Hey, welcome to my site! You'll find a few articles I've written about tech, product management, poetry and philosophy. Please let me know if you have topics you want me to cover or if you have any feedback. You can also email me at, hey@alisarraf.com, or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Writing is the most powerful thinking tool
You should write more. Not because I’m telling you to, but because it’s the most powerful thinking tool. When you…
The Conversation I Wish I Had: A Story About Mental Health and Friendship
Back in 2014, I was obsessed with Brazilian jiu-jitsu. After several years of training, competing and leading the UCL Brazilian…
5 ways to become a product manager without having PM experience
Product Manager (PM) roles need PM experience, but to get PM experience, you need a PM job. Sounds like a…
Talking murders thoughts
“In much of your talking, thinking is half murdered”. This verse in Khalil Gibran’s poem, “On Talking”, is fascinating. How…
Proton Takes on Silicon Valley Giants with Privacy-First products
A group of CERN scientists—with no business experience—decided to take on companies like Google and Apple. Their idea? Build privacy-first…
Criticism is a gift
Feedback is a gift. It gives you new perspectives and helps you improve things. People feel like feedback is a…
What’s your actual job compensation?
Your job compensation is much more than just your pay. Although your pay is crucial, there are other areas that…
How to present fearlessly
Public speaking is a common phobia that sends shivers down people’s spines. There are valid reasons for this — fear…
The poetic genius of Khalil Gibran
Khalil Gibran is a poetic genius, offering timeless wisdom that speaks directly to the soul. I admire his poetry so…
Who are you, really?
When I was a teenager, I cared about what others thought of me too much. How can I fit in?…