Digikala: The Amazon of Iran
Tehran Disrupted
Tehran Disrupted
Digikala: The Amazon of Iran
Dec 08, 2021 Season 1 Episode 1
Hamid Shojaee

Iran's tech ecosystem is thriving, in spite of challenges like heavy international sanctions and increasing inflation. At the center of that world is Digikala, Iran's own version of Amazon. In this episode, we hear the story of how Digikala co-founder Hamid Mohammadi and his brother Sayid built their billion dollar business, the struggles they overcame and his ideas for the future of the online marketplace.