Behnam Jafari Balalami Email & Phone Number

San Jose, California, United States

At WritingChex, we are dedicated to transforming the educational technology landscape by providing over 10 million students worldwide with personalized and accessible writing feedback. Our mission is to offer affordable, high-quality educational solutions that promote academic success and ensure equal access to education. Supported by institutions like the Founder Institute and SpartUpSJSU, we continuously strive to innovate and lead in the ed-tech industry.Key Responsibilities:• Vision and Strategy: Spearhead the definition and execution of WritingChex’s strategic vision and mission, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives.• Product Development Leadership: Oversee product development processes, making pivotal decisions that shape the future of our educational tools.• Strategic Relationships: Develop and nurture significant relationships with investors, advisors, and stakeholders to secure and expand our resource network.

San Jose, California, United States

As a Senior Product Manager at WritingChex, I lead the strategic direction and execution of product development, focusing on scaling user engagement and revenue growth within a competitive ed-tech market.Key Achievements:• Product Development Leadership: Directed the entire product lifecycle to target and achieve ambitious goals of reaching 40,000 users and generating $1M in revenue within the first 18 months.• MVP Launch: Successfully launched a Minimum Viable Product, attracting over 1,000 active users, facilitating more than 600 content submissions, and securing over 10 paying customers shortly after release.• Partnership Expansion: Strategically developed and managed key partnerships, significantly contributing to business growth and market expansion.• Industry Recognition: Guided WritingChex to notable recognitions, including acceptance into the Founder Institute and accolades from SpartUpSJSU, enhancing our industry credibility and visibility.

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Emkan Development Experience Group is a leading private company in Iran focused on building national infrastructure and enhancing economic capacity in free zones, particularly along the strategic Makran coast. Emkan acts as an executive arm for attracting foreign investment, using innovative strategies and focused R&D to foster sustainable growth and promote Iran’s potential internationally. With a dedicated team of professionals, Emkan drives economic and social transformation in key regions of Iran.Key Responsibilities:• Strategic Research and Market Analysis: I conduct in-depth research on investment agencies, master developers, and infrastructure trends to understand global economic shifts and adapt successful development models locally. This research enables Emkan to act purposefully with precise, data-driven strategies.• Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, and Communications: I lead Emkan’s branding and marketing efforts to strengthen its position in investment development. I manage initiatives like Invest IRAN and Discover Makran to showcase Iran’s investment opportunities globally. In this role, I collaborate with creative, content, and PR teams, guiding and motivating them to achieve peak performance, ultimately building a credible image for Emkan and fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement.• Technology Integration and Digital Product Management: I oversee the adoption of new technologies and the optimization of digital services, including enhancing the front desk user experience. These initiatives improve operational efficiency and increase satisfaction among clients and investors.

Qom, Qom Province, Iran

As a Co-founder and Board Member at AghighFamily-Hoor, a dynamic creative agency, I have been instrumental in steering the company through a variety of innovative projects and technological initiatives across multiple mediums such as short films, teasers, animations, and motion graphics.Key Contributions:• Project Leadership: Spearheaded the development and execution of over 20 diverse projects, significantly enhancing the agency’s creative output and innovation.• Startup Ventures: Successfully initiated and managed three startup ventures under the AghighFamily umbrella, substantially boosting the agency’s growth and elevating its market reputation.• Team Leadership: Directed over 100 interdisciplinary teams in visual arts and technology sectors, cultivating a culture of collaboration and driving excellence throughout the organization.

Qom, Qom Province, Iran

At AghighFamily-Hoor, a trailblazing tech firm, I served as the VP of Product, leading our efforts to develop digital solutions that address specific community needs. Our mission was to leverage innovation for significant social impact, aiming to improve lives through technology.Key Achievements:• Product Strategy: Directed the strategic development of 8-12 key products, aligning with and advancing the company’s objectives through visionary leadership.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhanced interdepartmental cooperation, leading over 100 team members across 20 groups, which resulted in a 50% increase in project completion efficiency.• Innovation and Social Impact: Actively championed the integration of technology to promote positive social change, impacting our entire platform portfolio and the communities we serve.

