Farzad Ban

Farzad Ban is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of 3drops, a company he started right after high school.2 He is known for his work in the tech industry, particularly in web design, product design, and marketing.3

Background and Career

Born in Iran, Farzad moved to Sweden with his family when he was 14 years old.2 He has since established himself as a prominent figure in the Swedish startup ecosystem. In addition to 3drops, Farzad is also associated with the Wayward Group and is the owner of multiple companies under its umbrella.

Professional Experience

Farzad's professional journey includes:

• Founder of Open Purpose®: Since November 2010, Farzad has been running Open Purpose®, a company that partners with founders to design their vision and build products.1
• Founder & CEO of 3drops: At 3drops, Farzad leads each project directly, working with a team of world-class business, product, and brand designers.5

Skills and Expertise

Farzad is known for his expertise in:

• Web and product design
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship

Language Proficiency

Farzad is fluent in:

• English (full professional proficiency)
• Swedish (native or bilingual proficiency)1

Notable Experiences

In 2019, Farzad faced a significant challenge when he was forced to leave Sweden due to deportation issues affecting tech entrepreneurs in the country.4 This experience led him to become well-qualified in judging migration systems, and interestingly, his company 3drops had previously designed the online visa application system used by the Swedish government.6

Despite these challenges, Farzad has continued to be an active and influential figure in the tech and entrepreneurship scene, both in Sweden and internationally.