Salar
Tahvildar

Professional Experience

Salar Tahvildar is a Business Development Manager at STF and a board member of the Iran Fintech Association in its third term. He is active in the startup and business ecosystem of Iran and the UAE, with a focus on fintech platforms and innovative businesses.

He began his entrepreneurial journey by founding 2fasl, a cultural and artistic startup dedicated to cinema, theater, books, and music. In 2018, he developed a wholesale sales and distribution system for Cortexs, designed to improve inventory and sales processes. That same year, he co-founded SmartMoney.market, which grew into one of the largest financial market analysis communities in Iran, covering multiple asset classes.

He holds a degree in Financial Management and an MBA in Strategic Management.

Current Roles


Board Member – Iran Fintech Association

An active board member contributing to improving fintech businesses and shaping regulatory frameworks in Iran’s fintech ecosystem


BDM & Board Member – STF Holding

Serving as Business Development Manager and official board member of STF, focusing on scaling startups and driving innovation in Iran and the UAE



Founder – SmartMoney.Market

Established a leading financial market analysis community

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