Faruk Ateş

Faruk Ateş is a multifaceted professional based in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for his roles as the Founder, Principal Source, and Transformational Coach at Love First. He has an extensive background as an award-winning product manager, designer, and engineer, with a strong focus on web standards, accessibility, and social justice advocacy.

Professional Background

Ateş has worked with notable companies, including Apple, where he served as a Senior UI Engineer, and has been involved in various startups and organizations. His career highlights include:

• Founder and Transformational Coach at Love First (January 2018 - Present): Here, he developed a philosophy and methodology aimed at creating communities and products that people love, integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophical wisdom.

• Product Management Consultant at 5x5 Technologies Inc. (August 2021 - December 2023).

• Senior Product Designer and other roles at companies such as Quantifind and Apture.

Ateş is recognized for pioneering technologies that have impacted millions of users globally, including contributions to the open-source project Modernizr, which received accolades as Open Source App of the Year in both 2010 and 2011.

Philosophy and Approach

His approach emphasizes holistic and inclusive thinking, aiming for solutions that benefit organizations, users, and the broader community. The Love First methodology he promotes focuses on fostering environments where love and care are central to business and community interactions.

Ateş's diverse experiences and commitment to social sustainability position him as a transformative figure in both personal coaching and product development.1