Tactixly

Helping Iranian Startups Expand & Foreign Companies Enter Iran
Tactixly was founded to solve a critical gap in the market, helping Iranian businesses scale internationally and assisting foreign companies enter Iran’s market strategically.

🚀 For Iranian startups and SME's: We provide hands-on market expansion strategies, company setup, legal structuring, funding access, and go-to-market execution in global markets.

🌍 For foreign companies: We help navigate the complex Iranian market, offering regulatory guidance, strategic partnerships, and localization expertise to drive success.

What We Do at Tactixly
✔ International Market Expansion – Building scalable, data-backed strategies to grow beyond borders.
✔ Go-To-Market Execution – Not just planning, but executing—hands-on.
✔ Legal & Business Setup – Guiding companies through regulatory & operational frameworks.
✔ Investor & VC Access – Connecting businesses with funding, investors, and strategic partnerships.
✔ Digitalization & Growth Acceleration – Helping businesses leverage technology for faster scale.

Founder

Travel Tactix

Established Travel Tactix with a vision to assist Tourism Boards and travel industry players in augmenting tourist traffic and market
presence.
•	Spearheaded strategies for Tourism Boards to penetrate new markets, championing the introduction of their destinations to potential
travelers.
•	Specialized in targeting emerging markets, driving tourist flow to the GCC, with a particular emphasis on the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
•	Built strong partnerships and alliances, optimizing marketing campaigns to highlight the unique offerings of destinations.
•	Oversaw business development, ensuring consistent growth and profitability by tapping into untapped markets and identifying
opportunities.

Digikala

International Market Expansion: Leading strategic initiatives to expand Digikala's presence in the GCC, Iraq, Turkey, and CIS countries.
Market Research and Analysis: Conducting in-depth market research to identify growth opportunities and tailor market entry strategies.
Strategic Partnerships: Establishing and nurturing partnerships with local businesses, investors, and stakeholders to support our expansion efforts.
Operational Oversight: Overseeing the setup and optimization of operations in new markets to ensure seamless integration and efficiency.
Innovation and Adaptation: Leveraging local market insights to adapt Digikala’s offerings and develop innovative solutions that meet regional needs.

International Expansion Advisor

AMBU VC

Crypto and Blockchain Project Investments
•	Drive business growth, identifying newly launched crypto projects.
•	Launched a new sustainable mining project.
•	Directly responsible for P&L, building a world-class sales and growth team.
•	Form alliances with new crypto projects and assist them in establishing relationships with other influential players.
•	Strategize new market entries and manage Crypto verticals within the Company.
•	Oversee acquisition planning for seed-stage Crypto projects as well as hiring staff for current and new business lines.

Co-Founder

Sheypoor | شیپور

Reputable online classified marketplace
Increased profitability by adding new business lines, and overseeing and managing the largest vertical in the company.
Strategized new market entries as well as handled the implementation of two business lines (first in the country).
Optimized Auto Vertical product while planning and implementing PR for the Auto vertical.
Exceeded goals by an average of 20% each quarter through effective territory management and the development of new business opportunities.
Oversaw hiring and selection functions for current and new business lines.
Developed and managed monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L reports.

Business Owner - Auto Vertical

Wego.com

Largest Travel Meta in MENA.
•	Prepared and implemented comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities.
•	Delegated tasks for 17+ employees and coordinated with stakeholders to manage documentation and secure critical certifications.
•	Sought as an external advisor to multiple companies due to the success of the first travel metasearch in the region.
•	Champion performance excellence in hiring, training, delegating, and coordinating large volumes of work across Singapore, Dubai, Indonesia, and India; use software like Jira, Chart.io, Gsuite, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Slack, Trello, BambooHR to maintain clear, reliable communication.
•	Built out the region branch from the ground up, using best practices to ensure optimal use of an annual budget in management of legal processes, office setup, and all aspects of accounting and finance management.
•	Conduct in-depth research to bolster marketing, PR, and partner outreach, improving annual revenues by up to 125%.

Managing Director

Rocket Internet SE

•	Orchestrated strategic and operational Marketing and Customer Relationship activities, overcoming complex challenges through innovation and focus on value-added efforts.
•	Offered unique insights surrounding market feedback across competitive offerings, prospect needs, and product development.
•	Helmed sales and marketing functions to improve market share by 25% in just 6 months.
•	Boosted revenue and profit by 125%, outpacing forecasts and growth goals by drastic margins.
•	Spearheaded business plans and market penetration initiatives which were quickly considered gold standards.

Director of Business Development

Hayat Kimya

•	Actualized record-breaking business development and expansion in new markets while simultaneously improving revenues among existing clients, improving year-over-year sales by 30%.
•	Forged productive, professional relationships with existing clients while maintaining top-tier service.
•	Built, negotiated, and closed major commercial agreements which represented 40% of all company income.

