FarjadAI · Mentorship · Coaching

Farjad · Toronto · 22+ years building companies

AI that earns its place in your business.

I find where AI creates real leverage in your company, and where it doesn't. Then I design it, ship it and keep it secure.

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
  • Former CTO, government-backed cloud
  • AshaVid, Chief Strategy Officer
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Founder Lab8 weeks · 5 teams · free · English & فارسی
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor·
  • Schulich School of Business·
  • York Regional Council·
  • Treefrog accelerator·
  • AshaVid·
  • VisaRoads·
  • Former CTO·
  • 22+ years, two countries·
22+years in technology
25startups mentored
$3Mraised by the teams

Start small.
No pitch deck needed.

First stepA diagnostic callOne problem, looked at honestly. You leave with a next step.
10 minutesA free self-assessmentScores from startup readiness to AI adoption, with a written read-out.
8 weeksThe Founder LabReal work on your startup, alongside four other teams. Free.

The record

Twenty years, two countries, no adjectives.

  1. 2006

    Founder and CEO of DPF, a data processing company. Until 2023.

  2. 2017

    CTO of Iran's first government-backed cloud computing company. Until 2020.

  3. 2020

    Co-founder of HoFin, a mental-health app published on the App Store.

    Doctoral studies in anthropology.

  4. 2022

    Startup mentor at VisaRoads.

    Founder of NFTsShip, Iran's first NFT platform and event.

  5. 2024

    Treefrog accelerator programme, Ontario.

  6. 2025

    Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of AshaVid, Toronto.

    Venture masterclass, Schulich Academy.

  7. 2026

    Digital transformation specialist, Schulich School of Business, York University.

In the room

Presenting programme results to York Regional Council
York Regional Council, presenting the teams' results
Closing panel of the Digital Transformation programme
Closing panel, Toronto

Writing

All writing
Lifestyle · 4 minThe Morning Habits of the Wealthy: What Sets Them ApartDiscover the six morning habits that wealthy people consistently practice, which can dramatically alter financial trajectories. These are habits anyone can adopt to build a more secure financial future.
AI & Machine Learning · 4 minWhen Should AI Decide? A Practical GuideAI decision-making isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It's about balancing autonomy with human oversight. Here's a practical guide to making AI decisions where it counts.
Business · 4 minThe Impact of Stephen Miller's 'AI' Strategy on Trump AdministrationExplore the unconventional AI strategy Stephen Miller injected into Trump's administration. Discover the intricacies of this political maneuver and its ramifications on policy and governance.

One honest conversation is usually enough to see it.

Bring the decision you keep postponing. We will look at it together, plainly.

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