John Farhat, MSc

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

President at AI Freedom Alliance

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

John Farhat is a technology and business leader with over 25 years of experience, holding roles as President, CEO, and Chairman for multiple companies. With a Master of Science from Bowling Green State University, he has a deep background in the entire IT spectrum. People who have worked with him describe him as brilliant, innovative, and highly-respected.

His true passion lies in empowering small to medium-sized businesses and advancing the next generation of leaders within his family-owned companies. He is also the founder of the AI Freedom Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to the ethical growth of artificial intelligence, and has a personal interest in space exploration through NASA.

Unique fact: John runs multiple wholly-owned family businesses and actively mentors the next generation of leaders to manage them.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Fast But Thoughtful

Early Adopter

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Ethical AI
As President of the AI Freedom Alliance, he is championing the adoption of AI through shared ethical standards and recently transitioned the organization to non-profit status.
SMB Empowerment
He has a stated passion for working with small and medium-sized businesses where he feels he can have a more direct and significant impact.
Family Business
He is the CEO of the Farhat Family Companies, including Loquantur, Inc. and Mission Control IT Services, demonstrating a commitment to family-led enterprise.

Media Appearances

AI Freedom Alliance (AIFA) Press Release – Announcement of Non‑Profit Status. Featured in AI Freedom Alliance (official website)

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Work History

1-2025
President at AI Freedom Alliance
4-2015
Advisor / Partial CEO at Farhat Services Company, Inc.
2-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Land Exchange, LLC
6-2022
Chairman of the Board at Mission Control IT Services, LLC
2-2016
President and CEO: Fully Customized and Managed Business Communication System at Loquantur, Inc.

Education

1990 - 1992
Master of Science (M.S.) from Bowling Green State University
1987 - 1990
Bachelor's degree from The University of Findlay

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Exp : 34 Location : Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President at AI Freedom Alliance
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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