Director Of Business Development

Nordica FZC

•	Streamlined a wide array of processes to optimize return on investment, including company setup, team building and management, and business strategy, expanding in a highly volatile market.
•	Oversaw sales and product distribution, coordinating with vendors to secure cost savings of 25%.
•	Assessed and overhauled manufacturing process management to elevate company profits by 15% in  5 months.

Scheibye Trading ME FZC

•	Championed one-of-a-kind growth strategy to secure exceptional financial gain while increasing customer satisfaction by up to 20%; shortlisted for the prestigious Monthly award due to performance.
•	Uncovered new markets and customer needs, and supported creation of related strategies and tactics.
•	Promoted products/services through a solution-oriented approach.
•	Prepared many different sales contracts and created relevant standard operating procedures.
•	Incorporated a systematized approach for maintaining records of sales, revenue, invoices, and more etc.
•	Excelled as a key advisor and client liaison, offering trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
•	Employed specialized training programs for effectively developing entry-level staff into valuable salespeople.

Business Development Manager

Startup Growth Architect | Unlocking Digital & Global Market Potentials | Guiding Leaders to Success

Most startups fail to scale, not because their idea is bad, but because they don’t know how to break into new markets.

I’ve seen it happen too many times. Founders with game changing products hit a wall when trying to go global. The strategy that worked in their home market fails abroad. Growth stalls. The vision shrinks.

Market expansion is more than just launching in a new country, it’s about:

✅ Knowing when & where to scale (timing and market fit)
✅ Building a Go-To-Market strategy that works internationally
✅ Avoiding common mistakes that kill international growth

Most companies waste time and money because they try to expand without a clear, proven system.

🔥 Why Work With Me?

I don’t do theoretical consulting. I execute.

With Tactixly, I help startups:

✔ Expand beyond borders with precision (no guesswork)
✔ Leverage AI & automation for scalable market entry
✔ Turn digital strategies into real, measurable growth

My approach is data-backed, execution-focused, and designed for real results.

📈 Why This Matters NOW
The global economy is shifting fast. Startups that know how to scale strategically will dominate. Those that don’t? They’ll stay stuck. Expansion is no longer optional, it’s survival.

💡 Let’s Connect
If you're a startup founder or business leader looking to break barriers and own new markets, let’s talk.

🚀 Let’s build your next growth story.

Mehdi Pirooznia

بنیان‌گذاران و کارآفرینان‌ عزیز, حالا نوبت شماست.
👇👇👇👇 

در هفته‌های گذشته، توانستیم تعداد زیادی از متخصصان و استعدادهای واقعی را از طریق BuildIran به فرصت‌ها متصل کنیم.

در کنار آن، پیام‌های زیادی از مدیران عامل، بنیان‌گذاران و تصمیم‌گیرندگان دریافت کردیم که نیاز به یک فضای متفاوت را مطرح کردند, فضایی برای خودِ سازندگان، نه جویندگان کار.

ما در سال‌های گذشته با بنیان‌گذاران و مدیران بسیاری از اکوسیستم‌های استارتاپی از امارات، عربستان، ترکیه، اسکاندیناوی، کانادا و آمریکا کار کرده‌ایم. در این مسیر یک نکته همیشه روشن بوده است: در ایران، فاصله‌ی بزرگی میان افرادی که در حال ساختن‌اند و فضاهایی که بتوانند در آن رشد کنند، وجود دارد.
این همان شکافی است که می‌خواهیم پر کنیم.

 ما در حال طراحی کامیونیتی خصوصی برای بنیان‌گذاران، مدیران و تصمیم‌گیرندگانی هستیم که به دنبال ارتباط واقعی، گفتگوهای عمیق و رشد هوشمندانه‌اند.

در این فضا تمرکز بر چند محور اصلی است:
• گروه‌های کوچک و هدفمند برای تبادل تجربه و تصمیم‌گیری‌های کلیدی
 • ایونت خصوصی و جلسات شبکه‌سازی در تهران و دبی
 • دسترسی به منتورها، متخصصان و هم‌تیمی‌های مطمئن
 • آموزش‌های عملی در زمینه رشد، جذب سرمایه و توسعه‌ی بازار
 • دسترسی به حمایت‌ها و خدمات ویژه برای رشد سریع‌تر و ارتباط مؤثرتر با دیگران

همه‌ی این‌ها بر پایه‌ی تجربه‌ی چندین ساله و تقاضای واقعی از سوی کارآفرینان ساخته می‌شوند, نه بر اساس حدس یا فرض.

