About Zinat
Dr. Zinat Shariati is a distinguished scholar with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship. She holds a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tehran and has published extensively on crowdfunding platforms and business models. As a mentor and editor, she brings invaluable insights into startup accelerators and editorial boards. Her expertise includes entrepreneurial finance, digital transformation, and innovation systems, making her an ideal guide for aspiring entrepreneurs. Dr. Shariati is committed to driving impactful changes through mentoring and academic leadership.
Services Offered
Product Development
Bring your product ideas to life with our comprehensive product development services. From concept to launch, we guide you through the entire process—design, prototyping, development, and testing—to create innovative products that meet user needs and deliver lasting value.
Research
Gain insights and make informed decisions with our expert research services. We offer in-depth market research, data analysis, and academic studies to support your strategic goals. Whether you're exploring trends, evaluating competitors, or understanding customer needs, we provide the knowledge you need to move forward.
Product Launch Support
End-to-end assistance for launching products—market readiness, packaging, marketing materials, and post-launch tracking.
Packaging Design
Creative and functional design of packaging that ensures protection, usability, visual appeal, and regulatory compliance.
Technology Scouting
Identification and evaluation of emerging technologies, innovations, and potential partners to support R&D and strategic decisions.
Expertise
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Professional Summary
With extensive experience in project management, international business consultancy, and landscape design, the professional has demonstrated notable versatility and expertise in diverse fields. At Asiatech Holding, they spearheaded the implementation of the APQC framework, showcasing proficiency in project management. Their role as Head of Export Development at Maadiran Holding involved comprehensively expanding international customer bases and managing operations in Iraq. Additionally, their contributions as an International Business Consultant at Damatajhiz Co. led to the optimization of international profiles, further illustrating their capability in enhancing global business relations. Their earlier work as an Information Technology Support Specialist and Landscape Designer reflects a broad technical acumen and creative talent.
Work History
Project Manager of APQC framework implementation
Asiatech Holding
2024 - 2025
- Designed and implemented APQC framework.
Head of export development
Maadiran Holding
2022 - 2023
- Conducted R&D to extend customer base internationally. Built and managed three showrooms and office in Iraq. Supplied orders.
Information Technology Support Specialist
Cyruscrafts
2021 - 2021
International Business Consultant
Damatajhiz Co.
2021 - 2021
- Defined and optimized company's profile on Trademap and Interacen (ITC) platforms. Extended company's international relations.
Landspace designer
Mashhad municipality
2012 - 2014
- Designed greenwalls and roof gardens.
Education Summary
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship at the University of Tehran, focusing on optimizing reward-based crowdfunding campaigns for technology companies on digital platforms, with a specific examination of product networks. Previously completed a Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship at the University of Mazandaran, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Landscape Architecture from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary educational background bridging engineering principles and entrepreneurial innovation.
Education History
Ph.D. Entrepreneurship
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2020 - Present
Ph.D. Thesis: Optimizing reward-based crowdfunding campaign of technologic companies in digital platforms by considering the role of product network
MA. Entrepreneurship
University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
2018 - 2020
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Landscape Architecture
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2011 - 2015
Publications Summary
Zinat Shariati has established a notable presence in the field of digital crowdfunding through her extensive research publications, exploring the optimal design of reward-based crowdfunding campaigns and conceptual models within Islamic contexts. In 2026, her work appeared in prestigious journals such as the "Journal of Business Research" and the "International Journal of Technoentrepreneurship," showcasing her analyses of bibliometric trends and future research prospects in crowdfunding. Additionally, Shariati's 2023 article in the "International Journal of Business Innovation and Research" delves into the dynamics of electronic business models in Iranian startups. Her editorial expertise is also evident in her involvement with the book "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology," and as an author in a Springer book chapter mapping the evolution of digital platform-based crowdfunding.
Published Works
Reward-based Crowdfunding Platforms: Insights from Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Prospects
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Developing a conceptual model of reward-based crowdfunding platforms (RBCFP) in Islamic contexts: insights from bibliometric and content analysis
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Optimal design of reward-based crowdfunding campaign on digital platform considering the role of product network
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Mapping the Evolution of Reward-Based Crowdfunding: A Bibliometric analysis of Theoretical Underpinnings and Research Streams in Digital Platforms
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Identifying components affecting electronic business model in Iranian startups
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology
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