Open to consulting & collaboration
Dr. Khaled Jassem.
Founder | Programmer | Researcher
I'm a technology-focused entrepreneur and developer building scalable digital platforms. My work centers around artificial intelligence, blockchain, and modern web technologies, with a strong focus on innovation and future-oriented business models.
About
Strategy meets engineering.
I hold a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and specialize in combining technology with business strategy to build impactful digital products. I founded and lead multiple projects under Startup13, focusing on AI systems, digital education, and scalable platforms. My goal is to create efficient, future-ready ecosystems that solve real-world problems.
Role
Founder · Programmer · Researcher
Leading
Startup13
Based in
Atlanta, GA
By the numbers
A decade, measured.
+25,000
Work hours
+10
Years of work
+8,000
Coffee cups
3
Pairs of glasses (so far)
Experience
Selected roles.
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2022 — Present
Founder & Tech Lead · Startup13
- Founded and leading a group of digital projects and platforms
- Building scalable systems across AI, education, and digital services
- Managing product vision, development, and growth strategy
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2020 — Present
Full Stack Developer · Independent Projects
- Developed and deployed modern web applications
- Focused on performance, scalability, and clean architecture
Education
- In Progress M.S. in Computer Science — Atlanta College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (ACLAS), Atlanta, GA, USA
- 2026 Ph.D. — Stardom University, USA
- 2023 Master's in International Trade & Business Administration — Ondırım University, Turkey
- 2014 Bachelor's in Economics (Business Administration) — Al-Furat University, Syria
Projects
What I'm building.
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Startup13
LiveDigital ecosystem of innovative platforms and projects
A digital ecosystem that includes multiple innovative platforms and projects, focused on building scalable tech-driven solutions.
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Learning platform for practical tech and professional skills
A digital learning platform focused on practical tech and professional skills, designed to deliver scalable and structured education solutions.
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Structured digital solutions and communication systems
A concept-driven platform focused on structured digital solutions and communication systems, built with a focus on clarity, scalability, and usability.
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Modern frameworks and visions for Syria's future development
A project aimed at building modern frameworks and visions for Syria's future development, focused on economic, digital, and institutional transformation.
Research & Writing
Papers, essays, notes.
Research and articles on business strategy, AI systems, and digital transformation. Recent work is listed below — older pieces available on request.
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Doctoral research — Title to be added
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Master's thesis — International Trade & Business Administration
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First article coming soon
A short article on a topic at the intersection of business strategy and applied technology. Drop the link here when published.
Services
Ways to work together.
I take on a small number of engagements each year. If any of the below fits what you're building, reach out with a short brief and a timeline.
Consulting
Strategy, product direction, and business model work for founders and teams operating at the intersection of technology and business. Research-backed, pragmatic, implementation-oriented.
Training
Custom programs and workshops in entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and applied tech — built on the curriculum work behind Net Skills.
Programming
Full-stack web development, AI integrations, and systems architecture for scalable digital platforms. Modern stack, clean code, shipped.
Joint projects
Co-founding, advisory, and research partnerships with teams tackling education, digital infrastructure, or future-of-work problems.
Contact
Let's build something.
Open to partnerships, advisory conversations, and selective founding-team engagements. The fastest way to reach me is email.