Business Administration

Professional Education: Venture Capital Expert

Issued by IR Finance | 140-Hour Comprehensive Program

This rigorous 140-hour course provided an in-depth exploration of venture capital (VC) principles, equipping me with the strategic, financial, and operational expertise required to thrive in high-stakes investment environments. The program blended theoretical frameworks with hands-on case studies, simulations, and real-world applications, culminating in a Grade A certification that reflects mastery of core VC competencies.

Key Learnings

VC Fundamentals

  • Lifecycle of venture capital investments, from seed to exit.
  • Roles of key stakeholders: founders, investors, Limited Partners (LPs), and accelerators.
  • Global and regional (Iran-specific) regulatory landscapes and market trends.

Startup Evaluation & Due Diligence

  • Criteria for assessing startups: market size, team competency, product scalability, and competitive advantage.
  • Financial modeling, valuation techniques (Pre-Money/Post-Money, Discounted Cash Flow), and cap table management.
  • Comprehensive due diligence processes: financial audits, legal compliance, and IP assessment.

Deal Structuring & Negotiation

  • Term sheet components: liquidation preferences, anti-dilution clauses, vesting schedules, and board rights.
  • Negotiation strategies for aligning founder-investor incentives and mitigating risks.

Portfolio Management & Exit Strategies

  • Post-investment value-add tactics: mentorship, governance, and operational support.
  • Exit pathways: IPOs, acquisitions, secondary sales, and SPACs.

Risk Management & Ethical Investing

  • Quantifying and mitigating risks in early-stage ventures.
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) considerations in impact-driven investing.

Technical Expertise

Financial Tools: Advanced Excel modeling, scenario analysis, and IRR/NPV calculations.

Legal Frameworks: Understanding of shareholder agreements, SAFE/Convertible Notes, and jurisdictional compliance.

Market Analysis: Competitor benchmarking, TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, and trend forecasting.

Software Proficiency: Cap table management tools (e.g., Carta), due diligence platforms, and data rooms.

Hands-On Experience

Case Studies: Analyzed 10+ real-world VC deals, including successes and failures in emerging markets.

Simulations: Led mock negotiations, term sheet drafting, and portfolio diversification exercises.

Capstone Project: Designed an end-to-end investment thesis for a tech startup, including due diligence reports and exit strategy recommendations.

Outcome & Value Add

Skills: Ability to identify high-potential startups, structure win-win deals, and drive post-investment growth.

Differentiators: Expertise in balancing financial returns with ethical impact, particularly in emerging markets like Iran.

Achievement: Ranked in the top 10% of cohort participants, validated by Grade A certification.

Professional Education: Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

University of Tehran, Faculty of Management | Completed: December 2022

Completed a rigorous, one-year executive DBA program at Iran’s premier academic institution, focusing on advanced business strategies, leadership, and innovation. This program equipped me with cutting-edge managerial frameworks and ractical tools to address complex challenges in global business environments. Below is an overview of my expertise and key focus areas:

Core Competencies

Leadership & Organizational Development

  • Mastered modern leadership techniques, organizational behavior dynamics, and advanced human resource management strategies to drive team performance and cultural transformation.
  • Explored future studies and scenario planning to anticipate market trends and steer organizations through disruptive changes.

Strategic & Financial Management

  • Designed business models and marketing strategies for competitive advantage, including customer behavior analysis, supply chain optimization, and international economics.
  • Analyzed financial statements, managed capital supply, and developed risk mitigation frameworks for sustainable investment decisions.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  • Applied creativity and innovation methodologies to foster entrepreneurship, from ideation to business creation and scaling.

Key Areas of Study

Advanced Strategic Management: Frameworks for long-term organizational alignment and competitive positioning.
Marketing & Customer Insights: Data-driven strategies for market penetration, brand loyalty, and customer retention.
Financial Acumen: Expertise in capital allocation, stock exchange management, and financial risk assessment.
Global Business Dynamics: International economics, cross-cultural management, and global supply chain logistics.

Skills Demonstrated

  • Strategic decision-making under uncertainty.
  • Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement.
  • Analytical rigor in financial and operational optimization.
  • Innovation-driven problem-solving for business growth.

Program Highlights

Duration: Intensive 350-hour curriculum blending theoretical knowledge with real-world case studies.

Certification: Accredited by the University of Tehran.