Start
up13
Build. Launch. Grow.
A digital studio focused on websites, automation systems, CRM, marketing and AI integrations for companies — 120+ websites and 50+ automation systems delivered since 2023.
001 — PhD · Founder, Programmer & Researcher
Dr. Khaled Jassem.
Founder of five digital ventures specializing in AI, business automation, ERP/CRM systems, and digital transformation. Researcher in business and technology. Author.
Full-stack programmer and founder of five digital ventures — shaping websites, automation systems and AI integrations where business strategy meets working code.
Online worldwide/AR · EN · TR/2014 — 2026
Business Administration MCS / 26
Computer Science
5
Ventures founded
120+
Websites shipped
50+
Automations
30+
Companies served
10K+
Working hours
8+
Yrs experience
7K+
Coffees
10+
Expertise areas
Where business strategy
meets working code.
Building and studying together shape how I approach problems — real-world results over theory.
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02Research
03Teach
04Publish
05Connect
About
A programmer who studies business — and a researcher who ships.
Programming has been the thread through eight years of work — from small client websites early on to full platforms, automation systems and AI integrations today — running alongside an academic path from economics to a PhD in Business Administration.
Through Startup13, the team has delivered 120+ websites and 50+ automation systems for 30+ companies. Claryon and Damascus Library carry the research and publishing side, NetSkills Academy turns it into Arabic-language courses, and Syrian Project connects it all to the Syrian market.
AI SystemsAutomationBlockchain
ERPSEOFinancial Analysis
Research MethodologyFull-stack Dev
8+
Years building
4
Degrees
6
Languages
Education
- 2026PhD in Business Administration — Stardom University
- 2026Master of Computer Science (MCS – Professional Program) — Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, USA
- 2023Master's in International Trade & Business Administration — Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Turkey
- 2014Bachelor's in Economics & Business Administration — Al-Furat University, Syria
Experience
- 2023 →Founder & Tech Lead — Startup13 and venture group
- 2020 →Full-stack developer & programmer — PHP, JS, systems & automation
Languages
Arabic Native
Turkish B2
English B2
French B1
Spanish A1
Italian A1
Ventures
Five ventures,
one ecosystem.
Five ventures built over the years, each covering a different area: development, research, education, publishing and market services — all connected by the same approach.
Start
Build. Launch. Grow.Clar
yon
Decode · Discover · Decide
A knowledge center that turns research into decisions — combining advanced data analysis, rigorous research design and AI for development, planning and reconstruction.
Net
Skills
Skills that pay forward
A leading Arabic e-learning platform: live courses in programming, AI, digital marketing, design, accounting and languages — taught live with certified instructors.
Damascus
Library
Trusted knowledge, a gateway for research
A digital knowledge project reviving the Arabic library — publisher of the peer-oriented Damascus Journal of Scientific Research (ISSN 3080-3713) for researchers and graduate students.
Syrian
Project
A digital platform for the Syrian market
An integrated platform for Syria's economy — company directory, projects, services, tenders and jobs — plus business development services: business plans, feasibility studies and consulting.
Manifesto00 / 22
I build1 the systems, research2 what works, teach3 it forward, publish4 the knowledge and connect5 it to a market that needs it.
- 1Startup13Builds & ships
- 2ClaryonResearches & analyzes
- 3NetSkills AcademyTeaches
- 4Damascus LibraryPublishes
- 5Syrian ProjectConnects to the market
Expertise
What I
work with.
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Selected Work
Client work,
live in production.
Case studiesClient platforms and products of my own — publishing systems, marketplaces, SaaS and fintech tools, all built from scratch. No templates, no page builders.
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Stardom JournalsOne portal, six peer-reviewed journals
Academic Publishing
02
Al Qassem GroupA luxury car marketplace for the UAE
Automotive Marketplace
03
StatFlowRebuilding SPSS in the browser
SaaS Product
04
DePoint ProA confluence-scoring TradingView indicator
FinTech Product
05
Shamil ERPFull operations platform for a PPF & detailing business
Enterprise ERP
06
Lavantia BeautyBooking, CRM & finance for a real salon
Business Software
07
DataBridgeA zero-server Excel-to-SQL importer
Internal Tool
Vol. 2026Business · Code · Research
The Journal
Where I think out loud.
28 essaysLatest · August 2026Free to readBy Dr. Khaled Jassem
Business strategy meets working code — articles on AI, automation, digital transformation, and building ventures that last.
Read all 28 articlesDissertations, papers and working studies at the intersection of business administration, technology and development.
- Papers
- 04
- Published
- 04
- Fields
- 04
The Role of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Khaled Jassem · Artificial Intelligence · Digital Transformation
Abstract
A research paper examining the expanding role of artificial intelligence across organizational, economic and governance dimensions — analyzing adoption frameworks, implementation patterns and the measurable impact of AI-driven systems in real-world deployment contexts.
Keywords Artificial Intelligence · AI Adoption · Digital Governance
Read the paper ↗
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Artificial Intelligence in Reshaping Governance Frameworks
Dr. Khaled Jassem · Artificial Intelligence · Development
Abstract
A study examining the growing role of artificial intelligence in restructuring institutional and public governance systems — analyzing its impact on decision-making mechanisms, policy formation and the structural conditions that determine whether AI-driven governance succeeds.
Keywords Artificial Intelligence · Digital Governance · Public Policy
Read the paper ↗
02 / 04
The Syrian Economy and the Trajectory of Digital Transformation
Dr. Khaled Jassem · Development · Digital Transformation
Abstract
A research paper mapping the position of the Syrian economy within accelerating digital transformation trajectories — analyzing existing economic structures, the requirements for transition and the institutional and infrastructural conditions for a sustainable digital economic model.
Keywords Syrian Economy · Digital Transformation · Economic Development
Read the paper ↗
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Public Administration Transformations in Syria Post-2024
Dr. Khaled Jassem · Development · Business & Strategy
Abstract
A paper examining the transformations of Syria's public administration system in the post-2024 period — analyzing the institutional requirements for building an effective modern state governance structure in light of shifting political, economic and social conditions.
Keywords Public Administration · Syria · Institutional Reform · Post-2024
Read the paper ↗
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Academic path
- 2014BAEconomics & Business AdministrationAl-Furat University, Syria
- 2023MAInternational Trade & Business AdministrationBandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Turkey
- 2026MCSComputer Science — Professional ProgramAtlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, USA
- 2026PhDBusiness AdministrationStardom University
The book · 2026
Free to read online — no sign-up
Building Modern Syria.
A Strategic Vision for Management, the Economy & Technology
A roadmap for rebuilding Syria across governance, economy and technology — from the state after crises to modern institutions, economic transformation, the digital shift, urban planning and human capital.
- Pages
- 134
- Chapters
- 10
- Edition
- AR
- Price
- 0
Inside the bookHover a chapter · jump straight to its page
- 01The State After Crises13
- 02The Modern State & Institutions19
- 03Effective Administration24
- 04Economic Transformation32
- 05Investment & Sustainable Development42
- 06Digital & Technological Transformation54
- 07Urban Planning & Modern Cities62
- 08Human Capital70
- 09Syria in the Regional & Global Economy85
- 10A Strategic Vision90
- —Conclusion129
Waqf
A waqf for the Holy Quran. القرآن الكريم
An ongoing charity dedicated to the souls of those taken on life's roads, and to everyone who left home and never returned. The complete Quran with recitation, tafsir, a kids' corner and a hifz planner.
Services
Work
with me.
Available for engagements directly or through the venture best suited to the work. Pick what you need — the brief writes itself.
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Custom ERP Systems
Internal systems that run the whole business — inventory, finance and operations — built from scratch to fit how you actually work.
Through Startup13
Custom CRM Systems
Sales and customer systems that capture every lead, automate follow-up and give you one clear view of the pipeline.
Through Startup13
Web & Platform Development
Websites, portals and complex platforms coded from the ground up — no templates, no page builders.
Through Startup13
SaaS & Web App Products
Full products taken from idea to launch — like StatFlow, a browser-based SPSS alternative — architected to scale from day one.
Direct engagement
Business Process Automation
Repetitive, multi-step work turned into systems that run themselves — starting with an audit that finds where automation actually pays off.
Direct engagement
AI Integration & AI Agents
LLMs and AI agents embedded into real workflows, with the guardrails and human oversight that keep them reliable in production.
Direct engagement
SEO & AEO Visibility
Visibility engineered for both Google and AI answer engines — structured data, llms.txt and content built to get cited by ChatGPT.
Direct engagement
Digital Transformation Strategy
A practical roadmap for adopting technology — sequenced around what delivers results, not around the tools themselves.
Direct engagement
Feasibility Studies & Business Plans
Rigorous feasibility and financial analysis before you commit — grounded in both economics and what is technically buildable.
Direct engagement
Data Analysis & Statistical Consulting
From raw data to defensible decisions — statistical analysis and APA-grade reporting.
Through Claryon
Fractional CTO & Technical Advisory
Senior technical leadership on demand — architecture, hiring and build-vs-buy calls — for founders without a CTO.
Direct engagement
Academic Publishing Platforms
Complete journal systems with peer review, DOI, OAI-PMH and DOAJ export.
Through Damascus Library
Training & Courses
Live, practical training in programming, AI and digital skills — individually or through NetSkills Academy.
Through NetSkills Academy
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Khaled Jassem is a Syrian full-stack programmer, founder and researcher based in Turkey. He has been building web systems and digital products for over 8 years. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Stardom University (2026), a Master of Computer Science (MCS – Professional Program) from Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, USA (2026), a Master's in International Trade & Business Administration from Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Turkey (2023), and a Bachelor's in Economics & Business Administration from Al-Furat University, Syria (2014).
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The primary stack is PHP for back-end development, with JavaScript (vanilla and frameworks) on the front end. Projects typically involve MySQL, REST APIs, automation tools, AI integrations and CMS platforms depending on the client's needs.
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Business websites, e-commerce platforms, ERP and CRM systems, booking and management portals, automation pipelines, and AI-integrated applications. Most work goes through Startup13, which handles end-to-end delivery.
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Over 8 years of active development work — starting independently with client projects and growing into leading a team at Startup13. Across that time the focus has shifted from straightforward websites to complex platforms and automation systems.
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Startup13 is a digital studio that delivers websites, automation systems, CRM solutions, SEO and AI integrations for businesses. Since 2023 the team has completed 120+ websites and 50+ automation systems for clients across multiple industries and countries.
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They cover different layers of the same work: Startup13 builds and ships, Claryon researches and analyzes, NetSkills Academy teaches, Damascus Library publishes, and Syrian Project connects it all to the Syrian market. Each one supports the others in different ways.
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Yes. Projects have been delivered for clients in Syria, Turkey, the Gulf region, Europe and beyond. Communication is handled in Arabic and English, and work is fully remote.
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Available areas include digital transformation planning, AI adoption strategy, ERP/CRM selection and architecture, SEO, automation design and feasibility studies. Engagements can be short advisory sessions or longer ongoing arrangements.
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NetSkills Academy is an Arabic-language e-learning platform offering live courses in programming, AI, digital marketing, design, accounting and professional skills — taught by certified instructors with practical, project-based content.
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Send an email to hello@khaledjassem.com with a short description of what you're looking for — a website, a system, a consultation, or something else. A reply usually comes within a day or two with a clear next step.
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