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Amir, Founder
Successful Webeneur Amir P. of Bia2 LLCWhen Amir P., 23, founded Bia2 LLC in April 2003, he really didn't know what he was getting himself into. His vision was simple – he wanted to create an online portal for a younger generation that allowed him to show others, specifically non-Iranians, the beauty and culture of his country. The site boasts editorial bloggers, music and video reviews, radio pieces, forums and much more. With a detailed eye on new technologies and an inherent business sense to continue to differentiate his site, Amir P. and team bring in over one million visitors per month. Although they are getting a good chunk of online traffic, there's still a lot to do to make sure copycatters and others that want to infringe on trademark rights don't try to grab their marketshare. Learn more about Amir P., Bia2.com and how this young professional found his niche as we feature him in this week's Young & Professional Profile.
Company
Bia2, LLC
Founded
April 2003
Website
www.Bia2.com
Name
Amir P.
Founder
Age
23
Hometown
Tehran, Iran
Current residence
Orlando, Florida
Education
University of Central Florida, Information System Technology, May 2006
Work Experience
Bia2, LLC, Founder, 2003-present
Laser Institute of America, Web Developer, 2006-Present
Ethnicity
Iranian
About the company
Our goal from day one has been to show people (non-Iranians specifically) the beauty of our country (Iran) and our people and to expose them with our culture our point of views. We've developed a successful web portal that allows us to do this. Our crew consists of:
Myself: founder of Bia2 - webmaster/developer
Pourya E.: Music Reviews, Forum administrator and Blog writer
Ramona P.: Photographer, Chat, Blog writer
Hessan F.: Advertising, Blog Writer
Romiseh P.: Marketing
Sobhan M.: Site Moderator
What are your day-to-day responsibilities?
Keeping the site updated with new material and new technologies. Keeping an eye on the servers to make sure everything runs smooth without any problems. Replying to emails I receive.
Most notable milestones
Serving over a million visitors monthly!
What's the biggest challenge?
Dealing with trademark issues and copycats. Recently a lot of other sites have tried to use our fame and reputation by using similar names to ours. I would like to express this here one more time - there is no other bia2 than the original bia2.com.
What's in store for the future?
Some new features on our site that has never been offered by any other Iranian sites. I would like to keep it as a surprise for now. But stay tuned and check out our site in the near future!
Who would you like to be contacted by?
Anyone! There is always something new I can learn from people plus I love meeting new people.
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Best way to keep a competitive edge
Be up to date with the new technologies. Know your competitors successes and failures.
Guiding principle in life
I only do what I love and have passion for.
Yardstick of success
Respecting our visitors and competitors.
Best practical advice
Go after what you have a passion for.
Supportive words from a family member or friend on your venture
My Parents, two lovely sisters (Romiseh and Ramona), Pourya, Hessan, Bahador, every other person who have helped us and believed in us and last but not least our loyal visitors. I am very lucky to have you all by my side.
What motivated you to get started?
I wanted to show people how beautiful my country Iran is.
Like best about what you do?
Being able to show the beauties of my country. Helping to promote new talented artists. Meeting new people and making a lot of new friends.
Like least about what you do?
Not having enough time to relax and enjoy life as I want to.
At age 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Civil Engineer.
Biggest pastime outside of work
Music
Person most interested in meeting
Gholamreza Takhti: Famous Iranian Wrestler
Leader in business most interested in meeting a
Pierre Omidyar - Founder of eBay. Not only he is a very successful businessman but he has changed the lives of so many people by creating eBay and his foundation. Also the fact that he is Iranian.
Three interesting facts about yourself
1. I drink milk with my food
2. I love singing song on my friends voicemails when they don't pickup the phone.
3. I setup my alarm everyday at 12 pm to wake up
Three characteristics that describe you
1. Creative
2. Shy
3. Dedicated
Three greatest passions
1. Family
2. Iran
3. Music
Favorite book
Purple Cow by Seth Godin
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