Jalali is a proven thought leader and engineer in the field of innovation and new technology. He is credited with creating breakthrough technology products, companies and lasting IP in eCommerce, A/B Testing, Social Media and Robotics. Since 1999, he has conceived, tested, brought to market (and failed) with numerous technology products. He has lead teams of up to 15 people in first-to-market attempts which have yielded many millions in funding and more than $1B in new revenue.

He has co-founded or been the founding outside executive of 4 successful technology companies including Infopia, MECLABS, Yovia and ROBAUTO.

Jalali has served as a mentor to the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub and has been a part of the startup ecosystems in the states of Utah, Florida and Colorado. He is a founding contributor to Boulder’s Computer Science Education Week and is a visiting instructor for Boulder Valley School District and St. Vrain Valley School District.

His technologies have collected numerous awards including Innovator of the Year awards from eBay, the Global Innovation Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and nomination for a National Medal of Honor.