Hi, I'm Abdullah Nauman - cofounder @ claybird (yc f25) | ex-google
I'm passionate about building AI-driven products that resonate deeply with users. I thrive on tackling complex challenges in generative AI and ML infrastructure, especially within fast-paced startup environments where innovation can make a tangible impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed ML infrastructure at Google that drove $1B in revenue.
Co-founding Claybird, a YC-backed company using AI for personalized video advertising.
Can advise on building scalable ML infrastructure for startups and share insights on early-stage growth.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Research & Infrastructure
Developed distributed compression algorithms and researched high-energy physics models, presenting at Supercomputing.
✦ Research
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ High-Performance Computing
Startup Acumen and Growth
Joined Agapè as employee #2, building a viral growth loop to scale to 200k+ users and gain YC acceptance.
✦ Startup
✦ Growth Hacking
✦ Y Combinator
Impactful Roles at Google
Designed AI features for Google Search and developed ML infrastructure contributing to $1B in revenue.
✦ AI/ML
✦ Product Design
✦ Revenue Generation
Founding Claybird
Co-founding Claybird, a YC-backed company using AI for personalized video advertising.
✦ Founder
✦ AI
✦ Video Advertising
✦ YC F25
💪🏻 Superpowers
Generative AI for Marketing
Pioneering AI video models for hyper-personalized advertising.
✦ Developing AI video models for hyper-personalized ads.
✦ Working with major brands like Coca-Cola and Eight Sleep.
✦ Leveraging generative interfaces for ad retargeting.
Product & ML Expertise
Designing AI features and ML infrastructure for significant revenue impact.
✦ Anticipating user intent with AI features on Google Search.
✦ Building ML infrastructure that drove $1B in revenue.
✦ Pioneering DNN-based approaches for conversion modeling.
Startup Growth Catalyst
Proven ability to scale products and build viral growth loops.
✦ Scaled a startup to over 200k users with a viral growth loop.
✦ Secured Y Combinator admission through product-market fit.
✦ Experience as employee #2 in an early-stage venture.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with founders and innovators in AI and advertising tech.
✦ Exploring new paradigms in generative interfaces and proactive intelligence.
✦ Finding collaborators passionate about personalized user experiences.
I can help with
✦ Advise on building scalable ML infrastructure for startups.
✦ Share insights on early-stage startup growth and Y Combinator.
✦ Offer perspectives on AI-driven product development in advertising.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to AI ethics researchers or practitioners.
✦ Guidance on navigating enterprise sales cycles for AI products.
✦ Connections with venture capital firms specializing in AI or media tech.
