The Unexpected CEO: My Journey from Gas Station Cashier to Billion-Dollar CEO

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Her first job was behind bulletproof glass at a gas station. She ended up leading a billion-dollar company.Shirin Behzadi was arrested multiple times under an oppressive regime in Iran before she had even reached adulthood. Fleeing her homeland alone as a teenager, she carried nothing with her but a suitcase—and a bold dream. In Istanbul, and later at a Los Angeles gas station, she quietly declared to anyone who would listen: One day, I will lead a large company. While navigating poverty, the loss of home and belonging, motherhood, and a near-terminal illness that left her unable to stand—let alone lead—Shirin raised millions in private equity and built a billion-dollar company. At every setback, she unearthed something essential: The resilience she had honed in dark times could also light the way forward in business, in leadership, and in life. The Unexpected CEO tells a compelling and powerful story of lessons carved from challenges and a life constructed despite dire circumstances. In these pages, Shirin shares not only her extraordinary journey, but also the wisdom earned at every turn. Both a memoir and a guide, this book offers a blueprint for turning life&’s deepest trials into stepping stones toward purpose and possibility. Readers will discover: Tools for turning adversity into fuel for growth Hard-won insights on resilience, reinvention, and rising stronger Real-world strategies for leading with empathy—and why it works Candid lessons on raising capital and navigating private equity A framework for building not just a thriving business, but a meaningful life as well True stories that illuminate the power of vision, grit, and unwavering belief This is not a tale of overnight success, but of steady strength, rebuilding from the ground up, and what becomes possible when adversity is met with unwavering intent. Because success isn&’t just what you build—it&’s who you become along the way.
Copyright:
2025

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Publisher Quality
Book Size:
288 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781637747544
Publisher:
BenBella Books
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Copyrighted By:
Shirin Behzadi
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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Categories:
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Biographies and Memoirs, Business and Finance
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Bookshare Staff
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