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Mehdi Kajbaf
Mehdi Kajbaf is a Canadian-American entrepreneur, executive coach, and co-founder of Matboard and More, a leading U.S.-based e-commerce company specializing in custom matboards and picture frames. Established in 2012, the company has become a prominent player in the custom framing industry, offering a wide range of products and services to artists, photographers, and framing enthusiasts nationwide.
Early Life and Education
Born in Iran, Mehdi Kajbaf immigrated to Canada at a young age. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, graduating in 2008. Following his engineering degree, he earned an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University, equipping him with a blend of technical expertise and business acumen.
Career Matboard and More
In 2012, Mehdi co-founded Matboard and More alongside his brother Reza and their brother-in-law Mohammad. The idea stemmed from a desire to modernize the traditional matting and framing industry, making custom framing more accessible and affordable. Mehdi's role focused on business development and marketing, leveraging his engineering background and business education to drive the company's growth.
Under his leadership, Matboard and More expanded rapidly, outgrowing its initial warehouse three times within the first year. The company now serves a broad customer base across the United States, offering a user-friendly online platform for custom framing solutions.
Coaching and Facilitation
In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Mehdi is the founder of Organizational Effectiveness Solutions (OES), where he serves as a coach and facilitator. Through OES, he provides executive coaching and organizational development services, helping individuals and teams enhance their effectiveness and achieve their professional goals.
Mehdi is also an advocate for personal development and has shared his insights through various platforms, including interviews and articles. He emphasizes the importance of action and continuous learning in achieving success.
Personal Life
Mehdi resides in Marietta, Georgia, with his family. Outside of his professional commitments, he is passionate about personal development, travel, and adventure sports.
References:
"Meet Mehdi Kajbaf of Matboard and More." VoyageATL. https://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-mehdi-kajbaf-matboard-marietta/
"From 9-5 Engineer to Entrepreneurial Matboard Maker: Interview with Mehdi Kajbaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Matboard and More." Leveldo. https://leveldo.com/from-9-5-engineer-to-entrepreneurial-matboard-maker-interview-with-mehdi-kajbaf-ceo-and-co-founder-of-matboard-and-more/
"OES - by Mehdi Kajbaf (Coach/Facilitator)." Organizational Effectiveness Solutions. https://orgeffectiveness.ca/post/628062677183397888/meet-mehdi-kajbaf-co-founder-marketing
"The Story of Matboard." University of Waterloo Alumni News. https://uwaterloo.ca/alumni/news/story-matboard
References
[edit]Mehdi Kajbaf
Mehdi Kajbaf is a Canadian-American entrepreneur, executive coach, and co-founder of Matboard and More, a leading U.S.-based e-commerce company specializing in custom matboards and picture frames. Established in 2012, the company has become a prominent player in the custom framing industry, offering a wide range of products and services to artists, photographers, and framing enthusiasts nationwide.
Early Life and Education
Born in Iran, Mehdi Kajbaf immigrated to Canada at a young age. He pursued his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, graduating in 2008. Following his engineering degree, he earned an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University, equipping him with a blend of technical expertise and business acumen.
Career Matboard and More
In 2012, Mehdi co-founded Matboard and More alongside his brother Reza and their brother-in-law Mohammad. The idea stemmed from a desire to modernize the traditional matting and framing industry, making custom framing more accessible and affordable. Mehdi's role focused on business development and marketing, leveraging his engineering background and business education to drive the company's growth.
Under his leadership, Matboard and More expanded rapidly, outgrowing its initial warehouse three times within the first year. The company now serves a broad customer base across the United States, offering a user-friendly online platform for custom framing solutions.
Coaching and Facilitation
In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Mehdi is the founder of Organizational Effectiveness Solutions (OES), where he serves as a coach and facilitator. Through OES, he provides executive coaching and organizational development services, helping individuals and teams enhance their effectiveness and achieve their professional goals.
Mehdi is also an advocate for personal development and has shared his insights through various platforms, including interviews and articles. He emphasizes the importance of action and continuous learning in achieving success.
Personal Life
Mehdi resides in Marietta, Georgia, with his family. Outside of his professional commitments, he is passionate about personal development, travel, and adventure sports.
References:
"Meet Mehdi Kajbaf of Matboard and More." VoyageATL. https://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-mehdi-kajbaf-matboard-marietta/
"From 9-5 Engineer to Entrepreneurial Matboard Maker: Interview with Mehdi Kajbaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Matboard and More." Leveldo. https://leveldo.com/from-9-5-engineer-to-entrepreneurial-matboard-maker-interview-with-mehdi-kajbaf-ceo-and-co-founder-of-matboard-and-more/
"OES - by Mehdi Kajbaf (Coach/Facilitator)." Organizational Effectiveness Solutions. https://orgeffectiveness.ca/post/628062677183397888/meet-mehdi-kajbaf-co-founder-marketing
"The Story of Matboard." University of Waterloo Alumni News. https://uwaterloo.ca/alumni/news/story-matboard