I am an entrepreneurial marketing executive with extensive experience in B2C marketing, eCommerce, and AdTech. I’ve helped startups and large organizations scale growth through data-driven strategies, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on execution. I thrive at the intersection of product thinking and disruptive technologies, crafting integrated marketing programs that drive tangible results. Over the years I’ve led marketing teams at Digikala, Takhfifan, Netbarg, Digistyle, PayamGostar, Farakav, and others, developing budgets, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies that align with business goals. I love building teams, mentoring talent, and translating complex ideas into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable growth.

Shayan Tawabi

I am an entrepreneurial marketing executive with extensive experience in B2C marketing, eCommerce, and AdTech. I’ve helped startups and large organizations scale growth through data-driven strategies, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on execution. I thrive at the intersection of product thinking and disruptive technologies, crafting integrated marketing programs that drive tangible results. Over the years I’ve led marketing teams at Digikala, Takhfifan, Netbarg, Digistyle, PayamGostar, Farakav, and others, developing budgets, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies that align with business goals. I love building teams, mentoring talent, and translating complex ideas into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable growth.

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I am an entrepreneurial marketing executive with extensive experience in B2C marketing, eCommerce, and AdTech. I’ve helped startups and large organizations scale growth through data-driven strategies, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on execution. I thrive at the intersection of product thinking and disruptive technologies, crafting integrated marketing programs that drive tangible results.

Over the years I’ve led marketing teams at Digikala, Takhfifan, Netbarg, Digistyle, PayamGostar, Farakav, and others, developing budgets, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies that align with business goals. I love building teams, mentoring talent, and translating complex ideas into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable growth.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Partner | Creator at SecretAlphaX
February 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded and led an NFT and crypto advertising business managing two major Twitter accounts and Discord community. Delivered ~20K to $40K monthly revenue through advertising and subscription sales. Developed growth strategies and digital campaigns increasing user engagement by over 50%.
Director Of Marketing And Digital at Farakav
April 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Directed marketing for Farakav Holding, overseeing platforms including Anten and Varzesh3. Advised CEO and senior management on business operations and growth initiatives. Developed growth strategies and digital campaigns increasing Anten's traffic, leads and revenue up to 60 percent.
Marketing Director at Takhfifan / Netbarg
November 1, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Led a marketing team of 20+ at Iran’s largest group-buying website. Managed eCommerce marketing, communications, and online media strategies.
Marketing Director at First Eurasia eCommerce (1st.co.com)
March 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Oversaw marketing for leading CRM software PayamGostar and related portfolios with a team of 10+. In a short period, hit the annual lead generation targets resulting in helping sales team close deals and make the target happen.
Digital Advertising Manager at Digikala Group
February 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Leading Digital Advertising Team at Digikala Group (Digikala, Digistyle, Fidibo): Paid Media, SEM, Programmatic, PPC, Retargeting, Social Ads and other Paid Channels. Focusing on driving and directing massive targeted traffic on specific pages where needed, creating big retargeting audiences and optimizing ROAS.
Paid Marketing Manager at DIGISTYLE
February 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Marketing Manager handling paid campaigns and performance marketing.
Marketing Manager at DMC
February 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Marketing Manager of DMC, responsible for planning, development, and execution of clients' Sales and Marketing campaigns. Executing and launching projects for clients like Digistyle, and other startups.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Reyhoon
January 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Overseeing the planning, and execution of the organization's Marketing initiatives. Negotiated and dealt with agencies for Marketing campaign planning and executions. Responsible for managing all channels: SEO/SEM, Display Advertising, Content Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing etc.
Partner | Creator at SecretAlphaX
February 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded and led an NFT and crypto advertising business; managed two major Twitter accounts and Discord community; delivered ~20K to $40K monthly revenue through advertising and subscription sales; developed growth strategies and digital campaigns increasing user engagement by over 50%.
Director Of Marketing And Digital at Farakav Holding
September 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Directed marketing for Farakav Holding, overseeing platforms including Anten, Varzesh3; advised CEO and senior management on business operations and growth initiatives; developed growth strategies and digital campaigns increasing Anten's traffic, leads and revenue up to 60 percent.
Marketing Director at Takhfifan / Netbarg
August 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led a marketing team of 20+ at Iran’s largest group-buying website; managed eCommerce marketing, communications, and online media strategies.
Marketing Director at First Eurasia eCommerce (1st.co.com)
July 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025
Oversaw marketing for leading CRM software PayamGostar and related portfolios with a team of 10+; in a short period, hit the annual lead generation targets supporting sales and closing deals.
Digital Advertising Manager at Digikala Group
February 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Led Digital Advertising Team at Digikala Group (Digikala, Digistyle, Fidibo): Paid Media, SEM, Programmatic, PPC, Retargeting, and other Paid Channels; focused on driving targeted traffic and optimizing ROAS.
Paid Marketing Manager at DIGISTYLE
February 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Marketing Manager overseeing digital campaigns and channels.

Education

Bachelor (BSc/BA) - Business/Commerce/Management at University of Tehran
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Master of Business Administration (Strategy) at Karoon University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Associate, Computer & Information Sciences at Karoon University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Business/Commerce/Management at University of Tehran
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Master of Business Administration (Strategy) at Karoon University
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Associate - Computer & Information Sciences at Karoon University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor in Business/Commerce/Management at University of Tehran
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Master of Business Administration (Strategy) at Karoon University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Associate - Computer & Information Sciences at Karoon University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Google Analytics Advanced Certificate
January 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Google Iran Inbound Certificate
January 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
HubSpot Certificate
January 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Google Analytics Advanced Certificate
January 1, 2017 - September 6, 2025
Inbound Certification
January 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
HubSpot Certification
January 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Google Analytics Advanced Certificate
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Inbound Certification
January 1, 2015 - September 9, 2025
HubSpot Certification
January 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other