OCIACC Success Summit: Real Stories. Real Lessons.

OCIACC Success Summit: Real Stories. Real Lessons.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (4:30 PM - 8:30 PM) (PDT)

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This event is hosted by a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber.

The OC Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (OCIACC), in partnership with the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, invites you to the Success Summit — an evening featuring visionary founders, innovators, and business leaders sharing the real stories behind their success.

Opening Remarks Prof. Imran Currim, Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Director of the Beall Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Keynote Speakers Shirin Behzadi, Entrepreneur and Investor — from gas station cashier to billion-dollar CEO Scott Duffy, Entrepreneur and AI Strategist, former Tony Robbins sales leader who built and sold his company to Richard Branson's Virgin Group

Fireside Chats Payam Zamani, Founder & CEO of One Planet Group, Buyerlink, and Quite Remarkable, in conversation with host Bita Milanian, Chief Marketing Officer of One Planet Group & Quite Remarkable

Durana Elmi, Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer & Chief Experiential Officer of Cymbiotika, in conversation with host Parham Javaherian, CEO of JumpstartMD

Founders Panel Leila Safavi, Ph.D., Founder & CEO of Purist Inc., advancing the future of radiopharmaceuticals Sam Madani, Co-Founder & CEO of BOMANI (Forbes 30 Under 30) Zarina Bahadur, Founder & CEO of 123 Baby Box, from garage startup to national brand Moderated by Nina Barber, J.D., CEO of Norooz Clinic

Master of Ceremony: Shani Moslehi, Founder and CEO of OCIACC

Enjoy startup resource tables, investor connections, and networking, with refreshments served throughout the evening.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (4:30 PM - 8:30 PM) (PDT)
StartsWed Sep 30 2026, 4:30pm PDT
EndsWed Sep 30 2026, 8:30pm PDT
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