Sassan Kimiavi
Chief Executive Officer at ALTA Worldwide LLC
Profile
Sassan is a partner at Blu Venture Investors and serves on the Innovations Investment Committee.
He began his career in the IT sector, working in leadership positions for various IT professional services firms in the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area.
In 1997, he co-founded Paragon Technology Group with his wife, Gazelle Hashemian Kimiavi.
Together, they successfully grew the company until they sold it in 2012.
Sassan—whose experience includes IT governance and implementation of complex IT systems for clients in the pharmaceutical and telecommunication sectors, the Department of Defense, and various federal agencies—served as the CEO of the company for 15 years prior to its sale.
After the sale of Paragon, he founded ALTA Development LLC and ALTA Worldwide LLC, where he currently serves as the president and CEO.
ALTA companies are focused on commercial and residential real estate development.
Sassan received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1985 from GW.
In 1987 and 1998, respectively, he received his master of science and doctorate of science degrees in computer science from GW.
As an early-stage investor, Sassan enjoys helping entrepreneurs innovate and grow their companies.
When evaluating startups, he looks for a well-supported idea behind the company, a path to profitable growth and an eventual exit, and a strong executive team that is able to execute and deliver on the business plan.
Sassan Kimiavi active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Blu Venture Investors LLC
Blu Venture Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blu Venture Investors LLC (Blu Venture Investors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Jim Hunt, Robert Proctor, Kevin Hollins, and JS Gamble. The firm is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-05-31 |
Alta Development Group LLC | Chief Executive Officer | - |
ALTA Worldwide LLC | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Sassan Kimiavi
Companies | Position | End |
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Paragon Technology Group, Inc.
Paragon Technology Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Paragon Technology Group, Inc. provides program management, information technology and logistics services. Its services include project management, portfolio management, end-to-end supply Chain management and business process re-engineering. The company was founded by Gazelle Hashemian and Sassan Kimiavi in 1997 and is headquartered in Scott Air Force Base, IL. | Founder | 2012-01-17 |
NuVision Systems Management, Inc.
NuVision Systems Management, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services NuVision Systems Management, Inc. provided engineering, computer programming and consulting services. The company was founded in 2009 and was headquartered in Vienna, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Sassan Kimiavi
George Washington University | Doctorate Degree |
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Private companies | 5 |
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Paragon Technology Group, Inc.
Paragon Technology Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Paragon Technology Group, Inc. provides program management, information technology and logistics services. Its services include project management, portfolio management, end-to-end supply Chain management and business process re-engineering. The company was founded by Gazelle Hashemian and Sassan Kimiavi in 1997 and is headquartered in Scott Air Force Base, IL. | Technology Services |
NuVision Systems Management, Inc.
NuVision Systems Management, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services NuVision Systems Management, Inc. provided engineering, computer programming and consulting services. The company was founded in 2009 and was headquartered in Vienna, VA. | Industrial Services |
Blu Venture Investors LLC
Blu Venture Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blu Venture Investors LLC (Blu Venture Investors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Jim Hunt, Robert Proctor, Kevin Hollins, and JS Gamble. The firm is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. | Finance |
Alta Development Group LLC | |
ALTA Worldwide LLC |
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