Ahmad Vard

Ahmad Vard is a prominent venture capitalist and board member at hodhod vc, where he has been serving since March 2021. He is also a board member of the Isfahan Research & Technology Fund and the Nopa Technological Entrepreneurship Center. Vard has a strong background in social entrepreneurship and open innovation, reflecting his commitment to fostering technological advancement and entrepreneurship in Iran.

Professional Experience

• Board Member at hodhod vc (March 2021 - Present)
• Member of the Management Board at Isfahan Research & Technology Fund (July 2019 - Present)
• Venture Capital Advisor to the President of Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTT) (May 2019 - Present)
• Co-Founder and Chairman of Meyar gostar (December 2008 - Present)

Education

Ahmad Vard holds an Executive MBA from the IMI-Industrial Management Institute of Iran and has degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering from MUT and Islamic Azad University, respectively.

Skills and Interests

Vard is particularly interested in social entrepreneurship and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at supporting startups and technological innovation in his region. He is fluent in Persian and has limited proficiency in English.