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👋 Hi, I’m Hesam.

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Nearly two decades of experience teaching university courses and workshops. I’ve taught courses in management information systems, entrepreneurship, industrial design, and engineering.
Former DJ during my years studying in grad school. I was (and continue to be) obsessed with the art of DJ’ing and crafting memorable experiences.
I’m a former software startup founder.
Currently, I build and launch new courses and programs as part of my work at the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) at Rice University.

In 2016, I helped start the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Rice University. I’m currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs. I’m also a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Jones Graduate School of Business.
Previously, in 2013, I founded the University of Houston’s startup accelerator and technology entrepreneurship program, RED Labs.
I’ve had the opportunity to build study abroad courses for undergraduate and graduate students in Peru, Brazil, France, Japan, and the Netherlands. One of my favorite experiences involves a bike ride through the largest forest in the Netherlands.

I’m currently experimenting with chatbots. I built one that helps you make a mixtape.
I’m exploring ways to help students expand their luck surface area so they can create their own opportunities.