Solmaz Gholizad
Business Coach


About Me
Business Coach
Startup Mentor (Idea development, Team management , Branding & Marketing )
Business Analyst
- e-mailgholizad.solmaz@gmail.com
- e-mailsolmaz.hazratgholizad@khazar.org
- Phone(+90)5078556354
What I Do
Coaching
As a business coach, I partner with ambitious business owners, driven leaders, and their dedicated teams to unlock their inherent potential and translate aspirations into measurable success. My role is to provide the strategic guidance, unwavering support, and crucial accountability needed to navigate the complexities of the business landscape. Through a process of deep listening, incisive questioning, and the application of proven business principles, I help my clients gain clarity on their vision, define impactful strategies, and develop actionable roadmaps. Together, we'll foster innovation, cultivate strong leadership capabilities, and build resilient, high-performing organizations.
Mentoring startups
As a startup mentor, I am with startups to build the right business model, put together the right team and produce a credible business plan and marketing plan.
Business analysis
As a business analyst, my focus is on dissecting the intricate workings of business to uncover opportunities for optimization and growth. I delve deep into processes, data, and systems, meticulously analyzing the current state to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and potential areas for improvement. My role involves translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements that drive strategic decision-making and the implementation of effective solutions.
Resume
Work Experiences
2016 - Current
Company: ARTAN1100 Startup AcceleratorCEO & Co-founder
Tasks and Achievements:
■ Evaluating ideas and hosting startup teams in the pre-acceleration and acceleration stage
■ Developing Startup & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Network of Azerbaijan (SEENA)
■ Developing East Azerbaijan first networks on game developing (TRIGGGER), Coaching (cafe coaching), Digital Marketing policy making committee
2024 - Current
Khazar universityScientific member
Scientific member and Manager of Innovation, Startup and Entrepreneurship Development office in EBMRC (Khazar University)e
2011 - 2013
Arman Tose'e Azerbayjan NoavarCo-Founder
■ ARTAN Co-working Space
■ ARTAN Corridor from Idea to Phenomena Service(CIPS)
■ ARTAN Digital Marketing Agency
■ Teenworking, An education-based startup to self-actualization of teenagers
2013 - 2016
Ministry of Education of Iran [www.iteo.ir]Co-Founder of Notional Students' Thinking & Entrepreneurship Olympiad (ITEO)
Tasks and Achievements:
■ Developing the first skill-based Olympiad in thinking & entrepreneurship in country & worldwide
■ Scientific Secretary of Olympiad committee
■ Teaching complex problem solving, creativity, Business model canvas, value proposition and entrepreneurship/startup skills for elected students
2013 - 2016
HampadiVice Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder
■ ARTAN Co-working Space
■ ARTAN Corridor from Idea to Phenomena Service(CIPS)
■ ARTAN Digital Marketing Agency
■ Teenworking, An education-based startup to self-actualization of teenagers
Since 2013
Arman Tose'e Azerbayjan NoavarEvent designer/developer
Tasks and Achievements:
■ Holding more than 1000 man-hours events/workshops
Education
2022
DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration)
University: Faculty of Economics and Management, Tabriz University
2022
MBA (Master of Business Administration) (in Marketing), MSc
University: Tabriz Nabi Akram University
2022
Mechanical Engineering (in Solid Design), BSc
University: Tabriz University
2022
Diploma Mathematics-Physics
School: National Organization for Development of Extraordinary Talents
Soft Skills
Active Listening
Creativity & innovation
Complex problem-solving
Education & Training
System Analysis
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Hard Skills
Mentorshiping
Coaching
Poetry
fiddle(Kamança) playing
Swimming
Aerobic
Taekwondo
Language Skills
Azerbaijani
Turkish
English
Persian
Some of Teaching Experiences
2022
Comprehensive University of Applied SciencesEntrepreneurship Basics
Academic course for Associate Degree students
2022
Tabriz university of medical sciencesBusiness Basics
Academic course for Master of science medical nanotechnology students
2013 - 2016
Tabriz Technical ComplexMarketing principles
Professional course
2013 - 2016
Tabriz Technical ComplexPrinciples of negotiation
Professional course
2011 - 2013
Tabriz university of medical sciencesBusiness model development
Professional course
2022
Comprehensive University of Applied SciencesEntrepreneurship Basics
academic course
2202
Ministry of education national Stem cell and regenerative medicine OlympiadBusiness Model Canvas (BMC), Feasibility study
National training course
2022
Ministry of education national thinking & entrepreneurship OlympiadComplex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Innovation skills, Team working, Value proposition
National training course
Certificates
Certificate of approval to recognize successful completion of coaching course under the Faracoach institute which is approved as an ICF approved coach specific training hours(ACSTH) ICF(International Coaching Federation)
(Busines Analysis Body of Knowledge)
Institute:YAS Innovation Center & Iran Silicon Valey(Pardis Technology Park)
Institute: General Directorate of Standards and Industrial Research of East Azerbaijan
Institute: General Directorate of Standards and Industrial Research of East Azerbaijan
University: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
University: Nabi Akram University
University: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
University: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
University: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Institute: Industrial Management Institute
Institute: General Directorate of Standards and Industrial Research of East AzerbaijanSpeaking Levelz
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