The Decision Architect

Organizations thrive, stall or fail based on the quality of their decisions. I support organizations with processes, insights and tools to make better decisions. My work is based on a solid background in Behavioral Science and Decision Theory combined with hands-on experience in executive leadership roles.

For a detailed description of my services visit samirsaberi.com.

Management Consultant | Decision Architect | Strategy, Innovation and DEI

WAM DENIM

As the COO of Wam Denim I was responsible for maintaining and increasing efficiency and peak performance across the enterprise. I am working with all the employees at Wam Denim to build the organisation as an idea meritocracy for the next stage of growth. I am engaged with our teams in operations, sales, marketing, product, and engineering teams. 

I am confident and looking forward to build Wam Denim into a tech-enabled innovative global brand that attracts top talent and enables them to reach their full potential. My leadership approach is that of a true servant leader. At Wam Denim we really have a winners mentality. We are constantly expanding and looking for the best and brightest. Reach out to me if you want to be part of a global fashion brand where you can reach your full potential.

Chief Operating Officer

Utrecht University

The Utrecht University Centre for Entrepreneurship (UtrechtCE) is constantly trying to nurture the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of the university. In order to get real insights from the startup scene, we have invited entrepreneur Samir Saberi as Writer in Residence. His writings will cover the Dutch entrepreneurial ecosystem, bridging the worlds of entrepreneurs, academics and public policy.

During his time as Writer in Residence at UtrechtCE, Samir will collaborate closely with Erik Stam, Head of the Utrecht University School of Economics & Full Professor of Strategy, Organization and Entrepreneurship, to write a new book on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Samir Saberi will also work alongside other scholars from the centre to cover topics of interest for the Dutch startup ecosystem.

Writer In Residence

Dutch Startup Association

Board Member

Sira Incentives

Partner

ScaleUpNation

I am the Commercial Director at ScaleUpNation. The growth platform for impact scale-ups that are ready to scale to the next level and accordingly move the needle in terms of impact. 

At ScaleUpNation we clear the path for entrepreneurs in three significant ways. Reach out to me to discuss at samir [dot]saberi [at] scaleupnation [dot]com

1. Lab
Research that help us to better understand the intricacies of the art of scaling, which is subsequently turned into data, insights and tools that entrepreneurs can use to scale their companies. 
2. Practice
The practice program is continuously fed and thus improved by the research insights from lab. Here we offer management teams in practical executive programs insights in how to scale their companies and opportunity to learn from fellow entrepreneurs. 
3. Fund
At ScaleUpNation our first and last objective is to create positive societal impact. ScaleUpNation therefore invests (Series B, C) in impact companies that we believe can create massive positive impact.

Commercial Director

Node1

Helping corporate and startup entrepreneurs to build the (better) future 

Node1 is a boutique digital consultancy and software development firm. Here we combine sound strategic business advise with delivering real and tangible MVP's, prototypes and products. 

I help corporate and startup entrepreneurs specifically with:

1. Strategy
2. Innovation
3. Growth 
4. Product development

If you are struggling to make the transition to disrupting yourself and becoming a digital company or having a hard time to find product market fit as a startup contact me at samir.saberi@node1.com. 

Companies we have worked for are among others ING, Accell Group, MySports, EMS, SoWifi, KPMG, Klarna, DMG and TMG.

Management Consultant - Strategy & Innovation

MKB Innovatie Top 100

The Dutch SME top 100 Award is charted by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. I am once again asked to judge the most innovative Dutch SME's as an Innovation Expert Jury Member. This annual innovation contest is seen as one of the most effective ways for SME’s to showcase their innovation, find partners, investors, customers and recognition. Over the years it has grown into the largest and most important innovation award for SME’s in the Netherlands. Nominees and winners of the MKB top 100 are often seen as role models for their region and sector.

Jury Member SME Innovation

Techleap.nl

Partner of Teahleap (formerly StartupDelta) A public private partnership launched in 2015 by former European Union commissionair Neelie Kroes and now led by Prince Constantijn van Oranje.  Techleap is an initiative of the the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs to promote the Dutch startup ecosystem. I have been an advisor on the Dutch startup ecosystem to Neelie Kroes as the first Special Envoy for startups and Techleap's first Director, Sigrid Johanisse.

