People behind HEKONE
Meet the people behind HEKONE and the broader thinking shaping the platform. Additional collaborators may be introduced here over time as the company evolves.
Shahriyar Hekmat
Founder & Engineer
- M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering - University of California, Merced
- M.Sc. in Automotive Engineering - IUST
- Inventor of a U.S. patent in battery thermal management systems
- First-author of multiple peer-reviewed engineering publications
Focused on designing sensing-driven physical systems that connect hardware, data, and real operational environments.
Technical Credibility
- U.S. patent in thermal and energy systems
- Published engineering research with real-world relevance
- Hands-on experimental validation and system testing
Platform Builder
- Built sensing-driven electromechanical systems
- Hardware and embedded data capture integration
- From prototype to real-world deployment thinking
Interdisciplinary Engineering
- Mechanical, energy, and manufacturing systems background
- Thermal, sensing, and system-level design experience
- Cross-domain engineering execution
Senior Advisor
Arman Tabatabaei
Senior Advisor
Senior executive and strategic advisor with 20+ years of experience across financial services, capital markets, real estate, technology, and regulated industries.
- Led enterprise growth strategies and scaled new ventures across public and private company environments
- Experience in capital formation, operations, and strategic expansion
- Partnered with founders, CEOs, and boards to navigate complex growth challenges and unlock market opportunities
- Supports HEKONE in strategic initiatives, business development, and capital strategy
Business & Funding Advisor
Nate Henderson
Business & Funding Advisor
Experienced business advisor with a background in commercial lending, banking, real estate, and small business financing.
- Advises HEKONE on funding strategy, business development, and capital planning
- Experience supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses through financing and growth initiatives
- Background in lending, banking operations, and financial services
- Provides guidance on funding readiness, business planning, and financing pathways
Agricultural Research Advisor
Elham Jamshidi, Ph.D.
Agricultural Research Advisor
Research scientist specializing in precision agriculture, smart sensing technologies, and real-time agricultural monitoring systems.
- Dual Ph.D.s in Entomology and Plant Pathology
- Leads applied research in precision agriculture and smart sensing technologies
- Extensive experience in field validation, crop health, and integrated pest management
- Collaborates across engineering and agricultural disciplines to develop innovative field solutions
Supports HEKONE in agricultural research, field validation, and product development.
Investment Opportunity
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HEKONE is building a physical intelligence platform that turns real-world operational activity into measurable data, visibility, and scalable decision support.
