Susan Akbarpour is a co-founder and CEO of the first ever consumer-centric e-commerce Company, Mavatar Technologies Inc. Despite, arriving in the US with only $2000 in her pocket, Susan proved that having a strong determination could get you far. Susan is a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on experience in building successful and innovative businesses in technology, media, management consulting, and investment. She founded Mavatar soon after receiving her MS in Management from Stanford University. Throughout her journey as an entrepreneur, journalist, editor, publisher, investor & political fundraiser, Susan has received multiple media, community and business awards and also invited to speak at various conferences and frequently featured by mainstream media. She recently awarded with Women of Influence Award 2016 by Silicon Valley Business Journal. Susan is recognized as an innovator and in the top 15% marketing leaders by IMA, one of the largest marketing organization of the world!