Tala Akhavan
About Tala Akhavan
Tala Akhavan serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Pietra, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in various roles, she has contributed to empowering entrepreneurs and enhancing retail supply chain processes.
Work at Pietra
Tala Akhavan has served as the Chief Operating Officer at Pietra since 2021. In this role, she has focused on empowering entrepreneurs to establish retail lines efficiently. She has been instrumental in growing a team of skilled problem-solvers within the organization. Additionally, she has played a key role in developing Pietra's platform, which aims to streamline the retail supply chain from product ideation to delivery.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Tala Akhavan held various roles in notable organizations. She worked at Uber from 2015 to 2020 as Chief of Staff and VP of Platform & Customer Engagement. Before that, she was a Senior Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman from 2013 to 2015. Her early career included positions such as Assistant Lab Technician at UCLA's Eisenberg Research Laboratory and Marketing Intern at NBC Universal.
Education and Expertise
Tala Akhavan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College, Columbia University, where she studied Sustainable Development, Mathematics, and Business Management from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both analytical and business skills, which she applies in her current role at Pietra.
Internships and Early Career
Tala Akhavan began her career with several internships that contributed to her professional development. In 2008, she interned at UNICEF and worked as a Child Life Specialist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles from 2007 to 2009. She also gained experience as a Research Associate at The Earth Institute, Columbia University, and as a Summer Consultant at Mercer in 2012.