Why We Exist

Bringing new technology to life is hard. It takes more than engineering—it requires the right decisions at every stage, from validating the idea to building something that works and scales. Many startups fail, not because they can’t build, but because they build something the market doesn’t need or run into execution challenges they didn’t anticipate. Investors struggle to assess technical risk, scalability, and whether a team can truly deliver. Established companies have the resources to innovate but often lack the bandwidth or external perspective to push bold ideas forward.

We exist to bridge these gaps.

Startups need a foundation that sets them up for long-term success, not just a working prototype. Investors need deeper technical insight to make confident decisions. Established companies need more than internal discussions—they need structured, external initiative to uncover new opportunities and solve problems that might otherwise go unchallenged. Sometimes, the right questions matter more than the right answers, and the fastest path forward comes from a fresh perspective.

We’re here to provide that perspective—and the execution to back it up. We don’t just offer advice—we help build, validate, get our hands dirty and execute.

Bringing new technology to life is hard. It takes more than engineering—it requires the right decisions at every stage, from validating the idea to building something that works and scales. Many startups fail, not because they can’t build, but because they build something the market doesn’t need or run into execution challenges they didn’t anticipate. Investors struggle to assess technical risk, scalability, and whether a team can truly deliver. Corporates have the resources to innovate but often lack the bandwidth or external perspective to push bold ideas forward.

We exist to bridge these gaps.

Startups need a foundation that sets them up for long-term success, not just a working prototype. Investors need deeper technical insight to make confident decisions. Corporates need more than internal discussions—they need structured, external initiative to uncover new opportunities and solve problems that might otherwise go unchallenged. Sometimes, the right questions matter more than the right answers, and the fastest path forward comes from a fresh perspective.

We’re here to provide that perspective—and the execution to back it up. We don’t just offer advice—we help build, validate, get our hands dirty and execute.

Bringing new technology to life is hard. It takes more than engineering—it requires the right decisions at every stage, from validating the idea to building something that works and scales. Many startups fail, not because they can’t build, but because they build something the market doesn’t need or run into execution challenges they didn’t anticipate. Investors struggle to assess technical risk, scalability, and whether a team can truly deliver. Corporates have the resources to innovate but often lack the bandwidth or external perspective to push bold ideas forward.

We exist to bridge these gaps.

Startups need a foundation that sets them up for long-term success, not just a working prototype. Investors need deeper technical insight to make confident decisions. Corporates need more than internal discussions—they need structured, external initiative to uncover new opportunities and solve problems that might otherwise go unchallenged. Sometimes, the right questions matter more than the right answers, and the fastest path forward comes from a fresh perspective.

We’re here to provide that perspective—and the execution to back it up. We don’t just offer advice—we help build, validate, get our hands dirty and execute.

Why Us

01 Clarity, Focus & Execution

We translate ambitious ideas into clear, prioritized roadmaps, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. From financial modeling and COGS analysis to feature selection, IP strategy and hiring, we help companies make better decisions and set a strong foundation for success.

02 Hands-On Problem Solving

We dive in. Our deep technical background allows us to work hands-on with engineers to debug, design, and build. We work alongside teams to solve critical bottlenecks and move projects forward.

03 Building Core Technology

We have played a key role in developing foundational IP and core technology for multiple startups—and in some cases, taking it to low-volume production, where a team was built around the technology to scale it further.

04 Industry Access & Acceleration

With a trusted network of manufacturers, engineers, and industry partners, we help companies accelerate prototyping and early production while reducing cost and avoiding missteps.

Who We Help

We help founders build, investors validate, and companies scale.

Founders & Startups

We help refine product vision, validate technology, and build products—faster, smarter, and without costly missteps.

Investors & VCs

We provide deep technical due diligence, assess feasibility, and separate real innovation from hype to support smarter investment decisions.

Established & Scaling Companies

We act as an external innovation team, solving complex challenges, unlocking bottlenecks, and accelerating new product development. Fresh Eyes, Fast Execution.

Team

Darius Sahebjavaher

Darius has 15 years of experience in building companies, developing foundational technology, and bringing it to market.

He holds a BASc degree in Electronics Engineering and an MASc degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has invested in multiple startups, founded two (serving as CEO and CTO for 7 years in hardware-focused ventures), and built technology for several others as a consultant.

With a background spanning technology, strategy, and business, he specializes in helping early-stage startups and established companies turn ambitious initiatives into reality.
He has a proven track record of inventing, designing, building, and validating core technology, then assembling high-performance teams to bring those innovations to market.

His expertise lies in bridging mechanical, electrical, firmware, and business strategy—acting as a single point of execution for companies navigating the complexities of HardTech development. Additionally, he works with investors to assess and de-risk early-stage HardTech startups, ensuring informed investment decisions.

Looking to accelerate your HardTech project with expert guidance? Connect with Darius to explore how Combination Technologies can help bring your vision to life.

Ramin Sahebjavaher

Ramin is a technology leader specializing in AI, cloud, and scalable software systems - especially regarding healthcare technologies.

As the former Vice President of Technology at Prenuvo, valued at over $1 Billion, Ramin developed the core AI and imaging technology that became the foundation of the company's success and growth. His work enabled AI-powered full-body imaging at scale, contributing to the shift toward proactive healthcare.

He has led startups developing AI-driven software, imaging technologies, and cloud-based platforms across healthcare, IoT, and real-time computing. His expertise spans software architecture, large-scale data processing, and regulatory compliance, building secure and scalable systems in regulated and high-performance environments.

With a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and a Master's in Robotics Engineering, he has a unique ability to develop and operationalize complex hardware and software systems.

At Combination Technologies, Ramin helps companies and investors tackle complex technical challenges, accelerate innovation, and build cutting-edge products across AI, cloud, and emerging technologies.

Connect with Ramin to explore how Combination Technologies can help bring your vision to life.

Amir Khanlou

Amir Khanlou is a mechanical engineer and computational analysis expert with over 25 years of experience in engineering analysis, product design, and computational modeling. Holding a BSc and two MSc degrees in Mechanical Engineering, his expertise lies in thermofluids, and numerical modeling including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA). He further extends his technical depth with Data Science and Machine Learning, integrating data-driven methodologies into engineering workflows.

Amir has built a career at the intersection of physics-based modeling and real-world product development, helping companies predict performance, refine designs, and reduce development risks. As Technology Design and Data Analysis Lead at Genesis Advanced Technology, he spearheaded CFD, thermal, structural, and dynamic simulations, guiding teams toward simulation-driven product development. Before that, he spent nearly a decade at Coanda Research & Development Corporation, where he specialized in numerical simulations, and experimentations across industries such as energy, water treatment, automotive, and other industrial systems.

At Combination Technologies, Amir applies his deep technical expertise to help HardTech startups and enterprises tackle complex mechanical and computational challenges. He focuses on first principles analysis, CFD, FEA, electro-mechanical design, and machine learning solutions to optimize product performance, accelerate development, and bridge the gap between theory and execution.

Amir is passionate about using advanced simulation and computational tools to drive innovation. If you're working on a challenging engineering problem or looking to integrate predictive analytics into your product development, he's always open to a conversation.