Mohammad Zia
Mohammad Zia
Founding Head of Operations at Extraordinary.com. Harvard Law (J.D.), Oxford (MPP). Ex‑Meta (AI partnerships), former client advisor (Louis Vuitton), incoming corporate associate (Hogan Lovells). Writer on crypto, technology policy, and global development. Polyglot and public‑policy fellow.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Extraordinary.com (founding / product & ops)
Built and operates the platform and operations for Extraordinary.com — a service for O‑1A and EB‑1A immigration filings and advising high‑impact founders, researchers, and creators to build in the U.S.
Crypto & blockchain writing and education
Authored educational pieces on cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, and NFTs for ITS Rio and other outlets; contributed to public-facing explanations of blockchain and tokenization.
Policy & research publications
Scholarly work on innovation systems and technology policy, including 'Deficiencies in China’s innovation systems for coal bed methane development' (Journal of Science & Technology Policy Management) and contributions to Harvard JL&T and LSE GCRF hub.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
Truman Scholar
2013Awarded the Truman Scholarship, a prestigious U.S. public service scholarship for undergraduates.
Rangel International Affairs Scholar
2012Selected as a Rangel Scholar, supporting undergraduate study and international affairs training.
PPIA Fellow (Princeton)
2013Selected for the PPIA public policy fellowship (Princeton) to deepen public service and policy training.
Humanity in Action Fellow
2014Participated as a Humanity in Action Fellow focused on civic engagement and human rights.
Publications in academic and policy venues
2020-2021Published in venues including the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology and the Journal of Science & Technology Policy Management.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Founding Head of Operations / Founding Team
PresentLeads operations and product/strategy for Extraordinary.com, the platform advising and filing O‑1A and EB‑1A petitions for high‑impact talent. Roles include partnerships, growth, productization of immigration services, and content strategy.
AI Partnerships / Program (prior role)
Prior to ExtraordinaryWorked on AI partnerships and community initiatives connected to Meta's open AI programs (mentions on LinkedIn and public posts tie Mo to Meta AI community events).
Client Advisor (retail/customer-facing role)
PriorWorked as a client advisor at Louis Vuitton (noted on LinkedIn posts and profile summaries).
Incoming Corporate Associate (law)
Incoming/Joined (as reported in author bios)Reported as incoming corporate associate role at Hogan Lovells in author bio contexts; background includes legal training and bar admission (NY, non‑practicing).
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Alumni network and programs associated with the Truman Scholarship.
Participant in the Rangel International Affairs Scholar program.
Participant in PPIA (Princeton) public policy fellowship.
Participant in Humanity in Action fellowship programs.
Mentor at Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA), volunteer/refugee assistant with the International Rescue Committee, and Professor of Practice at FGV (as listed on LinkedIn profile).
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
Harvard Law School
Completed (LinkedIn data)J.D. (Juris Doctor)
Legal training; listed as Harvard Law on LinkedIn. Also has authored work in Harvard JL&T.
University of Oxford
Completed (LinkedIn data)MPP (Master of Public Policy)
Postgraduate public policy training (listed on Extraordinary.com team listing and LinkedIn).
University of Maryland (undergraduate)
Undergraduate years (2012–2014 recognitions align with UMD student pages)Undergraduate studies (Global diplomacy / public service track)
Undergraduate background with recognition as Truman Scholar, Rangel Scholar and participation in PPIA.
Additional training / certifications
Programming Fellow; OpenAI API course; UX Foundations (Google)
Non-degree training and certificate courses noted on LinkedIn (programming fellowships, OpenAI API, Google UX Foundation).
Socials
Connect and explore.
