Hi!
I’m Alireza Shiasi, a Business Development Strategist focused on Business, Technology & Sustainability

I work at the intersection of business, technology and future, exploring how ideas become real opportunities, how businesses grow, and how we can build better ways of creating value. I’m curious about open-source, entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and pretty much anything that challenges the way we think about business and the world.

Curious by nature. Strategic by practice. Always building.

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Areas of Focus

Connecting business, technology, and sustainability; turning complex questions into clear direction and practical action

Business Development & Market Strategy

Business Model Innovation

Go-to-Market & Strategic Partnerships

Sustainable Business & Market Systems

Experience

Building businesses, opening markets & turning complex ideas into workable strategies

 
 
 
 
 

Strategic Advisor, Business & Livelihoods Development Consultant

Iran Wetlands Conservation Project

2026 – Present Iran

Working on the economic and market development dimensions of a national wetlands conservation initiative, involving the Department of Environment, UNDP, and the Government of Japan.

  • Conducted qualitative field assessments across 40 villages and small towns in five provinces, engaging local producers, implementers, and stakeholders.
  • Analyzed value chains, market channels, local capabilities, human capital, and market-system bottlenecks to identify development opportunities.
  • Developed market access models and strategies covering product development, packaging, branding, marketing, sales, CRM, and strategic partnerships.
  • Applied Market Systems Development (MSD) and FAO Rural Market Development approaches to translate field research into practical recommendations, pilot initiatives, and implementation strategies.
  • Advised and trained local livelihood groups and project implementers in business development, marketing, and sales.
 
 
 
 
 

Business Development & Strategy Consultant

Naqsh Avan Nikan

2025 – Present Tehran, Iran

Leading business development and strategic repositioning initiatives, transforming a manufacturing-oriented business into a packaging solutions provider.

  • Redefined the business model and market positioning, expanding beyond manufacturing into integrated packaging solutions.
  • Diversified the product portfolio and developed new market segments in agriculture, plant production, and greenhouse industries.
  • Established strategic B2B partnerships with major businesses and industry organizations, including Kourosh, Tarkhineh, and the Agricultural Guild Chamber.
  • Implemented CRM processes and optimized the sales funnel, contributing to 30% sales growth.
 
 
 
 
 

Founder

Build & Field | PropTech

2024 – 2025 Tehran, Iran

Founded a PropTech venture exploring digital solutions for operational data management in the construction industry.

  • Developed the business model and value proposition.
  • Engaged with investment groups and industry stakeholders, including Kayson, Sadrpars, and Lidco.
  • Contributed to the design and development of a SaaS platform prototype for construction data management.
 
 
 
 
 

Co-founder & Business Development

Najarch | Sustainable Architecture

2022 – 2025 Tehran, Iran

Co-founded a sustainable architecture business, working across business strategy, market development, and industrial construction projects.

  • Developed the initial IBOCM framework to align business strategy with construction management in industrial projects.
  • Led market development and contract management across industrial projects with a combined value of IRR 300 billion (30 billion toman).
  • Received a letter of recognition from Shahid Beheshti University (Shahid Abbaspour Campus) for innovative solutions.
 
 
 
 
 

Business Analyst & Business Development

Dipup | German Startup

2022 – 2024 Remote

Contributed to business model development, go-to-market strategy, and sustainability initiatives for a German startup.

  • Supported business model review and GTM strategy development for childcare and elderly care markets.
  • Developed sustainability-oriented business strategies focused on logistics efficiency, product shelf life, and reducing water and oil consumption.
  • Participated in investment negotiations, contributing to an initial €100K investment agreement and planning for a subsequent funding round of up to €500K.
  • Managed commercial negotiations for asset liquidation in Iran involving assets valued at 15 billion toman.

Selected Work

Strategic engagements, ventures, and community contributions

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Build & Field - PropTech Venture Development

A PropTech venture focused on developing a SaaS platform for operational data management in the construction industry, combining business model development, value proposition design, and strategic engagement with investment groups.

Najarch - Business Development & IBOCM Framework

Co-founding and business development of an architecture and engineering company, with a focus on business-oriented construction management, strategic positioning, and industrial project development.

Naqsh Avan Nikapood - Business Development & Strategic Repositioning

A business development engagement focused on strategic repositioning, expanding B2B market opportunities, and strengthening sales processes through CRM and sales funnel development.

Rural Livelihoods Development - Fars Province

A provincial assignment combining qualitative market and value-chain assessment, business development advisory, and practical business and marketing capacity-building across six selected villages in Kazerun County.

Rural Livelihoods Development - Gilan Province

A provincial development assignment combining market assessment, business development advisory, and practical capacity-building for local livelihood initiatives across six selected villages.

Rural Livelihoods Development - Khuzestan Province

A provincial development assignment combining market assessment, business development advisory, and practical capacity-building for local livelihood initiatives across six selected villages.

ARA Charity - Fundraising & Social Marketing Advisory

A volunteer advisory engagement focused on fundraising, social marketing, and strengthening resource mobilization for a nonprofit organization working to empower young people and support their path towards independent living.

openSUSE - Marketing & Community Contributions

Remote volunteer participation in the openSUSE Marketing community, including marketing and public-relations activities and a merged social media artwork contribution.

Selected Research & Publications

Research, writing, and ideas exploring business, innovation, and sustainability.

IBOCM introduces a business-oriented approach to construction management, aiming to align project decisions and management practices …

This thesis investigates the organizational mechanisms that enable sustainable business model innovation in renewable and green …

A practical exploration of entrepreneurial marketing that brings together creativity, leadership, innovation, finance, and technology. …

Selected Achievements

Turning ideas into outcomes across business, technology, and sustainability

Market Assessment Across 40 Rural Communities

Conducted qualitative field assessments across 40 villages and small towns in five Iranian provinces, analyzing value chains, market channels, local capabilities, and opportunities for sustainable market development.

30% Sales Growth Through CRM & Sales Optimization

Implemented CRM processes and optimized the sales funnel, contributing to 30% sales growth while supporting the company’s strategic repositioning and market expansion.

Initial €100K Investment Agreement

Contributed to investment negotiations that led to an initial €100K funding agreement and supported planning for a subsequent funding round of up to €500K in Germany.

B2B Network Development & Supply-Chain Value Creation

Built a B2B sales network of more than 20 industrial and construction brands, contributing to an estimated 10 billion toman in value creation across the supply chain.

Teaching, Talks & Workshops

Sharing ideas and practical perspectives on business, innovation, and sustainability.

A practical workshop on business development, marketing, pricing, sales, and business model design for local livelihood initiatives.

An invited educational workshop for selected Charity organizations, exploring the distinctions between commercial, social, and Charity marketing, the mechanisms that encourage charitable action, and the role of strategic thinking in nonprofit practice.

A presentation on entrepreneurial marketing at the University of Tehran’s C-Concept event, followed by a two-hour workshop exploring the ideas and perspectives introduced through the work of Philip Kotler and his co-authors.

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