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Farhad Mohammadi
Chief Executive Officer with extensive experience in startup and venture management
Farhad Alessandro Mohammadi is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Mamazen, a startup studio based in Turin, Italy.1 With over 14 years of experience in the digital field, Mohammadi has a strong background in entrepreneurship, sales, and marketing.3
Career Highlights
Mamazen Startup Studio: Mohammadi founded Mamazen in September 2018.3 The studio aims to turn innovative ideas into successful startups, following a rigorous 4-month validation process.1 Mamazen develops about 40 ideas per year, selecting the 2 best-performing ones to become startups.1
Previous Ventures:
- Co-founder of Pony Zero (acquired by Cigierre SPA in 2018)3
- Commercial Director at Glamoo.com (exited to Italian Yellow Pages)1
- Managed sales teams at Bakeca.it1
Other Roles:
- CEO of IH1, a holding company that funds startups produced by Mamazen3
- Chairman of the Board for Morsy and Inpoi3
- Founder and Board Member of StudioHUB Startup Studio Community3
- Business Angel and member of Club degli Investitori3
Education and Expertise
Mohammadi holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Politecnico di Torino.1 Despite his engineering background, he has primarily focused on sales, marketing, and startups throughout his career.2
Entrepreneurial Philosophy
Mohammadi believes in creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs, sharing the entrepreneurial risk, and reducing the time and effort required to launch successful startups.1 His approach at Mamazen involves a structured process for idea validation, market testing, and startup development.1
Farhad Alessandro Mohammadi is recognized as a thought leader in the startup studio model, having authored the "Startup Studio Manifesto" and actively promoting the concept through various channels.4
