Cyrus Farudi

Cyrus Farudi is the current Chief Operating Officer at FCF. Prior to this, they were with Fan Controlled Football for 6 years and 10 months, where they held various positions such as Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President Operations, Investor & Advisor. Project FANchise is the world’s first fan-run professional sports franchise, with a pro football team debuting in 2017. Project Fanchise gives fans who are used to screaming from the stands an unprecedented voice by allowing them to control every part of the Fanchise - from the Owner's Box to the huddle. Fans will use proprietary technology to make real time, crowdsourced decisions that directly impact the team including designing and picking the logo and mascot, deciding which players make the team, setting the lineup, choosing the coaching staff, and even calling the plays on the field in real time. Learn more about making your fan dreams a reality at www.fanchi.se.

Cyrus is also a co-founder of Conextion, where they served for 2 years and 7 months. Cyrus is also a co-founder and board member of Agri-Genesis, LLC, where they served for 3 years and 1 month. Agri-Genesis brings together the experience of seasoned medical cannabis professionals and strong local partners with deep ties to the community. The Company was awarded 9 medical cannabis licenses, including 3 cultivation licenses, a manufacturing license, and 5 dispensary licenses.

Cyrus has also been an investor with United Neuroscience for 2 years and 10 months, and SeeVolution for 6 years. Cyrus was also the Co-Founder and CEO of Capsule Media LLC - acquired by ActBold Media Group for 4 years and 9 months. Currently, they are an investor and advisor for TrophyRings and Cuttle.

Cyrus Farudi attended the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business from 1998 to 2001, graduating magna cum laude. Cyrus was the recipient of The Moore Scholar Award, The Schuman Academic Scholarship, and The Tisone Academic Award. Cyrus was also a member of the honors fraternity Sigma Iota Epsilon and participated in community service and volunteer work, helped to bring in professional speakers, and aided in organizing social events.

In 2000, they studied abroad at Universitat d'Alacant, completing extensive course work in language and culture through classroom and on site experiences. Cyrus lived with a host family, taking an active role in daily Spanish lifestyle and becoming familiar with the Spanish middle class.