Mehran Granfar

Mehran Granfar is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in creative and experience design agencies across various countries such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, the US, and Israel. He has worked as a consultant for Fortune 100 and ASX100 companies, NGOs, and government departments. Additionally, Mehran has co-founded multiple technology startups, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in the tech industry.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mehran has been dedicated to assisting organizations in utilizing lean UX, CX, design thinking, and DesignOps practices to enhance the creation of new digital products and services. His recent focus has shifted towards developing strategies to scale and operationalize organizational approaches to design and innovation, aiming for sustainable growth and success.

In 2018, Mehran founded Mothership Ventures, a reputable design and innovation strategy and early-stage venture advisory based in Sydney. His work at Mothership revolves around areas like Design and Innovation Strategy, Growth strategy advisory, and early-stage venture capital raising and funding. The company serves top-tier clients from ASX 10 and Fortune 100 organizations and operates in major cities like Sydney, New York, San Francisco, and Hong Kong.

With a strong educational background, Mehran studied Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Queensland University of Technology, providing him with a well-rounded skill set that complements his professional endeavors.

In 2020, Mehran embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey by co-founding Deep Commerce, Inc. The tech-startup specializes in assisting large retailers in leveraging deep learning technology to create cutting-edge shopping experiences personalized for customers, demonstrating Mehran's continuous commitment to innovation and technology advancement.

His extensive work experience includes positions such as Managing Partner at Mothership, Founder at Collabur, Director at Deep Commerce, and various advisory and consulting roles at renowned organizations like InVision, WooliesX, Pickles Auctions, and many more. Mehran has also held leadership positions at tech companies, acted as a guest lecturer at the University of Sydney, and founded Maven News, Inc., showcasing his diverse expertise and leadership skills.