Farbod Saraf

Farbod Saraf is a prolific product leader with a strong background in software engineering, adept at driving product strategy and fostering innovation. He has consistently taken on leadership roles, including founding and leading product teams at significant companies like Miro and LeasePlan, demonstrating a capability to manage complex product ecosystems and scale operations. farbodsaraf+3

He is a serial entrepreneur and startup advisor, having co-founded several companies including mycapa.city (acquired by Orderli) and Everboard. His involvement in startup advising roles since 2021 highlights his commitment to nurturing new businesses and contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. tech+2

Farbod is deeply passionate about open source and community building, actively engaging with and organizing various open-source communities and initiatives such as Product School Amsterdam, Design Sprint Netherlands, and Open Source Netherlands. He is also exploring ways to make the open-source ecosystem more sustainable through projects like OpenUnited and Software Donation. farbodsaraf+3

He demonstrates a keen interest in product management thought leadership, evidenced by his occasional writings on product management, mental models, and open source, as well as his development of tools like the 'Product Alignment Framework' that have been adopted by others. coda+1