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Farid Tabarki

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Owner/Founder at Studio Zeitgeist
📍 Netherlands

Farid Tabarki is the founding director of Studio Zeitgeist, a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and researcher on societal trends. An alumnus of the University of Amsterdam, his work focuses on concepts like the "liquid society" and radical transparency. People often describe him as an inspiring, innovative, and energetic intellectual who translates complex trends into actionable advice.

Outside of his professional life, Farid is an avid world traveler with the ambitious goal of visiting every country on Earth. This global curiosity fuels his research and provides a unique perspective on the cultural and societal shifts he studies. He is passionate about understanding the world through direct experience and cultural immersion.

Unique fact: He has traveled to 190 countries, with only a handful remaining to complete his goal of visiting every nation in the world.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Owner/Founder
Location
Netherlands
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The Acceleration Effect
The title of his recent book, he explores how the accelerating pace of technological and societal change impacts organizations, requiring new strategies to navigate constant transformation.
Liquid Society
A core theme in his research, he analyzes the transition from a structured, industrial society to a more fluid one where change is the only constant.
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Career

Work history

Owner/Founder
Studio Zeitgeist
11-2025
Auteur 'Het versnellingseffect'
Studio Zeitgeist
5-2017
author of 'The End of the Middle'
Studio Zeitgeist
2-2024
Minister van AI 🤗
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World traveller (If you don't go, you don't know.)
Earth
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Education
1998 - 2003
Political Science
University of Amsterdam
1994 - 1997
Technische Bedrijfskunde
De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
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