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Founder Testimonials
"I've known Bahram for nearly a decade, and we worked closely together during Italic's biggest growth period. He was instrumental on our product team, leading every single product launch we shipped. Since then, I've watched him evolve into a sharp thought partner, not just for me but for other founders in our circle. He's become a close confidant I run new ideas by. He has a special way of helping you see around corners and think from the customer's POV, inside out. That's because he thinks like a builder because he was one. If you have a chance to work with Bahram, say yes. You'll be in great hands."
Jeremy Cai
Founder & CEO of Italic
"Bahram has a rare quality: making founders feel genuinely seen. He asks the right questions to get to the heart of how you're really feeling about your business - validating your experience while not shying away from the feedback that actually makes you better. He's one of the first people I call when jamming on a new idea. Over time, he's become a great friend. If you're ever thinking about starting something, I cannot recommend Bahram enough."
Armon Shokravi
Co-Founder of AfterSell (acq. by Rokt)
"Bahram has incredible taste. He has a natural eye for design and a real instinct for media, marketing, and campaigns — you can tell it lights him up. Some of my favorite moments working with him have been jamming on creative ideas. It brings out a different side of him that you'll love. On a personal note, when I was going through a tough patch, Bahram was there. He picked up the phone every time I called. That's the kind of person he is. If you get the chance to work with him, take it."
Kati Holland
Founder of Courtly
"Most VCs start helping after the wire hits. Bahram starts before. He proved it during our acquisition by Rokt. As we were exploring potential partners, he connected us with one of the best M&A minds in e-commerce, who became a critical sounding board throughout the entire process. That intro alone shifted our leverage and helped us reach an outcome that genuinely changed our lives. To this day, he continues to send introductions that could help us in this next chapter leading Rokt. Bahram's the guy you want in your corner."
Varun Kundra
Co-Founder of AfterSell (acq. by Rokt)
"I've known Bahram for nearly a decade, and we worked closely together during Italic's biggest growth period. He was instrumental on our product team, leading every single product launch we shipped. Since then, I've watched him evolve into a sharp thought partner, not just for me but for other founders in our circle. He's become a close confidant I run new ideas by. He has a special way of helping you see around corners and think from the customer's POV, inside out. That's because he thinks like a builder because he was one. If you have a chance to work with Bahram, say yes. You'll be in great hands."
Jeremy Cai
Founder & CEO of Italic
"Bahram has incredible taste. He has a natural eye for design and a real instinct for media, marketing, and campaigns — you can tell it lights him up. Some of my favorite moments working with him have been jamming on creative ideas. It brings out a different side of him that you'll love. On a personal note, when I was going through a tough patch, Bahram was there. He picked up the phone every time I called. That's the kind of person he is. If you get the chance to work with him, take it."
Kati Holland
Founder of Courtly
"Most VCs start helping after the wire hits. Bahram starts before. He proved it during our acquisition by Rokt. As we were exploring potential partners, he connected us with one of the best M&A minds in e-commerce, who became a critical sounding board throughout the entire process. That intro alone shifted our leverage and helped us reach an outcome that genuinely changed our lives. To this day, he continues to send introductions that could help us in this next chapter leading Rokt. Bahram's the guy you want in your corner."
Varun Kundra
Co-Founder of AfterSell (acq. by Rokt)
"Bahram has a rare quality: making founders feel genuinely seen. He asks the right questions to get to the heart of how you're really feeling about your business - validating your experience while not shying away from the feedback that actually makes you better. He's one of the first people I call when jamming on a new idea. Over time, he's become a great friend. If you're ever thinking about starting something, I cannot recommend Bahram enough."
Armon Shokravi
Co-Founder of AfterSell (acq. by Rokt)
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