Ramy Rahimi
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Ramy.Rahimi@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Management, Marketing and Operations Department
- College
- College of Business
Office Hours
T,Th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & By Appointment (Virtual or In-person)Areas of Expertise
Technology Management, Technology Transfer and Commercialization, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Global Business, Management Information Systems, and Creative Digital Media Design & Development.
External Links
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Biography
Dr. Ramy A. Rahimi is a seasoned leader in technology development and commercialization startups, with over 18 years of experience in the creative technology industry. He has made significant contributions to the industry as a creative technologist, entrepreneur, and educator, specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Currently, Dr. Rahimi serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), where he channels his expertise to advise and mentor students to lead and disrupt the future of aviation, aerospace, and space. His unique combination of experience and skills make him an exceptional mentor, as he instills in his students the startup mindset, innovation, and business acumen necessary to embark on the entrepreneurial path.
In addition to his role as an educator, Dr. Rahimi is a founder and CEO of several startup ventures. He serves as the ERAU Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship's director and strategic adviser, bringing his wealth of experience to aspiring entrepreneurs in the aviation, aerospace, and space industries. Through his leadership, Dr. Rahimi guides the development of new technologies and businesses that can transform the industry and create a lasting impact on society.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Production Management: Management Information Systems, Chungnam National University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Information Technology, California State University-Fullerton
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, California State University-Northridge
Courses Taught
Entrepreneurship I (BA 318), Entrepreneurship II (BA 438), and Venture Creation (BA 636).
Professional Experience
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2019 — 2021 | Assistant Professor of Technology Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship — Chungnam National University, College of Economics and Management.
2016 — 2019 | Assistant Professor of Global Business — Hannam University, Linton School of Global Business.
2014 — 2016 | Lecturer of Media and Communication Studies — Al Akhawayn University In Ifrane, School of Humanities and Social Science.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 — Present | CEO / Founder — ESHIPCARE, South Korea / USA
2014 — 2016 | Managing Director / Founder — Epic Content, Los Angeles, CA
2008 — 2014 | Executive Creative Director / Co-founder — BIGPIE, Los Angeles, CA
2006 — 2010 | Head of Sales & Marketing — Wiredrive (By Shift), SaaS / Agency, Los Angeles, CA
2003 — 2006 | Manager / Sales Leader — Apple Inc., Santa Monica, CA
2000 — 2003 | Creative Designer — CMP Media, Santa Monica, CA
Memberships and Credentials
CEEC — California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference
FVF — Florida Venture Forum
GCEC — Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers
IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
KACS — The Korea Association of Canadian Studies, at The American-Canadian Studies Institute
KTRA — Korea Trade Research Association
NACCE — National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
O-Prize — The Circle Foundation
GrowFL — Support and Accelerate Second-Stage Companies in Florida
USASBE — United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
VentureWell — Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers