Nima Haghbin, a distinguished professional in Construction Management, is the Strategic Account Manager at Clearstory.build, where he advises multi-billion-dollar companies on optimizing construction operations. He has played a pivotal role in scaling a startup from its early stages through multiple funding rounds. His diverse contributions across marketing, sales, product and customer success have been instrumental in driving the company’s growth. Through this hands-on experience, he has developed a deep understanding of the strategies and execution required to navigate and succeed in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Driven by a passion for operational excellence and customer success, he plays a pivotal role in equipping stakeholders with best practices in construction, enabling swift and informed financial decision-making throughout project lifecycles. With experience as an Owner’s Representative, General Contractor, and Subcontractor, Nima brings a unique, well-rounded perspective that allows him to effectively connect with and advise diverse personas across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Building on his expertise, Nima served as a Consultant at Baidu.Ventures, where he played a key role in guiding capital investments within the AEC industry, focusing on AI-enabled environments. Additionally, OpenSpace (currently valued at $900M) sought his advice due to his strong background in construction management, leveraging his industry expertise as a Consultant for over a year.
Nima serves as a “bridge” between construction, construction technology, and venture capital, leveraging his deep industry expertise to connect and share valuable insights across these sectors.
What distinguishes Nima as a leader is not only his technical and operational expertise but also his commitment to empathy, innovation, and service. A cancer survivor and lifelong learner, he believes in sharing knowledge to uplift people and organizations. He frequently speaks to executive teams and field crews alike about cost consulting, operational best practices, and the future of construction technology. He is passionate about helping others learn, adapt, and grow—whether through mentorship, technology adoption, or cross-functional collaboration.
Nima is trilingual, fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Farsi, and brings international insight shaped by his upbringing in China and professional experiences in Israel, Canada, and the United States. Outside of work, he is an active member of the Baháʼí community and is deeply committed to environmental volunteering, ocean activities, biking, and raising his two daughters.
With a personal mission to “say not what thou doest not,” Nima approaches board service and leadership with integrity, a global mindset, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to organizations driving positive change. He is especially drawn to opportunities in construction, construction tech, and venture capital, and is well-positioned to add value to boards and executive teams focused on innovation, growth, and operational excellence.
Character: Nima demonstrates unwavering dedication to advancing construction practices through innovation and customer-focused solutions.
Knowledge: He has a deep-seated passion for operational excellence and customer success
Strategic: Nima has successfully managed substantial capital investments aimed at fostering AI-enabled environments and optimizing construction operations.
Communication: Nima brings a unique, well-rounded perspective that allows him to effectively connect with and advise diverse personas
