Seyyed Hassan Karimi

Chairman & Co‑Founder / Executive Advisor
Tehran, IR.

About

Highly accomplished executive and serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of leadership across venture capital, startup acceleration, and strategic consulting. Demonstrated expertise founding and guiding multiple ventures in Iran’s innovation ecosystem, including accelerator programs, wealth management, and advisory roles. Ph.D. in progress, grounded in engineering and entrepreneurship, with strong skills in strategy, business development, and board leadership.

Work

Mahab Hashtom
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Shareholder

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Aran Smart
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Chairman of the Board

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Summary

Oversee board-level governance and strategic advisement for Aran Smart.

Khorasan Razavi Province Entrepreneur Donors Association
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Board Member

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Summary

Participate in the management board to support entrepreneurship and regional economic development.

Sayyal Samen Co.
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Group CEO, Vice Chairman of the Board & Co‑Owner

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Provide executive leadership and board-level oversight at Sayyal Samen Engineering Co., a Mashhad-based company in the oil & energy sector.

Highlights

Co‑owner and vice chairman guiding business strategy and expansion

SSK
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Chairman

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Summary

Chair the board, driving strategic oversight.

Arantech
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Vice Chairman

Fox and Geese, South Dublin, South Dublin, Ireland

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Summary

Serve on the board of Arantech, an Ireland-based telecommunications firm, advising on strategic initiatives.

Aran Thinktank
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Board Member

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Summary

Member of the advisory board for Aran Thinktank, contributing to strategic projects and intellectual initiatives.

Aran Accelerator
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Chairman & Co‑Founder

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Co‑founded and lead Aran Accelerator, a venture capital and private equity accelerator based in Mashhad, Iran. Responsible for strategic direction, operations oversight, and growth initiatives.

Highlights

Co‑founder of a knowledge-based business accelerator in eastern Iran

Providing mentorship, investment guidance, and operational infrastructure to early stage ventures

Sayyal Samen Co.
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Board Member

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

A continuing advisory board role at Sayyal Samen.

Multiple Startups (e.g., PlanUp, Irees, Seedly)
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Co‑Founder

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Summary

Co‑founded various tech startups, gaining early entrepreneurial experience.

Sayyal Samen Co.
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Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Led the board providing strategic advisement across company operations.

Sayyal Samen Co.
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Strategy Consultant

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Provided strategic consulting services to Sayyal Samen Engineering Co.

Cloud GPU (ابرگرافیک)
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Vice Chairman of the Board

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Advisory board member providing guidance to a Mashhad-based IT services startup focused on cloud GPU solutions.

Aran Wealth Management
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Co‑Founder, Co‑Owner & Board Member

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Summary

Co‑founded and co‑owned a wealth management consultancy, serving on the board to direct operations and governance.

Ghollak
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Co‑Founder

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Co‑founded a financial services startup in Mashhad, overseeing operations and growth.

Arantech
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Chairman

Fox and Geese, South Dublin, South Dublin, Ireland

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Summary

Led the board of Arantech, held advisory role in telecommunications company headquartered in Ireland.

Aran International (Aran Int’l)
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Founder & Vice Chairman

Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Founded and led advisory firm Aran International based in Tehran, offering management consulting services.

Sayyal Samen Co.
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ICT Manager

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Managed ICT systems and infrastructure.

SSK
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Chief Executive Officer

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Summary

Served as CEO providing professional services and consulting leadership.

Golsang
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Deputy CEO

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Summary

Served as Deputy CEO at Golsang in a consulting capacity.

Golsang
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R&D Manager

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Summary

Oversaw research & development projects in financial services.

Sayyal Samen Co.
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R&D Manager

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Managed research & development matters.

Saba
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Management & Planning Workgroup Member

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Summary

Contributed to early-stage management and planning initiatives.

Education

Nasr School, Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

High School

Mathematics

Imam Hossein Comprehensive University (IHU)
Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D.

University of Tehran
Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Master’s

Entrepreneurship

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Bachelor’s

Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Business Strategy

strategic planning, strategy, strategic thinking.

Venture Capital & Fundraising

venture capital, fundraising.

Entrepreneurship & Startup

start ups, entrepreneurship.

Operations Management

operations, business process improvement.

Board Leadership

board member, governance.

Business Development

business development, opportunity mapping.

Management Consulting

management consulting, change management.

Technical Tools

Microsoft Excel, MATLAB.