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Junaid Ansari

Founder & Product Lead

tekkaadan@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/ansarij +1 (647) 716-6957

Founder and Product Lead with deep roots in product lifecycle management and fundraising. Secured over $2 million in seed funding by creating business plans and strategies, while managing investor relations to build products from the ground up. Led cross-functional teams with a focus on rapid execution, implementing scalable processes that improve operational efficiency in the fast-paced world of Fintech, Crypto, Technology and AI.

10+ Years Experience
$2M+ Funding Raised
2 Startups Founded
20+ Team Members Led

Experience

5 roles
Mar 2021 — Dec 2025
Current

Hinata Foundation

Co-Founder & Lead Product Manager

  • Co-founded and managed the development of an NFT platform for anime artists and game developers, guiding the project from concept to launch
  • Led strategic planning and coordinated a cross-functional team of 20, ensuring alignment with business goals and successful user adoption
  • Streamlined project workflows by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in a 30% improvement in project delivery timelines
  • Managed investor relations, securing over $2 million in funding from top venture capital firms
  • Spearheaded the design of a scalable marketplace infrastructure, leading to a 40% increase in platform engagement and $5M total trading volume
Dec 2023 — Dec 2025

OCSwap

Founder & Product Lead

  • Implemented a meta-transaction relayer using off-chain aggregation and on-chain smart contract execution, reducing transaction overhead by 90%
  • Engineered secure smart contracts for dispersal, collection, and bridging functionalities using Solidity and Rust
  • Built a user-friendly web interface for seamless multi-blockchain interaction using React, TypeScript, and Vite
  • Positioned the platform for substantial growth and adoption in the DeFi space with user-centric design
Jan 2020 — Mar 2021

Energy Network Services

Technical Product Coordinator

  • Assisted with comprehensive project development including system configurations, data extraction, project planning, and quality assurance
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive project management system, integrating task management, cost analysis, and invoice tracking
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with clients through transparent and reliable delivery, driving business growth
Jan 2019 — Jul 2019

Websan Solutions Inc

Business Application Product Specialist

  • Led four project implementations from start to finish, developing a custom Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM system
  • Maintained and updated customer and project databases, generating insightful sales reports and tracking KPIs
  • Conducted thorough analyses of existing customer relationships, developing targeted solutions to enhance business strategies
Jan 2018 — Dec 2018

Mariani Metals

Product Designer

  • Conducted detailed stress analysis and load simulations on complex metal structures to ensure 100% compliance with safety standards
  • Designed custom structural assemblies and fabrication systems using CAD software, optimizing for material efficiency
  • Produced comprehensive engineering drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM) for fabrication teams

Featured Work

2 projects

Mauun

Islamic Charity Donation Aggregator

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One platform, many charities. A donation aggregator connecting donors with verified Canadian Islamic charities. Supports both crypto (Solana, Base) and credit card payments, with multiple Islamic obligation types including Zakat, Sadaqah, Fidya, and more.

React Node.js Solana Base Stripe Web3

Amplify

Cryptocurrency Price Tracker for Android

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A feature-rich Android app for tracking cryptocurrency prices across multiple exchanges. Includes customizable price alerts, Text-to-Speech announcements, persistent background monitoring, and support for both spot and futures markets.

Android Java REST APIs Background Services Text-to-Speech

Skills

Product & Strategy

Product Lifecycle Management Strategic Planning Business Development Go-to-Market Strategy Pitch Decks & Fundraising Agile & Scrum Operational Efficiency

Technical & Tools

Blockchain & Crypto Solidity Rust React & TypeScript Web3.js & Ethers.js Figma Jira & Notion Dynamics 365

Leadership

Cross-functional Team Leadership Hiring & Culture Building Investor Relations Documentation Remote Collaboration

Education & Credentials

Toronto Metropolitan University

B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Certifications

Product Management IBM
Agile and Scrum IBM
Dynamics 365 Microsoft