I grew up in a small traditional town called Maragheh, located in an unspoiled natural, and almost mystical region of Iran unlike anywhere else on earth. Early on I developed a passion for poetry and philosophy, influenced by my environment as well as some excellent teachers. My curiosity left me wondering if it's possible to discover the reason for my existence. I’m a truth seeker, determined to find the truth about this and so many other things. I’m an adventurous non-conformist who is intrigued by the ever-changing uncertainty of life. I continually strive to live life zestfully, respecting everyone, embodying integrity, honesty and accountability. I believe these principles are not only important personally but apply in business just as much. As an optimist, I love humanity and will keep doing my part in creating a better world.Professionally, I’ve always had a passion for recognizing and nurturing people and their talents. This led me to found Hop, which is where I help organizations build teams and a positive workplace culture. If I’m not in my office, you can find me in nature either reading, running, hiking, biking or snowboarding in the North Star mountains.