Diversity & Inclusion Advocate, Speaker, Startup Advisor, Angel Investor, Entrepreneur
Sepideh Nasiri is the CEO and Founder of Women of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Technology (previously known as Persian Women In Tech). She is an award winning serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the Tech Industry, and a life-time advocate for women, diversity and inclusion. Sepideh is responsible for the strategy and oversight of Women of MENA in Tech programs and global operations across 20 cities. As the CEO, much of Sepideh’s work is focused on connecting communities, companies, and individuals to bring change in how we should invest in minorities and immigrants. Sepideh’s leadership is recognized globally for advancing women’s careers in STEM, and developing scalable mentorship and community driven programs. Currently, Sepideh advises global initiatives such as WeMENA, a program by the World Bank, and TechWomen, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). She mentors many female entrepreneurs and founders in technology around the world, and serves as an advisor to many early stage startups. Prior to Women of MENA in Tech, Sepideh started her career as a Co-founder and Managing Editor of a digital and print Los Angeles Magazine, and acted as the former Vice President at Women 2.0. Sepideh has received several awards including from government officials Scott Wiener, California Senator, David Chiu, the Assembly member of California, John Tory, the Mayor of Toronto, and London Breed, the Mayor of San Francisco. In 2014, she was recognized by San Francisco Business Times/Journal “40under40” and Diversity Journal’s 2014 “Women Worth Watching”. Want advice? Book me: intro.co/SepidehNasiri
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entrepreneur.com
forbesnonprofitcouncil.com
theonevalley.com
San Francisco, California, United States
Founder and CEO
Women Of MENA In Technology
• www.linkedin.com/company/womenofmenaintechnology
Mar 2015 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Official member
Forbes Nonprofit Council
• www.linkedin.com/company/forbesnonprofitcouncil
Sep 2021 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Contributor
Entrepreneur Media
• www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneur-media
May 2021 - Present
Mentor
OneValley
• www.linkedin.com/company/onevalley
Sep 2020 - Present
Redwood City, California, United States
Contributor
Thrive Global
• www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-global
Nov 2019 - Present
Founder
Persian Women In Tech
Mar 2015 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area
Advisor
Q-ZERØ
• www.linkedin.com/company/quarterzero
May 2017 - Present
Greater New York City Area
Consultant
Multiple Companies
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
San Francisco Bay Area
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
OnLive
Jun 2010 - Nov 2010
Chief of Staff
Metacafe Inc
Apr 2009 - Jun 2010
Operations Manager / Business Development
Amidi Group / Plug and Play Tech Center
Oct 2005 - Mar 2009
Founding Team - Managing Editor
Namak Magazine
Feb 2003 - Oct 2005
Greater Los Angeles Area