You're seeing this page as if you were . The main menu is still yours, though. Exit from immersion
Maryam DaryabegiMD

Maryam Daryabegi

Innovation Strategy Leader

€1,500/day
Dubai City, AE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Maryam

With over 20 years of global, cross-industry experience, I design transformative, human-centered experiences that bridge strategy and creativity to deliver lasting impact. I specialize in innovation strategy, digital transformation, AI commercialization, and future workforce development — helping organizations and leaders navigate disruption and create breakthrough opportunities.

Whether leading ideation labs, co-creation workshops, or immersive cultural programs, I partner with executives and startups alike to turn ambiguity into clear, actionable strategies that inspire and engage. My work spans innovation ecosystems across six continents, with deep expertise in systems thinking, narrative design, and inclusive AI frameworks.

I’m also an educator and speaker, having trained over 15,000 leaders at MIT Sloan, Columbia University, and global conferences, and a trusted advisor to startups in digital health, fintech, and sustainability sectors.

If you’re looking for a strategic partner to lead transformative initiatives, scale AI innovation, or build future-ready leadership, let’s connect and bring your vision to life.

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Basic

  • French

    Basic

  • Persian

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Basic

Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Innovation Bazar
    Chief Innovation Strategist
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2019 - Today (7 years and 5 months)
    New York, NY, USA
    From 2019 onward, I led global consulting, coaching, and training engagements at Innovation Bazar, a practice I founded to help organizations and leaders navigate the intersection of AI, innovation, and human potential.

    Through Innovation Bazar, I worked with clients across North America, Europe, MENA, and Asia—delivering strategic advisory, executive workshops, and leadership development programs aimed at driving transformation in fast-evolving markets. I supported C-suite teams in embedding AI into strategy, culture, and operations, helping them turn disruption into opportunity.

    My work focused on building AI-literate, emotionally intelligent leaders through tailored coaching and immersive facilitation. I co-designed innovation roadmaps and agile execution plans that accelerated change and produced measurable business outcomes—often improving productivity by up to 50% and boosting customer engagement by 30% or more.

    At the core of Innovation Bazar was a human-centered, systems-thinking approach—one that combined technology, behavior, and purpose to create meaningful transformation. I applied strategic foresight, design thinking, and audience-first methodologies to guide clients through complex transitions with clarity and confidence.

    This work laid the foundation for my continued focus on future-of-work strategy, responsible AI leadership, and cross-functional innovation—equipping executives and organizations to lead with intention in an AI-powered world.
  • The NORTH by Female Founder Collective
    Strategic Advisor
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    December 2023 - Today (2 years and 6 months)
    New York, NY, USA
    At The North, I provide strategic advisory services to female tech leaders navigating complex business challenges and scaling their ventures. As a featured Strategic Advisor on this exclusive platform, I work directly with founders and C-suite executives to transform their vision into actionable growth strategies.
    My advisory services focus on:

    Innovation strategy development and implementation
    Digital transformation roadmapping
    AI commercialization and product strategy
    Leadership development for high-growth environments
    Experience design that drives user engagement and business results

    What sets my approach apart is my ability to turn ambiguity into alignment. I help leaders bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centered business solutions, ensuring strategies are both innovative and executable. Drawing from my 20+ years of international experience and my role as Chief Innovation Strategist at Innovation Bazar, I bring proven methodologies that generate measurable impact.

    Through exclusive one-on-one sessions and strategic consulting engagements at The North, I provide personalized guidance designed to accelerate business growth. Whether you're scaling an AI startup, leading digital transformation, or navigating market disruption, I design advisory experiences that don't just inform—they inspire decisive action and sustainable results. advisory services to female tech leaders.
  • Neol
    Innovation Strategy Leader
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
    London, UK
    As a featured independent expert on Neol, a global talent platform connecting organizations with top-tier strategic talent, I deliver Innovation Strategy Leadership services to companies seeking to evolve their approach to talent, technology, and growth. I support leaders in turning uncertainty into competitive advantage through targeted, project-based consulting engagements.

    My services through Neol include:

    Innovation strategy development for scaling organizations

    AI-driven consulting combined with human-centered leadership practices

    Executive training and coaching for digital transformation

    Organizational culture development to foster innovation and engagement

    Strategic planning for navigating complex, fast-changing market environments

    What sets my approach apart is a systems-thinking mindset and a deep ability to align cutting-edge technology with purpose-driven leadership. I work with startups, enterprises, and institutions to co-design innovation operating models that are scalable, measurable, and rooted in real-world execution.

    Through Neol’s platform, I deliver tailored consulting, workshops, and leadership programs that help organizations not just keep pace with change—but lead it. My methodologies consistently create environments where innovation thrives and teams deliver transformational results.

Recommendations

Be the first to recommend Maryam

Help this freelancer shine by sharing your experience working together.

These freelancer profiles also match your criteria

AgathaA

Agatha Frydrych

Backend Java Software Engineer

4.7

(3)

2

BaptisteB

Baptiste Duhen

Fullstack developer

4.6

(4)

5

AmedA

Amed Hamou

Senior Lead Developer

4

(2)

7

AudreyA

Audrey Champion

Web developer

4.3

(3)

4

Education

  • Master's Degree
    New York University
    2015
    Master's Degree

Skill set (19)

Categories