Babak Khademi
About Babak Khademi
Babak Khademi is the Director of Strategic Business Development at Ridecell, where he leads initiatives to drive digital transformation in the transportation sector. He has extensive experience in business development and product marketing, having previously worked at Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, and holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business from Stanford University.
Current Role at Ridecell
Babak Khademi serves as the Director of Strategic Business Development at Ridecell, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads growth initiatives by collaborating with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier-1 suppliers, fleet leasing, insurance, and logistics companies. His focus is on driving digital transformation within the transportation ecosystem, leveraging partnerships to enhance business opportunities.
Previous Experience at Texas Instruments
Prior to his current role, Khademi worked at Texas Instruments as a Business Development Lead from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, he developed the go-to-market strategy for the company's Battery Management System, particularly during the early stages of Electric Vehicles. He collaborated cross-functionally across various business units and engaged with top OEMs and tier suppliers.
Background in Product Marketing
Khademi's career includes experience as a Product Marketing Manager at Analog Devices in 2008, where he worked for six months in San Jose, CA. He also held the position of Director of Strategic Accounts for AEC Markets at Bluescape Software from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Senior Customer Success Manager at Bluescape Software from 2013 to 2016, contributing to customer engagement and satisfaction.
Educational Qualifications
Khademi holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Stanford University, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also studied at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he achieved Ignite Entrepreneurship from 2013 to 2014. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from K. N. Toosi University of Technology from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, he studied French Language and Literature at ILI Language Institute, obtaining the DELF certification from 2001 to 2005.
Professional Network and Philosophy
Khademi has cultivated a trusted professional network in both the United States and Japan, which he leverages to enhance his business development efforts. He advocates for the Japanese concept of '職人', emphasizing lifelong discipline and the pursuit of perfection in one's craft. He also believes in the philosophy that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, aiming to create products and services that embody pure simplicity.