Farid Tabarki

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DISC Type : dcs

Owner/Founder at Studio Zeitgeist

Netherlands

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

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.
Future of AI
He actively contributes to the discourse on AI's future, co-writing articles on national AI plans and humorously holding the title 'Minister of AI' on his profile.

Media Appearances

Farid has no verified media appearances

Work History

Owner/Founder at Studio Zeitgeist
11-2025
Auteur 'Het versnellingseffect' at Studio Zeitgeist
5-2017
author of 'The End of the Middle' at Studio Zeitgeist
2-2024
Minister van AI 🤗 at Regering
World traveller (If you don't go, you don't know.) at Earth

Education

1998 - 2003
Political Science from University of Amsterdam
1994 - 1997
Technische Bedrijfskunde from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences

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Exp : 12 Location : Netherlands Job Level : N/A Designation : Owner/Founder at Studio Zeitgeist
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Insights For Selling To Farid

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Farid is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Farid

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Farid move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Farid take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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