-Founder & VP of Products

May 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led the product from an MVP to over 1 million users
Designed and implemented a business model that led to 2x increase in revenue with over 100K users
Built an Q&A AI moderated product which led to 40 percent conversion increase at scale

Machine LearningProduct ManagementLeadershipData Science

Chanka

Co-Founder and CTO

Apr 2017 – May 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led the data science, ML, and analytics teams applying advanced analytics for customer segmentation and data integration, resulting in a 2x increase in customer acquisition.
Designed and implemented data-driven marketing strategies that decreased customer acquisition cost (CAC) by 4x on the supply side.
Developed and executed an SEO and micro-blogging strategy, securing 9 out of 10 top positions on Google search result pages.
Built dashboards for real-time monitoring of key metrics, enhancing strategic decision-making.
Ran thousands of AI-driven algorithmic matching campaigns, improving campaign effectiveness and return on investment.

Marketing Mix ModelingMachine LearningSQLPython (Programming Language)LeadershipEconometrics