Nilou Ghazizadeh

Nilou Ghazizadeh is an accomplished entrepreneur with a strong background in founding companies in the consumer goods and retail sectors. Her expertise led her to a role at Westfield Labs, where she spearheaded innovation efforts for one of the world's largest mall and retail operators.

At Westfield Labs, Nilou Ghazizadeh demonstrated exceptional leadership by overseeing a cross-functional R&D team from business strategy development to product execution. She played a pivotal role in shaping the investment strategy of the organization, collaborating closely with a Corporate Venture partner and the R/GA Retail Accelerator to invest in retail startups.

Transitioning to Westfield's Airport business, Nilou assumed responsibility for leading all technology investments, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge in the retail and technology sectors.

Her journey continued as she joined WeWork to head Product for WeWork Labs, a global business initiative aimed at empowering and funding entrepreneurs worldwide. Nilou's outstanding performance led to her promotion, where she contributed significantly to new ventures, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments, enhancing member and partner value while fortifying WeWork's physical and digital platform.

Nilou Ghazizadeh's success is underscored by her adeptness in driving transformative change and aligning product strategies with overarching business objectives. Additionally, she serves as a formal advisor to three startups and actively mentors entrepreneurs across the globe, embodying a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation.

Her influence extends beyond her professional roles, as evidenced by her participation as a panelist in the 2016 event 'Empowering Your Storytelling with VR, AI, and Other Emerging Technologies,' and as a moderator for Persian Tech Entrepreneurs alongside Kayvon Beykpour.

Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Corporate Development and Partnerships at WeWork, Nilou Ghazizadeh continues to leverage her extensive experience and expertise to drive business growth and foster entrepreneurial ecosystems.