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Iran Karimian

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Head of Accelerator and Startup Ecosystem, Canada at Google
📍 Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Iran Karimian is the Head of Accelerator and Startup Ecosystem for Google in Canada, where she focuses on empowering founders and supercharging startup growth. With a background in corporate communications, she is recognized for her stellar event management, excellent leadership, and organizational skills.

Outside of her primary role, Iran is passionate about leveraging technology for social impact. She serves as an Advisor for Tech2Empower Guatemala, an initiative supporting women-led organizations. Her interest in community leadership was also evident during her university years as a Public Relations Officer.

She holds a certification in "The Science of Wellbeing" from Yale University.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head of Accelerator and Startup Ecosystem, Canada
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Canadian Startups
Her role at Google is entirely focused on developing and supporting Canada's startup ecosystem through accelerator programs, technology, and expertise.
AI for Business
Actively shares insights on how Canadian startups and small businesses can utilize AI to unlock growth and business potential.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Head of Accelerator and Startup Ecosystem, Canada
Google
5-2022 - 11-2023
Startup Ecosystem Lead, Canada
Google
3-2021 - 5-2022
Event Production Manager, Canada Accelerators
Google via Adecco
11-2019 - 3-2021
Event Marketing Manager
Google via Adecco
1-2019 - 11-2019
Talent Marketing Consultant
LoyaltyOne
In the press

Media appearances

Inside Google for Startups Accelerator Programs with Iran Karimian. Featured in Spotify
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Latest Google for Startups Accelerator cohort makes AI de‑facto entry requirement. Featured in Betakit
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Education
2012 - 2013
Corporate Communications
Seneca Polytechnic
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.H)
University of Guelph
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