BORZOU AZABDAFTARI
Speaker. Founder. Professional Hater.

I think everything could be better. Including you.

Get known for who you are. Build something you give a shit about. Enjoy the life you're working so hard for.

Borzou Azabdaftari, keynote speaker and NickelBronx co-founder

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I’m Borzou, co-founder of NickelBronx and a creative director. My talks come from building businesses, helping brands stand out, and growing up in a Persian family that taught me to find a way.

Expect honest stories, strong opinions, a few laughs, and the occasional uncomfortable realization that I might be talking about you.

The goal isn’t just “that was a good talk.” It’s “I know what I need to do next.”

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EO / EOx · YEC · DC Startup Week · CADRE · ABWA

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Build a brand people care about. Become known for who you are. Stop putting off the life you actually want. I'm Borzou, co-founder of NickelBronx, creative director, and speaker. My talks bring real stories, an honest point of view, and something you can actually do with it.

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EO / EOx · YEC · DC Startup Week · CADRE · ABWA

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Do Not F*ck Around

A Shady Persian's Guide to Getting What You Want Out of Life.

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Do Not F*ck Around

Be the Brand

The most important brand you'll ever build is yours.

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Be the Brand

Vibes > KPIs

How to build a brand that works in any environment.

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Vibes > KPIs

Do Not F*ck Around

A Shady Persian's Guide to Getting What You Want Out of Life.

Explore the talk

Do Not F*ck Around

Be the Brand

The most important brand you'll ever build is yours.

Explore the talk

Be the Brand

Vibes > KPIs

How to build a brand that works in any environment.

Explore the talk

Vibes > KPIs

Not everything
needs a stage.

Sometimes you need someone to help you figure out what comes next. I also work directly with founders and leaders on their brand, their business, and how they show up. Coaching, creative direction, or fractional leadership. We can figure out what the work needs.

What are you
working on?

For speaking, tell me about the event, date, audience, format, and budget. For everything else, tell me what you have in mind.

THE NEWSLETTER

Could Be Better

The newsletter where I judge things. With love.

One sharp callout and a few things that already clear the bar. Brands, ideas, clothes, culture, and whatever else deserves more credit. Or less.

I'm not rooting for you to fail. I'm rooting for you to do better. There's a difference.

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