Farouk Rice

Farouk Rice is a Corporate Finance Senior Associate at Faire, with experience in driving financial initiatives within tech-driven environments. Previously, Rice held various critical finance roles at Upstart, ultimately serving as Finance Manager where models and forecasts contributed to new product launches and strategic partnerships. Rice also played a significant role in the IPO process, collaborating with marketing teams to optimize acquisition costs and customer lifetime value. Earlier positions included Digital Acquisition Lead, where automated advertising strategies were implemented, and Growth Marketing Analyst, establishing email marketing programs. Rice holds a Master of Arts in Applied Economics from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from California State University, Fresno.