Swissnex fosters global innovation by connecting Swiss startups and researchers with the US market, providing mentorship, business strategy, and investor networking to accelerate market entry and commercial success.

I am responsible for guiding Swiss startups and post-doc entrepreneurs in validating business ideas, navigating US market entry, and securing critical industry connections to accelerate commercialization and funding.

• US Market Entry & Growth Strategy – Led go-to-market planning for Swiss-affiliated startups, providing strategic counsel on market analysis, competitive positioning, and regulatory frameworks to enhance business scalability.

• Investor & Industry Networking – Facilitated key introductions to US venture capital firms, corporate partners, and innovation hubs, enabling startups to secure funding and establish a strong presence in the US ecosystem.

• Cross-Cultural Business Training – Provided workshops and personalized coaching on US business culture, investor expectations, and commercialization strategies, equipping founders with the insights needed to navigate industry challenges.

BioMerieux is a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, specializing in infectious disease testing and antimicrobial resistance solutions. As a Senior Scientist and Product Manager, I'm responsible for leading the transition of an acquired startup’s R&D operations into BioMerieux’s corporate structure while ensuring regulatory compliance, product development, product management, and market launch success.

• Product Launch & Cross-Functional Leadership – Directed the US launch of VITEK REVEAL, within 237 days, managing 36 team members across 43 initiatives in R&D, manufacturing, industrialization, quality, and regulatory.

• Regulatory Affairs & Market Readiness – Led the successful IVDR submission and conformity assessment request for an in-vitro diagnostic device in Europe, collaborating to author the Design History Summary for compliance.

• Strategic Integration & FDA Compliance – Spearheaded the post-acquisition integration of a startup into our ecosystem, overseeing 510(k) FDA submissions, regulatory documentation, and R&D process standardization.

• AI-Driven Product Management – Acted as Product Manager for 2 new R&D products (hardware and software), driving AI integration into diagnostic tools to enhance clinical decision-making and operational efficiency.

Pear VC is a leading early-stage venture capital firm that empowers founders through funding, mentorship, and an exclusive entrepreneurial community. The Pear Persian Founder Circle (PFC) is a highly selective program supporting Iranian founders with tailored resources, networking, and strategic mentorship.

As a Business Investment Training & Partnership Consultant, I was responsible for leveraging Pear VC’s network and resources to gain expertise in investment strategy, startup acceleration, and venture-backed business scaling while fostering partnerships among high-achieving entrepreneurs.

• Selective Founder Network & Mentorship – Chosen from a competitive pool (<10% acceptance rate, <1% women), gaining exclusive mentorship from industry leaders and access to tailored startup growth resources.

• Strategic Business Development – Collaborated with venture-backed founders to refine business models, explore funding opportunities, and build strategic partnerships within the global startup ecosystem.

• Investment Readiness & Market Positioning – Strengthened expertise in early-stage investment strategies, refining fundraising approaches and scaling frameworks to support high-growth startups.

UC Berkeley’s Javey Research Lab specializes in cutting-edge research on wearable health technology, developing next-generation biosensors for non-invasive diagnostics. As part of the SNSF Postdoctoral Mobility Fellowship, I was responsible for leading the diagnostic electrochemical sensor team, managing cross-functional execution from device design to market strategy, and accelerating the transition of wearable health devices from lab prototypes to commercialization.

• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Leadership – Led a team of 4+ researchers (PhDs, postdocs, and visiting students) in developing wearable diagnostic devices, successfully launching an NPI within one year.

• Cross-Functional Project Execution – Drove end-to-end product development, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, design, and software teams while implementing Agile methodologies for rapid iteration.

• Market Strategy & Commercialization – Defined product vision, go-to-market strategies, and stakeholder alignment within the UC Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center ecosystem, advancing health tech innovations toward industry adoption.