As ISM’s Founder, Faris works with international leaders and entrepreneurs on strategies and implementations to create an empowering environment for startups and sell businesses to prosper and grow. He has functioned as:

• Special Advisor and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Expert with the World Bank
• Business Advisor with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
• Affiliate with Kauffman Foundation
• Mentor to MBA Students and Entrepreneurs Globally
  

In his work facilitating economic and workforce development programs that include entrepreneurship, small/medium enterprise development, mentorship, and funding, Faris works with high-ranking officials — presidents of countries, ministries, universities, incubators/accelerators, economic development groups. The ISM team has been particularly successful in helping entrepreneurs in underserved communities find success.

His insights, strategy, and facilitation in launching entrepreneurship activities have been sought out by more than 61 leaders of nations and organizations. ISMs programs include training entrepreneurs, trainers, and management teams in supporting entrepreneurs, and in technology, retail, workforce development, leadership, and culture-related programs.

In 2020, Faris founded Connecting Dots Globally (non-profit) — a STEMprenuerer program in which high school and university students learn to launch a global technology company.

Current Boards:
Automation Alley International Center, Advisory Board
Center For The Study Of Citizenship at Wayne State University, Executive Board of Director
GlobalTies Detroit, Executive Board of Directors Vice Chair
Leadership Oakland, Board of Directors

Sample Professional Honors and Awards:
Leader of Leaders Award
Corp! Diversity Business Leader Award
Professional Resource Business Award
KNF Appreciation Award
Global Entrepreneurship Week Host & Keynote Speaker

Prior Boards, Committees, and Award:
The Oakland County Employment Diversity Council (OCEDC)
Automation Alley Workforce Committee
Profession in Transition
Troy Chamber of Commerce Workforce Leadership Council
Professional Resource Award by U.S. Dept. of State and IVC Detroit