Product by day,
music by night.
Occasionally, both simultaneously.
Hey, I'm Ali Mahmoudian — aka Ali Diaan. I build fintech products that actually work and produce music to (hopefully) express myself.
Stuff I Did in Product Management
My Musical Journey
Music keeps me curious, grounded, and creatively balanced.
Listen on Spotify
Behind the Music
Music has always been more than a hobby—it's been my creative outlet, emotional anchor, and personal sanctuary throughout my journey as a product manager. Under the name Ali Diaan, I produce ambient, Indie, and experimental music that blends atmosphere, emotion, and narrative through sound. Whether I'm layering textures in a late-night studio session or experimenting with modular effects after a long product sprint, music is where I process complexity and express what words often fail to capture.
As someone who builds fintech products by day and music by night, I've come to see sound as a parallel to product design—both require iteration, empathy, structure, and surprise. Music keeps me grounded, inspired, and creatively sharp.
Explore my work on Spotify (search Ali Diaan) and follow my journey as I continue to release new projects, evolve sonically, and build connections through sound.
Thoughts & Musings
I write about product management, music, and navigating life's chaos.
Why these platforms?
I share knowledge where communities already thrive. Medium offers a global reach for tech and product insights, while Virgool connects with a vibrant Persian-speaking audience. Expect professional deep-dives, personal reflections, and the occasional rant about products that simply don't make sense.