Parham A.

Product Designer in California

Parham A.

Product Designer in California

Hello world! Thanks for stopping by. What brought you to this page today?

ME BY NUMBERS & WORDS

I have lived in 5 countries, traveled to 53+, speak 3.25 languages, hyperactive, listen/read to 15+ books a year, watch no movies, 2.1 times Burning Man, voted on every single occasion I was eligible for since I was 18 in Canada and the United States, and have been breathing for about 1.625 billion seconds... In my spare time, I watch and read everything and anything related to astrophysics, anthropology, ancient history, psychology, and particle physics.

PROFESSIONALLY

In a nutshell, I turn an idea on a napkin into an actual product in tech space. I build teams and put all the pieces and people together. I am unapologetically curious and generalist, and never liked being a specialist and happy with it. I believe our furry friends assisted humans to be who we are today, and I like to reciprocate that affection (@petsvivo). Since 2014, I have been fascinated by the history of money and what money is through the advent of Bitcoin.

PHILOSOPHY

Stoicism is the one for me and most arduous to attain and live by.

MANIFESTO

It's always great while it lasts!

FAVORITE QUOTE

The universe is under no obligation to make sense to us.

MUSIC

It changes but mostly Classical, Baikal Nomad, Armand Amar, Ajeet Kaur,... I love the sound coming out of handpan drums.

BOOKS

I read extensively across subjects. Osho & Tolle have left a mark on me. Keen interest in ancient wisdom and writings of India (cf. Upanishads, Gita, Patanjali). I'm "very" slowly writing my first book.

MOTION

Mostly British comedy and humor. PeepShow. VEEP. Family Guy.

SOCIAL

Twitter and Youtube, mainly. Super wide range! When it comes to news and learning, both of these media have radically nourished my brain and soul. (80% wisdom and 20% junk)

TAGS

Vipassana, Heros, Space, Ayahuasca, Exemplar, Arete, Discipline.

  • Education
    • McGill University
    • Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal