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Lida Tohidi (she/her)

Advisor & Coach, Pidari

Lida Tohidi, acclaimed as one of the Top 20 Visionaries in Media & Tech, excels as a coach and keynote speaker. She has a distinguished record of launching a national incubator, guiding startups to raise over $500 million, and winning accolades like the Google Startup Battle from 1000+ teams. A prominent speaker, she's influenced audiences at over 35 major events, including Google, LinkedIn, and Microsoft, among others. With 15+ years in product management, growth, and marketing, she's recently focused on advising mission-driven startups. Lida's global work experience spans continents, emphasizing her commitment to diversity, mindfulness, and multilingual proficiency. Lida is a meditation enthusiast and lover of music, art, yoga, and dance, she also revels in trekking & traveling.

Sessions

Startupfest

Mentor Roundtables: Let's Solve Your Problems

Every startup must master a range of skills, from hiring and selling, to delivering products, to crafting superb communications that compel and entice. See More.
Startupfest

Mentor Roundtables: Taboo Topics (back by popular demand!)

There's no such thing as a stupid question—but there are plenty of questions nobody asks, because they're taboo. See More.