Hello
Hi there, I'm Kasra Khalili!I'm a husband, son, and brother. I live in Washington DC with my wife (Amanda) and dog (MJ).My work has been at the intersection of product, sales, and marketing. Outside of work, you'll likely find me on a tennis court, at the movies or live show, or spending time with friends/family.I'll share frequent learnings from my journey across social.
Work
My journey to tech has been nonlinear (immigrant > running restaurants > BA in occupational safety > quit to launch a tech startup > wrote a book > now in startups).I lead with influence and example. I believe that when people feel confident in their own ability and feel they have the resources, they will do great work. However, I embrace having a balance with accountability to ensure we reach our collective goals.I've worked in a wide range of capacities and companies. From regional program oversight at H&E Equipment, co-founding two startups (Mintor & IntroHero), building communities at Startup Grind, building operations at On Deck, and leading product marketing at Coho.Today, I’m leading the Business Value Consulting team at Semrush focused on identifying, quantifying, and articulating the value of online visibility for our clients and their respective organizations. Additionally, I'm pursuing my MBA at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and serving as the VP of Networking on the Student Leadership Association.Published my first book, Who We Know: The Power of Physical & Digital Networks in Our Lives, to help entrepreneurs and professionals understand how networks impact their outcomes, how to change it, and the value they bring to others.