As a Senior Product Manager at Mehrabani, I led the development of a philanthropic platform dedicated to enhancing charitable donations through innovative digital solutions. Our goal was to create a significant, positive impact on community welfare by optimizing user engagement and functionality.Key Contributions:• Full-Scale Development: Oversaw the platform’s development from initial concept through to full realization, ensuring each phase met strategic and operational goals.• Technology Implementation: Employed cutting-edge technologies to enhance platform reliability and user experience, making it intuitive and accessible.• User Engagement: Strategically designed and refined platform components to maximize user interaction and engagement, vital for the platform’s success.• Community Impact: Successfully launched a platform that has profoundly impacted community welfare, positively affecting over 12 million individuals by facilitating easier charitable contributions.

Qom, Qom Province, Iran

As the Senior Product Manager for Mastoura, an innovative interactive video social network, I led the platform’s development from concept through to launch.Our mission was to revolutionize social networking by offering a unique, immersive experience that set new industry standards.Key Accomplishments:• Platform Development: Spearheaded the creation of Mastoura’s interactive video platform, overseeing every stage from initial design to full-scale implementation.• User Experience Design: Directed the product and interface design, focusing on user engagement and satisfaction to ensure an intuitive and captivating user experience.• Technical Management: Managed both front-end and back-end programming teams to deliver a seamless, robust platform.• Rapid Growth Achievement: Successfully launched the platform, achieving remarkable user growth with 300,000 users joining within the first two months.

Qom, Qom Province, Iran

Bamana, a pioneering platform, revolutionizes parenting by offering personalized advice and solutions to address a wide range of parenting questions and challenges.Key Contributions:• Entrepreneurial Leadership: Co-founded Bamana and spearheaded the strategic direction to fulfill our mission of enhancing parental support through technology.• Platform Development: Orchestrated the development and launch of a user-centric platform providing customized guidance and support to parents, addressing a broad spectrum of child-rearing challenges.• Innovation in Parenting: Introduced revolutionary parenting solutions that significantly improved the accessibility and effectiveness of guidance for parents, reshaping traditional parenting practices.

Qom, Iran

Ketabno, an innovative e-book platform, revolutionizes reading through gamification. It offers a diverse library and fosters global collaboration via discussion forums, redefining the reading experience.Key Accomplishments:• Leadership and Execution: Directed the design and development phases, successfully launching Ketabno within a tight three-month timeline with a dedicated team of six.• Marketing and Growth: Devised and implemented marketing strategies that dramatically enhanced platform visibility and user engagement, growing the user base to over 626,000 with 107,000 completed profiles in the first six months.• Revenue and Engagement: Boosted the platform’s user experience, which led to $13,000 in ebook sales and a 50% surge in user engagement within the same period.

Qom, Iran

As a Senior Project Manager at AghighFamily, a leading creative agency, I managed a broad range of initiatives, collaborating extensively with ministries, organizations, and media outlets. We specialized in delivering high-impact motion graphics, visual arts, and advertising campaigns.Key Accomplishments:• Project Oversight: Successfully managed over 1000 diverse projects, coordinating closely with various governmental and private entities to meet detailed project goals.• Resource Management: Efficiently organized human resources and established production lines specifically for motion graphics and visual arts projects, enhancing operational efficiency.• Campaign Direction: Directed major advertising campaigns and led a comprehensive overhaul of the AghighFamily website’s UI/UX, significantly improving user engagement and aesthetic appeal.• Creative Production: Produced 10 TV teasers and a TV short film, in addition to creating over 1000 minutes of dynamic motion graphics content, demonstrating exceptional creativity and art direction.

Iran, Tehran

As Co-Founder and CEO of Companyhose, I led the development and launch of an innovative smart platform designed to revolutionize the process of company registration and modifications. Our platform significantly simplified complex bureaucratic processes, making it easier for businesses to comply with regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:• Product Strategy and Delivery: Oversaw the product lifecycle from conception to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.• Project Management: Managed cross-functional teams using Scrum methodologies to deliver projects on time and within budget.• Leadership and Team Building: Directed a team of professionals in achieving ambitious OKRs, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.• Human Resources: Led HR initiatives to recruit, train, and retain top talent, supporting company growth and development.• Product Development: Spearheaded the development of core product features, ensuring they met the needs of our target market and adhered to regulatory standards.

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

Over a span of seven years, from the age of 15 to 22, I engaged in a multifaceted freelance career that encompassed roles as diverse as designer, ideator, project manager, and art director. During this formative period, I transitioned from an entry-level employee to a specialist and then to mid-level and senior management positions, gaining comprehensive experience across various creative and leadership domains.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Systems And Communication Technology

Faculty of Management and Economic

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film And Screenwriting, A

Faculty of Media Applied Science and Technology