Hashim Syed

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Google

ex-Meta

ex-York Community Consulting - YCC

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Hustle | Views are my Hashim Syed is an emerging leader on the global stage, recognized among the Top 4% of Google talent. As AI GTM Lead, he plays a pivotal role in advancing AI transformation for VC/PE backed startups across North America through Generative and Agentic AI technologies. He is a thought leader and keynote speaker at several forums in New York and San FranciscoWith multicultural experience spanning the UK, USA, Europe, and the Middle East, Hashim is recognized as a TEDx and keynote speaker specializing in GTM strategies, AI, and leadership. His professional background includes leading Google's multi-billion dollar Search Ads business in the EMEA region, developing Meta's (Facebook's) first UK Venture Capital Startup Growth Program, Sales at Microsoft, and holding a founding role at Magic Mountain, a startup that was subsequently Hashim also plays an incredible role to Pakistan demonstrated through tangible initiatives including the launch of Google's inaugural AI Fellowship, aimed at accelerating Enterprise and Startup AI adoption. He regularly mentors entrepreneurs, collaborates with officials and prominent private sector conglomerates on technology Academically, Hashim graduated as Valedictorian from the University of York with a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and holds a Diploma in AI from the Said Business School, University of Oxford. Hashim is also member of The Forbes Council alongside leading business executives.

