Maryam Etminan
CEO & Founder at Globali.ai
About
I'm Maryam Etminan, the CEO and Founder of Globali.ai. My career has been a journey from fundamental particle physics to building educational and legal-tech infrastructure. Currently, I am focused on solving 'regulatory friction' in global talent mobility by leveraging agentic AI to help international founders and professionals navigate U.S. immigration as a strategic decision infrastructure. With a background that spans a Ph.D. in Global Entrepreneurship and training at Stanford GSB, I am passionate about meritocracy and ensuring that talent isn't limited by geographic luck. I offer deep expertise in venture finance and startup scaling, and I'm always looking to connect with AI engineers, legal partners, and fellow founders who are interested in the intersection of AI and global mobility.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Expertise in U.S. immigration infrastructure
- ›Startup scaling and venture finance advice
- ›Mentorship for women in tech
- ›Strategic GTM insights
Looking for
- ›Excellent AI engineers (Next.js/Python)
- ›Independent immigration attorney partners
- ›C-level leaders (CMO/CRO)
- ›Global mobility leaders and VCs
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
Transitioned from physics academia to founding an educational operation in Iran, then moved into venture funding and startup visa consulting before launching an AI-driven global mobility platform.
Education
Ph.D. in Global Entrepreneurship (Swiss School of Business and Management), Stanford GSB Entrepreneurship Studies, M.S. in Fundamental Particle Physics (Shahid Beheshti University), B.S. in Nuclear Physics (Shiraz University).
Achievements
- ›Founded Globali.ai, reaching 11,000+ users
- ›Successfully defended Ph.D. thesis on regulatory friction (2024)
- ›Scaled Negaresh School to a multi-location operation
- ›Hosted high-demand webinars with former U.S. Immigration Judges
Opinions
- Global mobility should be treated as strategic 'decision infrastructure' rather than a reactive function.
- Global opportunities should be based on merit and talent rather than financial privilege.
- Stagnant regulation has created a 'bottleneck' for global innovation.
- Immigration strategy should be a 'starting constraint' for international talent.