A life across ideas, ventures and communities.

I'm Sam Arya, a founder, communicator and community builder based in Coquitlam, British Columbia. My work connects business development, media and public relations, digital projects and community life across Greater Vancouver.

I founded Arya Growth Labs in 2013 and HeadacheFree Services in 2015. Through these businesses, I work on digital growth, client acquisition and practical coordination. My earlier product ventures include Maashin.com and ReGathering, where I was co-founder and product manager.

At BC SARV, I was a co-founder and partner, working across media outreach, press releases, interviews, public communications, social media and event promotion. I also filmed and edited videos and handled technical production and digital publishing.

I co-founded ProConnect Persian Society, where I serve as President, and Third Bridge Foundation, where I serve on the board. I host Persian Stories gatherings and previously co-hosted Tek Talk Vancouver and Beyne Sotoor Podcast. My community experience also includes workshops, educational programming and past digital marketing work for Farsi dar BC.

I have contributed newspaper articles and analytical commentary, and served as a teaching assistant for a business start-up course. I work in English and Persian/Farsi.