Mohammad Zia
Mohammad Zia
Head of Operations & founding team member at Extraordinary.com. Harvard Law J.D. ’21; ex‑Meta (AI partnerships); former Fulbright Scholar and Harvard Sinclair‑Kennedy Traveling Research Fellow focused on technology policy, cross‑border programs, and immigration products (O‑1/agent model).
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Extraordinary.com — Founding Team / Head of Operations
Part of the founding team building Extraordinary’s operations, immigration product (agent/O‑1 model), partnerships, and client programs to bring global builders to the U.S.; leads program design and client success.
O‑1/Agent Model Product & Case Studies
Led and published product case studies and client stories showing how the O‑1A visa via an agent allows founders/consultants to work across multiple ventures (e.g., Sigil’s story); helped secure O‑1 visas for startup technologists (public client posts include Hyper, Cognition examples).
AI Partnerships & Programs — Meta (former)
Worked on AI partnerships, open innovation and LLM initiatives at Meta, collaborating with research and product teams to scale partnerships and external research programs.
Harvard Sinclair‑Kennedy Traveling Research Fellowship — Latin America research
Research fellowship supported travel-based research on emerging technologies (blockchain, IoT, digital transitions) in Brazil and Colombia; hosted at ITS Rio and collaborated with ACI Medellín and Dejusticia.
Research & Publications — Transitional Justice, Energy & Tech Policy
Authored/co‑authored academic and policy pieces on digital transitions in transitional justice, coal‑bed methane innovation systems, and technology policy in Latin America.
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.
Fulbright Scholar
2018 (Fulbright award period)Awarded a Fulbright research placement in Brazil to support postgraduate research on technology and society.
Harvard Sinclair‑Kennedy Traveling Research Fellowship
Post‑JD (circa 2021–2022)Traveling research fellowship supporting research on blockchain, IoT, and digital transitions in Latin America.
Henry Luce Scholar
(listed on public profiles)Selected as a Henry Luce Scholar for professional placement and development (listed on public profiles).
Multiple competitive academic fellowships & honors
Undergraduate & graduate years (2012–2017)Includes FLAS Fellowship, David L. Boren Scholar, Truman Scholar (finalist/award), PPIA Fellow, Humanity in Action Fellow, Rhodes Scholarship finalist.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Head of Operations (Founding Team)
2023–presentLeading operations, program design, and client success for Extraordinary’s immigration and talent products (O‑1 agent model); part of the founding leadership team.
AI Partnerships / Programs (Product & Partnerships)
Prior to 2023 (former)Worked on AI partnerships and open innovation programs (engaged with Llama/AI initiatives and regional partners).
Sinclair‑Kennedy Traveling Research Fellow / Researcher
2021–2022 (approx.)Conducted traveling research on emerging technologies in Latin America; co‑authored policy briefs and delivered workshops on blockchain and smart cities.
Refugee Assistant (Volunteer)
2010Volunteer experience supporting refugee assistance programs.
Mentor (Volunteer)
2022Mentor for leadership development programs.
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Co‑President while at Harvard Law; engaged in international development and legal research programming.
Served as International Business Chair (student leadership role).
Recipient or selectee in multiple prestigious national/international fellowship programs during undergraduate and graduate training.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
J.D. (J.D. Candidate, Class of 2021)
Studied cyberlaw, technology policy; member of Cyberlaw Clinic; Co‑President of LIDS and International Business Chair for HALB.
Master of Public Policy (MPP) — reported
Graduate degree in public policy (listed on Extraordinary profile and public bios).
B.A. (summa cum laude) — reported
Undergraduate degree; recipient of multiple scholarships and honors (Boren, Truman, PPIA, FLAS).
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