Partner - Consultant Startup Ecosystem Development

StartupJuncture

A blog from within the Dutch startup community on news and backgrounds on all things startup with a focus on the Netherlands.

Co-founder | Business developer | Editor

Hi, I am Samir Saberi

My mission in life is to clear the path for people. 

I do this by helping people and organisations to create the right environment for good decision making. 

As an advisor, mentor, consultant and former executive I have learned that our ability to facilitate good decisions is the biggest lever we have to improve the effectiveness of our teams and organizations.

My aim is to help others do the same. Get better at the most elemental and high impact level: decision making.

I also believe that better strategies, innovation and DEI efforts are critical for stellar performance.  By designing better decision architectures based on decision making and behavioral science I accordingly help you get: 

𝚫 Better strategies 
𝚫 Better innovation efforts
𝚫 Better DEI efforts

Why the focus on decisions? 

Decisions precede all action.  

Whatever organizations do, all of them make decisions. They are decision factories.

If we want to create a step change in our performance and increase our abilities to face the challenges ahead such as climate change, better (access to) education and healthcare, clean energy, gender equality we need to improve the quality of our decisions.

Samir Saberi

Bloomin'Business

Bloomin'Business - freelance provider in executive business support.
Extensive experience in providing executive business support in the areas of management support, project management, executive search & recruitment, office management, communication. 
For set-ups and hands-on jobs, operating from own office or on location.

Owner, founder & freelancer

Via Bloomin'Business assignment at ScaleUpNation, located in Amsterdam. Since summer of 2018 recruiting seasoned board members, investors, entrepreneurs & intrapreneurs, business mentors, advisors & business coaches for the ScaleUpBoard program.

ScaleUpBoard program

JAH Consultants

Via Bloomin'Business assignment at JAH Consultants, the Executive Consulting Firm in the Netherlands - located in Baarn. Since early 2015 I support the 3 partners in their start-up by setting up a back office, operational support and responsibility for marketing communication projects. Also worked as a Researcher for several assignments.
Office was closed in August 2022.

Business Manager

Amrop | Context Driven Executive Search

Amrop is specialised in Context Driven Executive Search. With 91 offices in more than 57 countries, the company facilitates in the identification and recruitment of outstanding chief executives, directors and senior managers. 
I was happy working as Research Associate for Amrop partner Harry Künzel, but after 9 years it was time for me to move on... as I have always had an entrepreneurial mindset I decided to start my own company, Bloomin'Business.

Specialties within Amrop: Executive search | Office management | Communication | HR busines

Research Associate

Personal Assistant to Harry Künzel, Partner at Amrop, Context Driven Executive Search. Also responsible for HR items.

Personal Assistant

Freelance Bureau Services Jacqueline van der Heijden

Owner and founder of 'Freelance Bureau Services Jacqueline van der Heijden'. Project handling, mainly in advertising business. Various projects, e.g. ad interim account management, introduction new brand / renaming company, office management.

Owner & Project Manager

GGK Amsterdam

Office Manager in advertising agency GGK Amsterdam, part of global advertising network GGK International. Assistant to Management (former management AMV):  General Manager and two Creative Directors.

Office Manager

Akkerman, Meijer, Van Varik

All client contact, planning and traffic activities as well as contact with media and production companies regarding advertising campaigns for clients. Print / rtv / promotion. Reporting to Account Director. 
Agency Akkerman, Meijer, Van Varik merged into GGK Amsterdam in 1986.

Account Executive

Diamond Information Centre

Various PR activities with respect to promotion of diamond jewellery in The Netherlands. Part of team of 2 persons, reporting to UK Headoffice of global network.
Office was located in JWT International, Amsterdam.

PR Executive

Van Hoeckel Fontein & Partners

Started career in advertising agency as a secretary to the Creative Partner. Function extended to Account Assistant / Account Executive and Traffic Manager.

Account Executive, Traffic Manager

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