ما این مسیر را آغاز کرده‌ایم چون جای چنین فضایی در ایران خالی است و درخواست‌های بسیاری برای شکل‌گیری آن دریافت کرده‌ایم.

اگر شما هم در حال ساختن هستید و باور دارید که این فضا لازم است، همراه ما بمانید.
برای اطلاعات بیشتر و بررسی عضویت، لطفاً پیام دهید و فرم محرمانه را تکمیل کنید.
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در روزهای آینده جزئیات بیشتری درباره خدمات و ساختار عضویت منتشر خواهیم کرد.

Iran Market Entry | Business Expansion UAE/GCC | Building Against All Odds

Future Proof

At Future Proof, led the LinkedIn growth strategy across executive and brand accounts, transforming social presence into a powerful business development engine. Closed a $4M+ brand deal by building the full LinkedIn content strategy for a globally recognized entertainer, and negotiated a $1M+ partnership with a major Hollywood studio by using LinkedIn to drive narrative and relationship-building. Launched internal ambassador and employee advocacy programs to amplify executive visibility and scale thought leadership. Also spearheaded branded tech activations at Art Basel, SXSW, and Cannes, using LinkedIn as the core channel to generate buzz and land high-value partnerships.

Chief Operating Officer

The Future of Community

Author of "The Future of Community" (Wiley), a guide for brands and creators on using emerging tech like Web3, blockchain, crypto, and AI to build and grow powerful communities.

Author

LandVault (formerly Admix)

Director, Strategic Partnerships

NFT Heat

Hosted nearly 100 episodes of a tech interview series spotlighting top executives and thought leaders in Web3, blockchain, crypto, and AI.

Television Host

NFTGenius

Brian J. McCarthy, Inc.

Laurel & Wolf

Spearheaded growth for a venture-backed platform aiming to democratize interior design. Built and nurtured partnerships with hundreds of companies across the apartment and residential real estate sectors to expand user acquisition and market reach. Played a key role in shaping go-to-market strategy, identifying high-impact channels, and accelerating adoption within key verticals.

Director, Business Development

Michael Smith Inc. | Jasper

Chief Financial Officer

MBA in Entertainment, University of Southern California | Ex: Disney, JPMorganChase, KPMG, PwC

Fun fact: My LinkedIn isn't my resume. 

So don't come here looking to evaluate hiring me based on my LinkedIn. 

Or maybe you should look at my LinkedIn to realize I beautifully blend data and analytics with entertaining and educational storytelling. 

I always dreamed of being a television programmer. It never happened, so instead I live out my dream programming LinkedIn like my own TV channel. 

Over the past 5 years, I’ve logged 10,000+ hours on this platform. I’ve built a following of 100,000+ by programming my LinkedIn like my own TV channel. My content isn’t random. It’s strategic. Story-driven. Designed to drive real outcomes.

And it’s worked, generating $10M+ in deals for the companies I've worked. Read that one again. Not me, but my companies. The power of companies leveraging LinkedIn is the future of LinkedIn. 

In 2021, I launched a global  events company while working with a Mark Cuban and Ashton Kutcher startup, producing 40+ events in LA, NYC, Dubai, Paris, and London that drove millions of dollars in  revenue. I understand how to leverage LinkedIn so companies can drive real results. 

A few highlights:

-Closed a strategic partnership with CAA
-Raised $7M in funding for a Mark Cuban venture-backed startup
-Secured $4.13M in brand deals for one of the world’s top celebrities

My background spans banking (JPMorganChase), global advisory (PwC, KPMG), and a decade as CFO/COO in the luxury design world, managing 50+ people and overseeing $40M+ in ARR and $1B+ in real estate projects for icons like President Obama, George Clooney, and Cindy Crawford.

I’ve lived and worked in LA, NYC, and Dubai. I’ve built communities in tech, luxury, and now the creator economy. I’m obsessed with solving complex business problems through storytelling, partnerships, and scalable brand strategy.

Always open to meeting new and interesting people that love life, love to win, and love to make the world a better place.

John Kraski

Emily Blunt is worth $80M.

But she grew up stuttering. 

It was so bad, she couldn't even say her own name.

Think about that.

The woman who commands screens worldwide?
Who delivers razor-sharp dialogue in The Devil Wears Prada?
Who carries entire films with her voice?

She couldn't pronounce "Emily."

The stutter was hereditary.
Started at 6 years old.
Got worse every year.

Other kids defined her by it.
Teachers looked away when she tried to speak.
She'd sit in class, knowing the answer, staying silent.

"It feels like you've got this imposter living in your body," she told Harper's BAZAAR.

At 12, everything changed.

Her teacher asked her to be in the school play.
But with a twist:
"Do it in a different accent."

