Farid is a serial entrepreneur who is focused on solving important social issues by leveraging the power and reach of technology. He is a big believer in the power of entrepreneurship in bringing about positive change to the world.
He is currently completing his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Sydney. At only 22 years of age, he was awarded the Bright Young Star in Science by the Victor Chang Cardiac Institute , has successfully launched 2 start-ups that have been embraced by the community. He also holds 2 patents to his name and one ISI publication.
The highly popular education platfrom, KickHSC.org, which was founded by Farid in 2010 has already garnered close to 30,000 online members.
Media mentions/interviews:
www.startupdaily.net/wipehero-wants-to-make-car-washing-sustainable-through-its-patented-waterless-cleaning-system/
www.innovations.unsw.edu.au/blog/2015/10/ceos-meet-unsw-entrepreneurs-again
Program Coordinator @ INCUBATE is an award-winning startup accelerator and entrepreneur program for Higher Education founded by the University of Sydney Union.
INCUBATE fosters a proactive community of entrepreneurs on campus by providing grant funding, co-working space and mentoring from Australia’s most recognised entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of high-potential startups at University. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Sydney, AustraliaFounder @ A platform for University Students to Ask and Answer Questions. From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Director and Co-Founder @ Created by a student, for students, KickHSC strives to provide current High School students with all the resources and support they need to succeed during their final exams, including School Certificate and Higher School Certificate. Since the foundation of KickHSC, there has been more than 1200 posts by 30000 members from all over Australia. From February 2011 to March 2015 (4 years 2 months) Sydney, AustraliaProduct Manager @ Led the creation and sale of a line of range of Waterproofing Membranes. From February 2011 to November 2014 (3 years 10 months) Sales Assistant @ From June 2010 to November 2011 (1 year 6 months)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering @ University of SydneyEngineer’s Degree, Chemical Engineering, Honours First-Class @ University of New South Wales From 2011 to 2015 Farid Mirmohseni is skilled in: Clean Energy Technologies, Product Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Start-ups