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Job: Meta — Co-Lead / Co-Founder VC Fast Growth Startup Program · 2020-03 – 2021-05 — Accelerated promotion -> Founded & lead a custom built high-value growth program for VC backed startups. See below
Job: York Community Consulting - YCC — Director of External Relations & Founder of York Consulting Conference · 2016-10 – 2017-06
Job: Antler — Entrepreneur in Residence · 2021-07 – 2021-12
Job: Techstars NYC — Mentor · 2025-11 – present
Job: Meta — Account Manager | Startups · 2018-09 – 2019-12
Job: Google — Product GTM Lead, AI Search Growth | EMEA · 2022-04 – 2024-12 — • Ranked in Top 4% of Googlers globally for "Transformative Performance & Impact" • Successfully launched from 0 to 1 a new EMEA AI Search Ads Strategy with cross-functional collaboration across sales, product, and engineering teams to identify and deliver impactful solutions for clients. • Evangelise Google's unique AI competitive position in the market and act as a trusted advisor to senior Google Business Leaders (Country Managers, VPs) and Customer Decision Makers (Heads of & CMOs). • Led the development and execution of a growth program for EMEA, empowering 1000+ sales personnel to advise CFOs and CMOs on utilizing Google AI tools for profitable growth. This included influencing strat…
Job: J.P. Morgan — Corporate Analyst | Fixed Income Sales · 2017-06 – 2017-09 — • Worked on Process Improvement within Fixed Income Sales - overall fantastic experience. • Delivered 10 week project with recommendations on how to improve Front Office Sales, KPI's • -> Produced MIS from excel, leveraged regulatory agenda (e.g. MiFID II) • -> Presented in powerpoint format and dashboards to Directors • Worked on client outreach agenda by analysing statistics and opportunities for improvement • Selected to present EMEA JPM Operational Risks to an Executive Director and 12 Vice Presidents • Fostered strong relations with global teams across EMEA, Asia, U.S to gain a wholistic understanding of operations in order to deliver objectives to a range of stakeholders. • Improved s…
Job: Forbes Business Development Council — Member · 2025-06 – present
Job: Meta — Senior Growth Account Manager | VC & Startup Partnerships · 2020-01 – 2020-03 — • Senior growth marketer for +$40 million portfolio of UK VC Start-Ups at the CMO level with experience in consultative sales, business development, marketing and partnerships. • Built a 40+ Venture Capital ecosystem, to launch and pipeline high-value startups (Seed to Series B). • Designed and lead program to accelerate the growth of startups & scale-ups, with a tailored curriculum across PMF, GTM, marketing measurement, creative, brand, and performance. Fostered partnerships with global partners (US, Israel, France, Germany, Singapore) and cross functional teams. • Partner with CMO's and 'Heads of' to align on business strategy, vision/metrics for success, driving growth from Seed to Seri…
Job: Google — AI GTM Lead, Startups, North America, Google Cloud · 2025-05 – present — • Youngest AI GTM Lead // Partner to top VC&PE backed Founders, CEOs & CTOs to accelerate growth through GenAI & Agentic AI across North America • Commercialising Google DeepMind's LLMs (Gemini, Veo, Nano Banana, Gemini Enterprise) to Startup Applications (Vibe Coding / EdTech / FinTech / HealthTech / AI Native) • Helping companies reimagine and transform agentic workplace transformation • Launched Google's AI Leaders Fellowship in Pakistan to help companies transform using AI - Working with Top100 companies • Certified GenAI Evangelist and keynote speaker at VC roundtables, Startup & Corporate events. • Sales / Partnerships
Job: Microsoft — Mentor at Microsoft for Startups · 2021-10 – 2022-03 — Mentoring startups on GTM execution
Job: Microsoft — Client Partner Lead | Financial Services, FinTech · 2021-05 – 2022-04 — • Managed a $MM+ portfolio of UK Financial Services with at the CxO / Business Leader level. • Delivered +ve YoY growth via AI/Machine Learning technology (Advertising & Azure) complemented with thought leadership to enable digital transformational on Microsoft Advertising. • Launched first ever new Brand Marketing Revenue driver pillared on Nudge Theory, BrandDR. • Managed team of 4 Client Solution Managers and 5 person specialist team across insights & analytics.
Job: York Community Consulting - YCC — External Relations Officer · 2016-06 – 2016-10
Job: York Community Consulting - YCC — Chief Executive Officer · 2017-06 – 2018-06 — Non-Profit Social Impact Consultancy/Startup. -- Client & Team Focus -- • Led 70+ strong team to deliver high social impact consulting to projected 21 clients • Building a value based culture creating opportunities for students to develop employability • Directly secured 3 clients: First Bus Group, York City Football Club Foundation & York Mediale • Co-Founding York Venture Capital - Enterprise to test proof of concept for startups • Review client, people, social media analytics to develop processes to maximise engagement • Report to board which lists members from University, EY, PwC and local community. -- External Relations -- • Securing £3500 in funding from Accenture and other sponsor…
Job: Google — Strategy GTM Lead, Special Project | Americas · 2025-01 – 2025-04 — • Selected for competitive leadership program at HQ to spearhead new AI Search Project. • +Ve Revenue Impact, +Ve Sales Excellence, +Ve CSAT to top advertising customers and +1,000 internal Googlers.
Job: EY — Consultant | Asset & Wealth Management · 2017-08 – 2017-08 — • Placement within Advisory - Focus on Asset & Wealth Management clients. • Gained an insight into project work, client relationship management and daily operations. • Prepared & presented 'The Financial Impact of Brexit on Asset & Wealth Management Clients' • -> Received positive feedback from team • Understood and designed a KYC framework for a large UK wealth manager
Job: Startups — Entrepreneur | Advisor | Speaker · 2020-03 – present — Built @ Xaply.AI • First 24/7 AI EA on WhatsApp & Gmail, paired with a Human VA for executive automation and to make you wealthy with time. https://xaply.ai/ • Built due to frustration with Calendly links and always missing meetings Founding Member at UK Health & Fitness Startup: Magic Mountain App (Acquired). (2020 - 2023). • Focussed on championing movement and wellbeing. Live in 90+ countries. Both B2C & B2B. • Conducted GTM delivering app to users, corporates (e.g. Deliveroo, KPMG, Holland Mountain) and fitness partners (F45, Battle Cancer). • Learned how to build a business, form partnerships, and deliver results. 🎤 Keynote Speaker Summits & Podcasts (Link in bio) (UK, USA, Europe,…
Job: York Community Consulting - YCC — Project Manager | Joseph Trust Charity · 2016-01 – 2016-06 — • Award winning project with Joseph Trust charity to improve market awareness and financial support. • Rewarding experience by giving back to local community.
Job: Google — Co-Founder AI Leaders Fellowship, Pakistan · 2025-11 – present
School: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford — Diploma, Artificial Intelligence
School: University of York — Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Valedictorian, Philosophy, Politics, Economics (PPE)
School: ThePowerMBA — Entrepreneurship
School: The British School in The Netherlands — High School
School: Aldenham School, London — High School

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