Pasha Rayan
About Pasha Rayan
Pasha Rayan is the CTO and Co-Founder of Forage, with a background in management consulting and product management.
CTO and Co-Founder of Forage
Pasha Rayan currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder of Forage, a role he has held since 2017. Based in Palo Alto, California, Forage is an innovative platform that connects students with virtual work experience programs provided by top companies. Under his leadership, Forage has participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2019 batch, which has played a crucial role in accelerating the company's growth and impact in the EdTech sector.
Senior Product Manager at Freelancer.com
Prior to his current role, Pasha Rayan worked as a Senior Product Manager for Growth at Freelancer.com from 2015 to 2017. Located in Sydney, Australia, he focused on strategies and initiatives that aimed to drive user acquisition, retention, and platform growth. His tenure at Freelancer.com helped the company expand its global user base and improve its product offerings.
Consultant at KPMG Australia
Pasha Rayan gained valuable experience in management consulting through his role at KPMG Australia from 2013 to 2014. As a Consultant in Management Consulting, he worked on various projects that involved strategic planning, business process improvement, and organizational change. This role provided him with insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses across different industries.
Chairperson at UNSW Business Society
In 2011, Pasha Rayan held a leadership position as Chairperson at the UNSW Business Society. Over his 11-month tenure in Sydney, Australia, he was responsible for overseeing the society's activities, events, and initiatives aimed at enriching the business education and networking opportunities for students at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Education and Certifications
Pasha Rayan has a diverse educational background. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) from 2009 to 2012. He further enhanced his entrepreneurial skills by participating in the Y Combinator Accelerator program (W19 batch) in 2019. Additionally, he studied Fine Art at Julian Ashton Art School. His academic and professional training have equipped him with a unique blend of business acumen and creative thinking.