Dr. Reza Yadegari

Founder and Owner of Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House | CEO of UNEDBO | Entrepreneurship Researcher | Author | Business Strategist | Media Producer
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About Dr. Reza Yadegari
Dr. Reza Yadegari is a prominent figure in the development and promotion of entrepreneurship culture in Iran and internationally. Through years of academic, media, and managerial activities, he has worked to promote entrepreneurial role models and integrate entrepreneurship into public and professional life.
As CEO of the international organization UNEDBO and a pioneer in developing models for personal and economic growth, he has pursued initiatives focused on entrepreneurship education, business development, and the preservation of entrepreneurial experiences.
Dr. Yadegari defines his primary mission as transforming society's understanding of entrepreneurship. Through content creation, specialized training, international activities, and the presentation of real-world role models, he has sought to encourage creativity, perseverance, responsibility, and opportunity creation.
He believes sustainable progress depends on cultivating a culture in which individuals learn to recognize opportunities, overcome challenges, and create value for society.
A Pioneer in Promoting Entrepreneurship Culture
Dr. Yadegari's work centers on expanding public awareness of entrepreneurship and demonstrating how entrepreneurial thinking can contribute to individual development, organizational improvement, and economic progress.
His activities span publishing, education, media production, public-sector management, business consulting, and international cooperation. Across these fields, he has emphasized the importance of documenting real entrepreneurial experiences and making practical business knowledge accessible to future generations.
The Entrepreneurship Through the Approach of... Book Series
One of Dr. Yadegari's major initiatives has been the conceptualization and development of the Entrepreneurship Through the Approach of... book series, which introduces prominent Iranian entrepreneurs and documents their lives, ideas, challenges, and business achievements.
The series seeks to preserve the experiences of entrepreneurs who have contributed to Iran's economic development. Its biographical approach highlights personal journeys, professional decisions, obstacles, and lessons that may inform aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, researchers, and students.
The project represents a systematic effort to document entrepreneurial history in Iran through individual stories and business experiences.
International Book Publishing and Amazon Presence
Dr. Yadegari has led a substantial publishing initiative focused on the biographies of Iranian entrepreneurs. His résumé reports that the series has established a significant presence on Amazon, introducing Iranian entrepreneurial stories to readers beyond Iran.
The publishing initiative aims to increase the international visibility of Iranian entrepreneurs and preserve their professional experiences through books and related educational content.
Founder of the National Museum of Iranian Entrepreneurs
As part of his efforts to preserve entrepreneurial heritage, Dr. Yadegari founded the National Museum of Iranian Entrepreneurs. The initiative focuses on documenting, presenting, and preserving the history and achievements of Iranian entrepreneurs.
The museum's mission is to serve as an educational, cultural, and research-oriented resource that helps future generations understand the individuals and experiences that have shaped the country's business landscape.
He has also established an Iranian entrepreneurs' museum initiative in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Media and Educational Production: The Ultimate Formula for Success
Recognizing the role of media in shaping public attitudes, Dr. Yadegari has participated in professional media production and educational programming.
One of his major initiatives is The Ultimate Formula for Success, described in his professional profile as a specialized Iranian program focused on entrepreneurship role models.
The program introduces entrepreneurs, explores their professional journeys, examines challenges, and presents lessons that viewers can apply to their own personal and professional development.
His broader media activities have included educational content, radio productions, entrepreneurial biographies, and programs intended to promote business knowledge.
CEO of UNEDBO
As CEO of UNEDBO, Dr. Yadegari has pursued initiatives involving economic opportunity development, professional capacity-building, entrepreneurship education, and international cooperation.
The organization's stated areas of activity include developing opportunities for economic participation, supporting skills development, and building connections among countries and institutions in entrepreneurship and knowledge-based economic development.
Through organizational leadership, educational programs, and international projects, he aims to extend the reach of entrepreneurship initiatives beyond national borders.
His Vision: Building a Creative and Entrepreneurial Generation
Dr. Yadegari's activities in publishing, media, organizational management, education, and museum development share a common objective: promoting an entrepreneurial mindset and preserving knowledge for future generations.
He believes that societies progress when individuals learn to transform challenges into opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and take responsibility for creating economic and social value.