She tried it.

And the words flowed.

No stuttering.
No freezing.
Just... speaking.

That moment?
It wasn't just about finding her voice.
It was about discovering her superpower.

The more she lost herself in characters, the more fluent she became.
Acting wasn't her career choice.
It was her therapy.

Fast forward to 2006.

The Devil Wears Prada.
"Do you have some prior commitment? Some hideous skirt convention you have to go to?"
Delivered flawlessly.
With venom.
With precision.

That girl who couldn't speak?
Now earning Golden Globes.
Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Oscar nominations for Oppenheimer.

But here's what kills me:

She never forgot those silent kids.

Now she's on the board of the American Institute for Stuttering.
Quietly funding research.
Mentoring children who freeze when they speak.

Her husband John Krasinski says it best:
"The air changes in the room when she starts doing what she does."

Because she knows something most don't:

Your biggest weakness isn't something to hide.
It's something to transform.

Emily still stutters sometimes.
When she's tired.
During stressful scenes.
When she was pregnant.

But she doesn't hide it anymore.

The imposter in her body?
It became her greatest teacher.

Your struggle might be your strength.
Your limitation might be your liberation.
Your silence might lead to your most powerful voice.

Trust me and Emily Blunt on this one.

Shakira is worth $300M.

But she sounded like a goat.

That's what a choir teacher once told her. 

Born in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Lebanese father. Colombian mother.
Writing songs and belly dancing from childhood.

The same year she was rejected by that choir teacher?
Her father's jewelry business went bankrupt.
Middle-class to poverty overnight.

At 8, she watched her family lose their cars.
Their home.
Their everything.

So she wrote "Tus Gafas Oscuras" (Your Dark Glasses).
About her father hiding his grief behind sunglasses.
An 8-year-old processing trauma through poetry.

Sony Music signed her at 13.
First two albums? Less than 1,000 copies sold.
She kept going despite her singing failures. 

Fast forward to the 90s.
Colombia was bleeding.
Guerrillas. Kidnappings. Families fleeing.

While politicians failed, a girl from Barranquilla's Caribbean coast gave Colombia hope.

Her name was Shakira. 

Dark hair. Leather boots. Harmonica.
Lyrics quoting Roman emperors and Renaissance artists.
Rock music that unified a breaking nation.

Then she conquered the world.
"Whenever, Wherever" in 2001.
Thesaurus in one hand. Leonard Cohen book in the other.
Teaching herself English to reach billions.

"Hips Don't Lie" in 2006.
The first artist to perform at three World Cups.
2020 Super Bowl with Jennifer Lopez watched by 100 million.

95 million records sold.
The most successful female Latin artist ever.

That little girl from Barranquilla who lost everything at 8?
She became the voice of a nation.
Then the voice of a generation.
Now a $300M empire.

Your heritage is your strength.
Your trauma can fuel your triumph.
Your goat voice might move millions.

Trust me and Shakira one this one.

Dhar Mann is proof to never give up!

He has had struggles like all of us.

Career struggles.
Personal struggles.
Financial struggles. 

But he never gave up. 

He realized his struggles could be stories.
Stories to help inspire other people. 

65B+ view later.
He now runs Dhar Mann Studios, one of the largest digital storytelling studios in the world.

Here's a clip from his fireside chat with Chief Creative Officer Eric Levin of Publicis Media last week at Advertising Week.

P.S. thank you to Keith Soljacich, Andrew Klein, and Jessica Stake for helping plan such an amazing conversation and event.

LinkedIn I need your help!

I have my dream job at Dhar Mann Studios.

Now I want to help someone find theirs.

Every day I get to help build one of the fastest growing digital studios in the world. A true rocket ship filled with some of the most creative and inspiring people you could ever meet.

And now we are hiring a Graphic Designer.

Not someone who just makes slides look good.
Someone who can make ideas come alive.

Anyone can design a deck.
But can you make people feel something?
Can you turn strategy into story and story into emotion?

If that sounds like you, this could be your dream opportunity too.

What you will do:
-Create presentation decks that inform and inspire
-Build infographics that simplify complex ideas
-Turn strategic messaging into visual storytelling
-Deliver clean, polished layouts for both live and digital use

What you will bring:
-Mastery of PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe Creative Suite, or Figma
-A strong sense of visual storytelling and design clarity
-Precision, speed, and creativity under pressure

This is not about decorating slides.
It is about crafting stories people remember.

If this sounds like you, reach out and please include a few sample pitch decks or presentation designs that best show your style.

And if it sounds like someone you know, please share this post.

Even if it is not your dream job, it could be someone else’s.

Let’s all win together.

cc: JUSTIN Hochberg

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