Nikou Mohajerani is the owner and CEO of The Vantage Co, a company
specializing in creating innovative marketing campaigns in Los Angeles. Born
and raised in Los Angeles, California, Nikou Mohajerani has always been a
multi-tasker. From a young age, she was involved in a range of activities, including
art, piano, and basketball. Encouraged to put academics first by her father who
studied with her each evening, and to reach for the stars by her mother who
told her she could accomplish anything she set her mind to, Nikou’s family life
was instrumental to her success from early on. It was the determination they
instilled in Nikou’s character that led her to become independent at the age of
15, entering the workforce in order to provide for herself and put herself
through college.
Nikou Mohajerani studied at the University of California, San Diego,
delving into biology and structural engineering before settling on a major in
management science and international relations. Nikou also attended the
prestigious Bocconi University in Milan, Italy to further her education in
receiving her Master’s in finance. Her path to career success has not always
been clear or smooth. In fact, four months before graduating from college, her
father passed away from lymphona, diminishing her support system substantially
as a result. Yet she remained determined to succeed as her father had always
encouraged her to do. She proved herself as a leader by accomplishing a great
deal in a variety of industries. She helped open a fine dining Italian
restaurant, was a financial advisor, and worked for a government agency.
Nikou knew she wanted to locate herself in a region that would challenge
her to think big, and so she returned to her roots where she established The
Vantage Co. She continued to overcome obstacles when, two weeks of opening her
new business, Nikou found herself severely under-staffed and working 12-16
hours daily in order to stay in business. Yet she remained positive and never
lost sight of her goal to be the trailblazer she knew she could be.
As a woman, she has faced the difficulty of meeting the high
expectations of her co-workers while also balancing personal responsibilities.
By remaining focused on her character development and by overcoming adversity
through determination, she has become a force to be reckoned with. As an
example of female leadership to many others she has influenced, Nikou has made
it her goal to educate and empower other women in how to be successful in the
business world.
For Nikou Mohajerani, one of the keys
to her rise to leadership has been remaining focused on long-term and
short-term goals. Believing that no goal is too big, she helps those she
coaches to dream big and then lay down a plan to achieve the endgame. Within
her team, she encourages each individual to set attainable yet ambitious daily,
weekly, monthly, and quarterly objectives, while fostering a sense of
accountability to help each individual hit the mark every time.
Nikou believes that in order to be an
effective leader, she must put the success of those on her team above her own,
and that by doing so she guarantees her own best interests. To that end, she is
never willing to give up, investing substantial time and energy into
cultivating a growth-oriented environment in which anyone can learn and
progress professionally.
Deriving a great deal of fulfillment from the
achievements of others, Nikou continues to make the cultivation of people’s
leadership potential her primary aim. She is no doubt an agent of change in the
lives of the people she touches, helping many individuals overcome the desire
to be someone they aren’t by showing them their unique strengths and helping
them create a vision for their lives that is realistic and exciting.
Nikou Mohajerani’s approach to management has
won her acclaim in the industry, with the following a short list of recent
accolades:
2011: President’s Club
2012: Nominated for Consistentcy Manager of the Year
2012: Promoted to West Coast Regional Director
2013: Received David Parker Owner of the Year and Regional Manager
Awards
2013: Promoted to Regional Consultant
Nikou Mohajerani, Leader in the
Community
When she’s not working, Nikou Mohajerani enjoys the lifestyle afforded
her by residing in Los Angeles. She loves practicing yoga in the serenity of
the beach and meditating on possibilities in view of the endless sea. She enjoys
fine restaurants such as Koi in Beverly Hills, and perfecting her skills as a
salsa dancer. Nikou also credits the city for her ability to see the potential
in people, knowing that each brings a unique perspective and strength of
character to common goals. This has reinforced her desire to cultivate a
diverse environment at The Vantage Co based on equal opportunity for all.
Part of what makes Nikou Mohajerani such an
effective leader is her focus on philanthropy. She is driven by the belief that
when you give generously, you reap greater rewards. In particular, she has
chosen to focus her energy and that of her team on the fight for a cancer cure.
Having lost her father to the disease, Nikou is keenly aware of the impact it
has on families. Her mission is to help others avoid the heartache she
experienced by giving back to charities conducting research into cures.
Nikou’s giveback philosophy has taken many
forms, starting with a pink sock drive she and her team initiated to raise
funds for breast cancer research. Selling pink-colored socks at SkyZone, her
team enthusiastically encouraged people to take up the cause and join The
Vantage Co in their work to support cancer research.
In another giveback event, the team led by
Nikou worked with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to raise funds for
research by selling beaded necklaces in Miami. Each piece of jewelry was fitted
with the logo and colors of the Miami Dolphins. The efforts of her executives
generated a total donation north of $5,000 for the organization. Nikou hopes to
organize her team to participate in cancer walks in the future as well.
Yet Nikou isn’t limited in passion and has a
desire to give back to a variety of causes. In addition to her work with the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, she is involved as a volunteer at a local
convalescent home assisting the elderly, building supportive relationships with
residents by listening to their stories, and simply serving as a positive
presence in people’s lives.
Nikou further demonstrates her commitment to
helping others succeed by volunteering in high schools and community centers with
high-risk youth as a mentor and advocate. By setting an example of what you can
achieve through hard work and integrity, she is able to help young people turn
their lives away from crime and violence and toward lifestyles that contribute
positively to society. Mentoring young adults is one of the most important
things to Nikou because impacting the perspective of future generations is
crucial to making positive changes in our society.
In every aspect of her life, Nikou
Mohajerani has been a leading light – as an example of female leadership, as a
young, accomplished entrepreneur, and as an individual committed to
contributing positively to her community.