His work reflects a long-term commitment to building a future shaped by creativity, knowledge, initiative, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Professional Résumé of Dr. Reza Yadegari
Personal Information
Full Name: Dr. Reza Yadegari
Year of Birth: 1978
Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran
Marital Status: Married, with two children
Official Employment: Permanent employee of Tehran Municipality, with approximately 20 years of service
Areas of Specialization: Ideation, Systems Transformation, and Management
Entrepreneurship Experience: Active in the field since 1997
Education and Professional Training
Doctorate in International Entrepreneurship (D.Ph) — 2019
Master's Degree in New Business Entrepreneurship — 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management — 2003
Entrepreneurship Trainer Certification — Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), India, 2010
Professional Business Plan Development Course — Shell, United Kingdom, 2002
Professional Media Training — Beirut, Lebanon, 2005
Major National and International Awards and Achievements
Jalal Al-e Ahmad National Literary Award: Reported recipient in 2017 in recognition of more than two decades of work in Iranian economic literature and the writing of more than 500 titles documenting the biographies of prominent Iranian entrepreneurs. The exact award category and official citation should be verified before publication.
National Influential Entrepreneur Recognition: Received a certificate and title from the Social Security Organization in 2016.
International Book Publishing: Recognized in his professional résumé for publishing the Great Entrepreneurs of Iran book series through Amazon.
Urban Management Innovation: Selected as an outstanding idea developer at an event organized by Tehran Municipality's Cultural and Artistic Organization. His proposed initiatives included pedestrian bridges designed for BRT stations, an idea postcard, a scream room, an entrepreneur park, and a National Mayor's Day concept.
Home and Family Business Educational Films: Developed educational films on home-based and family businesses through a business plan recognized by Shell UK and the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran in 2002.
NAJA Efficiency and Public Relations Research: Received recognition from the Human Resources Deputy of the Law Enforcement Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran for research papers on improving efficiency and strengthening public relations during 2001–2002. His proposals reportedly included changing the organization's name to “Police,” introducing Mercedes-Benz police vehicles, developing women's police roles, and revising police uniforms.
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Researcher: Selected at the Iranian Industry Champions Festival in 2010.
Outstanding Tehran Municipality Employee: Recognized in 2016.
National Kookbaz Festival: Selected as an outstanding participant in 2018 by the Social Security Organization of the Armed Forces.
Media Recognition: Interviewed as an outstanding entrepreneurship researcher by Hamshahri Javan in 2011 and Hamshahri Eghtesad in 2015.
Entrepreneurial Creator Recognition: Featured as an entrepreneurial creator on IRIB Channel 5 in 2020.
ACIBP Recognition: Reportedly recognized by the international institution ACIBP as a professional and influential figure in global entrepreneurship in 2019.
Specialized Skills
Extensive knowledge of contemporary entrepreneurship and professional involvement in the field since 1997.
Professional business communication and commercial relationship management.
Organizational and international public relations.
Sales, marketing, advertising, and brand development.
Good working proficiency in English for entrepreneurship-related professional communication.
Professional Experience and Leadership Positions
Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship Organizations
CEO of UNEDBO in Iran and Dubai.
CEO of the UNESCO-Iran Business Development Institute, described in his résumé as connected to the United Nations office in Paris.
Founder and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum of Great Iranian Entrepreneurs.
Founder of the Great Iranian Entrepreneurs Museum initiative in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nirougah Karafarinan Bartar Parsi Company.
Board Member of Nirougah Tose'e San'at-e Ghaza Company.
CEO of the University of Tehran Faculty of Science and Technology Supporters Foundation.
First Entrepreneurship Director and designer of Tehran Municipality's entrepreneurship centers, launched in 2009.
Secretary of Tehran Municipality's Entrepreneurship Commission in 2017.
Founder and Head of the Dara Entrepreneurship Music Group.
Founder of the systematic documentation of the lives of prominent Iranian entrepreneurs.
Founder of the Great Iranian Entrepreneurs Museum initiative on Amazon under the name Entrepreneurs Great Iranian.
Member of the Elite and Researchers Club since 2015.
Secretary of the Iranian Professional Speakers Foundation since 2010.
Founder and owner of the Ketabkhan chain of restaurants, described in his résumé as the world's first “book sandwich” concept, since 2018.
Board Member of the Milad Tower Food Court since 2019.
Founder of the international UNESCO Entrepreneurs Football Team.
Tehran Municipality and Urban Management
Deputy to the Deputy for Social and Cultural Affairs, District 7.
Head of the Tourism Department, District 7, in 2016.
Head of the Studies Department, District 7, in 2015.
Head of the Urban Planning and Development Department, District 7, in 2014.
Head of the Social and Cultural Department, District 7, Zone 3, in 2013.
Advisor to the Mayor of District 7 in 2011.
Director of the Social Services Center, District 3, in 2010.
