Sohrab Pirayesh
About Sohrab Pirayesh
Sohrab Pirayesh is a co-founder and award-winning documentary filmmaker known for exploring themes of identity and cultural synthesis. He has extensive experience in design and marketing, having held leadership roles at various tech companies and served as a featured speaker at industry events.
Work at Vyng
Sohrab Pirayesh has served as Co-Founder of Vyng since 2015. The company is based in Santa Monica, CA, and focuses on innovative solutions in the mobile technology sector. Under his leadership, Vyng has developed products that enhance user engagement and provide unique experiences for mobile users.
Experience in Marketing and Product Design
Prior to his role at Vyng, Sohrab Pirayesh led Marketing, Special Ops, Product, and Design for Checkpoints, a consumer shopping app recognized as a Techcrunch Disrupt nominee. The app gained significant traction, amassing 20 million users, showcasing his expertise in driving user-centric product development and marketing strategies.
Background in Design and Film Studies
Sohrab Pirayesh studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from 2001 to 2005. He also completed the CyberArts Media Program, focusing on Design from 1998 to 2000. His educational background informs his approach to design and storytelling in his documentary filmmaking.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Sohrab Pirayesh has held various significant positions throughout his career. He co-founded Uxer Design (UXD) from 2007 to 2012 and Sons of Stitches from 2010 to 2011. He also worked as a Senior Designer at UC Berkeley from 2001 to 2005 and as an Art Director at Fox Broadcasting Company from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he served as Design Director at Order Dynamics, contributing to an ecommerce platform that was sold for eight figures.
Documentary Filmmaking and Speaking Engagements
As an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Sohrab Pirayesh focuses on themes of identity, faith, and the synthesis of eastern and western values and culture. He has been a featured speaker at SXSW, where he discussed Creating Meaningful Experiences in the Contextual Age, sharing insights on design and user experience.