Ardy Sobhani

Ardy Sobhani has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. In 1999, they worked as a Manager at Laguna Digital Inc. where they developed market strategies and contributed to a 35% growth in sales. From 2003 to 2004, they served as a Strategies Intern at Lucid Fusion, Inc., participating in financial market analysis and collaborating with clients such as Kenwood and Red Bull. At Mavent, starting in 2004, Ardy served as a Database Analyst, working with the CEO and CFO to create financial models and reports for clients like National City, Green Point, Wells Fargo, and Fannie Mae.

Ardy co-founded Project InCare in 2012, and also worked as a UX Designer/Business Strategist at Bridge Design, specializing in complex design problems. Ardy served as President and Co-Founder at Oru Kayak from 2012 onwards, focusing on business design, financial strategy, and operations strategy.

In addition to their professional experience, Ardy pursued an MBA in Business Design Strategy and worked as a Consultant at various companies, including SmallBatch Pets and Chronicle Books. Ardy developed operation plans, functional strategies, and market insights to enhance profitability and drive strategic choices.

Finally, Ardy had their own venture called ArdavanSobhani.com, where they developed portable energy subscription services and promoted the use and recycling of rechargeable batteries. This venture lasted from 2010 until 2012.

Ardy Sobhani completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Statistics with a minor in Digital Art from UC Irvine between 2000 and 2004. Subsequently, between 2010 and 2012, they pursued an MBA in Design Strategy (Master of Business Administration) with a minor in Interaction Design from the California College of the Arts.