Deputy Head of Public Relations, District 7, in 2008.
Head of the Executive Committee for the Suggestions System, District 7, in 2014.
Secretary of the Entrepreneurship Commission of Tehran Municipality in 2017.
Head of the Steering Committee of Tehran Municipality's Innovation Center in 2020.
Director of Public Relations at Tehran Municipality's Social and Welfare Services Company.
Director of Public Relations at Tehran Municipality's Entrepreneurship Headquarters.
Director of the Entrepreneurship Growth and Development Center, District 2.
Director of the Entrepreneurship Growth and Development Center, District 3, in 2009.
Director of the Entrepreneurship Growth and Development Center, District 5.
Director of the Entrepreneurship Growth and Development Center, District 10.
Representative of Tehran Municipality's Urban Services Company at the United Nations–UNESCO, since 2020.
Secretary of the United Nations–UNESCO Iran Business Committee, since 2018.
Secretary of the UNESCO Business Club, since 2020.
Business Consulting, Branding, and Private-Sector Experience
Economic and Investment Advisor to the Astan Quds Razavi Business Company.
Senior Entrepreneurship Advisor to the National Union of Gold and Jewelry Producers and Exporters in 2020.
Economic Advisor to the Asian Electronic Sports Federation in 2020.
Senior Advisor to Zar Macaron Holding.
Senior Advisor to the national Gold and Jewelry Union.
Brand Development, Public Relations, Advertising, and Market Development Manager for the Good Father restaurant chain in 2012.
Brand Development Director and Public Relations Consultant for Behrouz Food Company in 2007.
Brand Development Manager and Entrepreneurship Consultant for Khadamat Aval, a telecommunications services company, in 2009.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Milad Tower Food Court since 2019.
Entrepreneurship Education and University Activities
Member of Amirkabir University of Technology's Entrepreneurship Center in 1999.
Member of Sharif University of Technology's Entrepreneurship Center in 2000.
Entrepreneurship Specialist at Sharif University of Technology in 2001.
Electronic Employment and Entrepreneurship Specialist at Amirkabir University of Technology in 2000.
Entrepreneurship Training Specialist at the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research's Employment Support Organization.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship courses at Sharif University of Technology.
Lecturer in professional public speaking at Sharif University of Technology.
Lecturer in professional negotiation techniques at Sharif University of Technology.
Lecturer in successful business start-up courses at Amirkabir University of Technology.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship, confidence-building, success, marketing, sales, advertising, management, and business planning at the University of Tehran Entrepreneurship Center for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship courses for the Prisons Organization.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship programs at secondary schools throughout Tehran.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship and social etiquette at schools affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship and urban management for Tehran municipal district managers.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship programs for national empowerment initiatives and the Expediency Discernment Council.
Project designer and manager for a national distance-learning entrepreneurship program at the University of Tehran Entrepreneurship Center.
First lecturer in a professional public-speaking course authorized by the University of Tehran Entrepreneurship Center, according to his résumé.
Lecturer in specialized entrepreneurship programs at Sharif University of Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, and other institutions.
Media, Publishing, and Editorial Leadership
Producer and founder of Great Entrepreneurs radio dramas at the General Department of Radio.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Aseman-e Doosti, described in his résumé as Iran's first entrepreneurship weekly, established in 2000.
Founder and Deputy Managing Director of Nasl-e Bartar, described in his résumé as Iran's first entrepreneurship monthly, established in 1999.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Tafahom, described in his résumé as Iran's first entrepreneurship newspaper, established in 2001.
Editor of Raz biweekly magazine in 2011.
Editor of the entrepreneurship special edition of Hamshahri newspaper in 2001.
Entrepreneurship Desk Editor at Etemad newspaper in 2001.
Entrepreneurship Desk Editor at the Karafarine magazine of the Association of Industrial Managers.
Research team member for Payesh, a television program produced by Channel One's Knowledge and Economy Group.
Economic and entrepreneurship expert on Radio Tejarat.
Tourism entrepreneurship expert on Radio Tejarat.
Entrepreneurship expert on Radio Farhang.
Secretary of the Iranian Industry Champions Festival in 2010.
Founder and rights holder of the first SMS-based fan club for prominent Iranian entrepreneurs, launched in collaboration with Hamrah Aval in 2013.
Designer and head of the Entrepreneurial Children initiative at the Association for the Protection of Children's Rights.
Director of the House of Entrepreneurs of Iran.
Member of the UNESCO Iran Business Club.
Founder of the Great Entrepreneurs biographical publishing initiative.
