Dr. Mahshid Sanaeefard
Co-Founder, Author & Managing Director of Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House
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Entrepreneurship Author | Business and Economic Researcher | Publisher | Entrepreneurial Biography Specialist
Dr. Mahshid Sanaeefard is an Iranian author, publisher, and entrepreneurship specialist whose professional work focuses on documenting the lives, experiences, and achievements of Iranian entrepreneurs. As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House, she has dedicated her career to preserving entrepreneurial legacies and making business knowledge accessible to readers in Iran and internationally.
With an academic background in economics and entrepreneurship, nearly two decades of professional experience at Iran Air, and extensive involvement in publishing and economic literature, Sanaeefard brings together organizational experience, business knowledge, and a long-standing commitment to documenting entrepreneurial journeys.
Her work includes authoring entrepreneurial biographies, contributing to business and entrepreneurship publications, participating in editorial activities, and promoting the recognition of Iranian entrepreneurs and their contributions to economic development.
About Dr. Mahshid Sanaeefard
Dr. Mahshid Sanaeefard was born in Tehran, Iran, on August 28, 1979. Her academic and professional journey reflects a sustained interest in economics, entrepreneurship, organizational systems, and the people behind successful businesses.
She began her academic studies in economics before pursuing graduate-level education in entrepreneurship. Alongside her studies, she developed professional experience in systems and procedures, commercial operations, aviation maintenance procurement, and organizational improvement at Iran Air, Iran's national airline.
Her subsequent work in entrepreneurship education, economic analysis, editorial activities, and publishing has centered on documenting the experiences of Iranian entrepreneurs and preserving their stories for future generations.
Academic Background and Professional Training
Dr. Sanaeefard's academic background and professional training include:
Bachelor's Degree in Economics — Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
Master's Studies in Entrepreneurship — Islamic Azad University, Tehran Central Branch.
Doctoral Studies in Entrepreneurship Management — Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University.
Entrepreneurship Skills Training — Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran.
Marketing and Sales During Economic Recession — Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture.
Kaizen Management Training — University of Tehran, in a program involving Japanese university instructors.
Information Technology Skills Certificate — Tehran Municipality Entrepreneurship Headquarters.
IELTS Certificate — Reported score: 6.0; confirm the original certificate before publication.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TTC) — Teacher-training certificate.
Aviation A&P Crash Course — Iran Air.
Academic status and qualification titles should be presented according to the exact wording of the relevant certificates and university records.
Professional Career at Iran Air
Dr. Sanaeefard is a retired formal employee of Iran Air, with approximately 20 years of professional service. Her responsibilities covered systems analysis, commercial agency affairs, aviation maintenance procurement, and organizational participation.
Her professional roles and activities included:
Systems and Procedures Analyst — Studying organizational systems and operational procedures.
Agency Affairs Specialist, Commercial Department — Supporting commercial operations and agency-related activities.
Foreign Procurement Coordinator, Avionics Components — Working with foreign procurement activities for aircraft avionics components within the Engineering and Maintenance Department.
Member, Iran Air Young Consultants Group — Participating in the organization's young consultants initiative.
Member, Suggestions System Executive Committee — Contributing to the implementation of the suggestions system within Engineering and Maintenance.
This experience provided practical exposure to organizational processes, technical procurement, commercial operations, and structured problem-solving in the aviation sector.
Publishing Career and Entrepreneurial Literature
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House
Dr. Mahshid Sanaeefard is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House, an independent publishing initiative established in 1997 with a focus on the biographies and experiences of Iranian entrepreneurs.
Through this work, she has contributed to the documentation of entrepreneurial journeys, business histories, and the experiences of individuals who have helped shape Iran's business landscape.
The publishing house reports a catalogue of more than 500 published book titles. Its areas of focus include entrepreneur biographies, business history, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Author of Entrepreneurial Biographies
Sanaeefard's writing focuses on the lives and professional experiences of entrepreneurs, including their business decisions, challenges, achievements, and contributions.
Her work aims to preserve first-hand experiences and business stories as a source of historical documentation, research, and learning for future generations.
Selected titles and English-language editions can be explored through the publishing house's official website and relevant international book listings.
English-Language Publications
Sanaeefard has contributed to English-language books about Iranian entrepreneurs, with selected titles listed on Amazon. Her work supports the wider visibility of Iranian entrepreneurial experiences and makes these stories more accessible to international readers.
Readers can explore available titles through the publishing house's publication catalogue and verified book listings.
Recognition and Media Coverage
Dr. Sanaeefard's professional profile includes reported recognition and media coverage in the fields of entrepreneurship, economic literature, and publishing.
According to her professional résumé, she has been recognized as the only woman selected for the Jalal Al-e Ahmad National Literary Award in connection with more than two decades of work in Iranian economic literature. The exact award category, year, and official designation should be confirmed against the award's published records before this claim is used in international promotional materials.
Her work and expertise have also been featured or discussed in Iranian media, including:
Hamshahri Javan — Interview coverage relating to entrepreneurship books and publishing.
Hamshahri Eghtesadi — Coverage relating to entrepreneurship literature and publishing.
Hamkar-e Man, IRIB Channel 5 — Reported national media recognition in the field of entrepreneurship.
These appearances reflect her engagement with public discussions about entrepreneurship, business literature, and the role of entrepreneurial stories in economic understanding.
Economic and Entrepreneurship Activities
Beyond publishing, Dr. Sanaeefard has participated in several professional and editorial initiatives related to economics and entrepreneurship.
Her reported experience includes:
Economic Specialist — Adab Danan Engineering Consulting Company.
Entrepreneurship Specialist — Entrepreneurship Center, Sharif University of Technology.
Editorial Board Member — Nasl-e Bartar, described in her résumé as Iran's first entrepreneurship magazine.
Editorial Contributor — Karafarine Nab, a specialized entrepreneurship magazine.
Editorial Board Member — Tafahom Newspaper, described in her résumé as Iran's first entrepreneurship newspaper.
Member of the Board of Directors — UNESCO Iran Business Club.
These roles reflect her involvement in the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem, including business analysis, editorial work, entrepreneurship education, and professional networks.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Sanaeefard's principal areas of professional interest and experience include:
Entrepreneurial biographies and life-story documentation
Entrepreneurship and business history
Economics and business literature
Publishing and editorial management
Entrepreneurial knowledge preservation
Organizational systems and procedures
Commercial operations and procurement
Entrepreneurship education and professional development
A Commitment to Preserving Entrepreneurial Legacies
For Dr. Mahshid Sanaeefard, documenting entrepreneurial experiences is a way to preserve knowledge that might otherwise be lost. Entrepreneurial biographies can provide valuable insight into how businesses develop, how leaders respond to challenges, and how individual decisions influence organizations and communities.
Through her writing and publishing activities, she seeks to preserve the experiences of Iranian entrepreneurs and make their stories accessible to readers, researchers, business professionals, and future generations.
Her work reflects the broader mission of Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House: documenting entrepreneurial legacies, sharing business knowledge, and inspiring future generations.
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Organization: Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House
Professional Role: Co-Founder, Author & Managing Director