Conor Farese

Conor Farese is a Business Design Lead at IDEO, with a rich background in design work across various industries such as health, energy, mobility, and smart cities/infrastructure.

Conor has a strong educational foundation, holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a BA in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Geography from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Throughout his career, Conor has held roles like President of the MBA Association at UC Berkeley, Founder of Wisen Workshops, Director of Marketing & Product at Soligent, and Founder of Gappl-UNC's Gap Year People, showcasing his diverse skill set and leadership capabilities.

Conor's passion for integrating business acumen, health context, and human-centered design in the healthcare sector has been instrumental in his work at IDEO, where he assists leading companies in launching innovative digital products, services, and ventures in the healthcare space.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Conor is also a talented potter, and his work can be explored at www.studiotuck.com.

With a robust background encompassing leadership, design, business strategy, and sustainability, Conor Farese brings a unique blend of skills and experiences to his role as a Business Design Lead at IDEO.