Courses, Festivals, and Conferences Organized
Dr. Yadegari's reported activities include the design, delivery, and organization of entrepreneurship education programs, professional development courses, and business events.
Lecturer in entrepreneurship courses at Sharif University of Technology.
Lecturer in professional public-speaking courses at Sharif University of Technology.
Lecturer in professional negotiation techniques at Sharif University of Technology.
Lecturer in successful business launch courses at Amirkabir University of Technology.
Instructor in professional public speaking at Tehran Municipality's District 7.
Instructor in entrepreneurship, self-confidence, success, marketing, sales, advertising, management, and business planning at the University of Tehran Entrepreneurship Center.
Instructor in entrepreneurship courses at the Prisons Organization.
Instructor in entrepreneurship courses at Tehran secondary schools.
Instructor in entrepreneurship and social etiquette at schools affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Instructor in entrepreneurship and urban management for municipal managers.
Instructor in entrepreneurship programs for national empowerment initiatives and the Expediency Discernment Council.
Designer and manager of a national distance-learning entrepreneurship project at the University of Tehran Entrepreneurship Center.
Organizer of the first series of meetings with the country's leading entrepreneurs.
Organizer of the first employment agencies festival in Tehran Province.
Organizer of the first entrepreneurship festival in the tourism industry.
Organizer of the first conference for entrepreneurs in the gold and jewelry industry.
Organizer of specialized training courses for organizations and companies.
Reported first instructor of a scientific public-speaking course under authorization from the University of Tehran Entrepreneurship Center.
Corporate and Institutional Training
Advanced sales training — Aptus Iran Company.
Advanced sales training — Azim Khodro Company.
Advanced sales training — Ideal Iranian Holding.
Corporate entrepreneurship — Shiraz Municipality.
Entrepreneurship training — Shiraz University.
Entrepreneurship training — Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University.
Professional public-speaking training for more than 200 prominent Iranian entrepreneurs and businesspeople through public and private programs.
Public speaking and negotiation training for managers of Qazvin Municipality.
Specialized entrepreneurship training across various Tehran municipal districts.
Specialized entrepreneurship courses at Sharif University of Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, and other universities.
Books and Publications
Dr. Yadegari's reported publications cover entrepreneurship, professional development, public speaking, creativity, business management, marketing, sales, and the biographies of Iranian entrepreneurs.
Authored Books
Practical Foundations of Iranian Entrepreneurship — published by Alzahra University Press.
Always Rising — described in his résumé as a comprehensive entrepreneurship guide in Iran.
Speak and Succeed — described as a comprehensive guide to professional public speaking.
From Employee to Manager — a guide to career advancement techniques.
Public Relations Like the Professionals — a guide to public relations management.
New Thinking — a guide to creativity and innovation.
Working Mothers — a guide to women entrepreneurs.
The Great Banker — a guide to the professional life of a banker.
The Great Restaurateur — a guide to establishing a restaurant in Iran.
Step by Step Toward Opening a Café — a guide to establishing a café.
Principles and Techniques of Financial Management.
Advanced Professional Selling.
Advanced Real Estate Sales.
Human Resource Management.
A Comprehensive Guide to Social Etiquette for Children.
The Triumph of Will — described in his résumé as an entrepreneurship guide in Iran.
Professional Marketing and Advertising in the Style of Bijan Pakzad.
Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Iranian Businesses.
Translated Books
Theoretical Foundations of Entrepreneurship, by David Harper — translated and published by Islamic Azad University Press.
Entrepreneurial DNA, by Joe Abraham — translated and published by Islamic Azad University Press.
The Entrepreneurship Through the Approach of... Series
Dr. Yadegari reports authorship of more than 500 titles in the Entrepreneurship Through the Approach of... series, documenting the biographies and experiences of prominent Iranian entrepreneurs.
According to his résumé, the series has received academic support or endorsement associated with Sharif University of Technology, Iran University of Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University, and UNESCO. The exact nature and scope of each institution's involvement should be confirmed before the endorsements are described more specifically.
The series aims to preserve entrepreneurial experiences, share practical business knowledge, and introduce Iranian business figures to readers in Iran and internationally.
Contact and Professional Inquiries
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Website: https://www.karafarinanebozorg.com
Organization: Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House
Professional Roles: Founder and Owner of Great Entrepreneurs Publishing House; CEO of UNEDBO
Areas of Interest: Entrepreneurship, business biographies, publishing, innovation, management, economic development, and entrepreneurial heritage.
Preserving Entrepreneurial Legacies. Inspiring Future Generations.