Kia Rahmani

Founder & CEO of Optix, specializing in technology and proptech.

Kia Rahmani is the Founder and CEO of Optix, a digital platform designed for coworking spaces that connects communities, resources, amenities, and services to facilitate flexible office environments. He has held this position since February 2016 and is based in the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area.1 2

Professional Background

Before founding Optix, Kia Rahmani co-founded ShareDesk, where he served as CEO from January 2012 to January 2016. He also founded StartupsXL, which provided shared office spaces for technology startups, operating from July 2011 to July 2012.1 3

Education

Kia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business and Marketing from Capilano University (2001-2006). He also completed an MBA Exchange program at ESADE Business School in 2008 and earned another MBA from The University of British Columbia (2007-2009) .1 4

Vision and Impact

Under Kia's leadership, Optix has focused on enhancing the user experience within coworking environments by integrating technology solutions that streamline access and improve operational efficiency. The company aims to transform how organizations utilize flexible workspaces, making them more user-centric and adaptable to modern work trends.2 3

Highlights

Jul 17 · getkisi.com

Partner Spotlight: Kisi x Optix, connecting people and flex spaces

Experience

Founder & CEO of Optix (February 2016 - Present)

Co-Founder & CEO of ShareDesk (January 2012 - January 2016), Founder of StartupsXL (July 2011 - July 2012)

Education

MBA from The University of British Columbia (2007 - 2009), MBA Exchange at ESADE Business School (2008), BBA in International Business and Marketing from Capilano University (2001 - 2006)