As Founder and CEO of ISM, Faris Alami works with international leaders and entrepreneurs on strategies and implementations, to create an empowering environment for startups and existing businesses to prosper and grow.

Find Faris online::
1. Weekly blog on leadership, entrepreneurship, education, globalization, and community
topics
2. Weekly Finjan show podcast, available on YouTube
3. StartupGrind host
4. Yearly host and keynote speaker of the Global Entrepreneurship Week
5. Guest, live on stage during programs and events, shows, and podcast includinginternational, national, and local news channels and social media outlets

In the course of his career, Faris has been a special advisor and Entrepreneurial Ecosystemexpert with the World Bank, a Business Advisor with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small BusinessesProgram, and a Mentor to MBA Students and Entrepreneurs globally.

Facilitating economic and workforce development programs on entrepreneurship, small/medium enterprise development, mentorship, and funding, Faris works with high-ranking officials-presidents of countries, ministries, universities, incubators/accelerators, and economic development groups. He also leads the ISM team in supporting entrepreneurs in underserved communities in finding success.

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

Faris founded the non-profit Connecting Dots Globally – 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 Directors/Vice Chair GlobalTies Detroit
• Leadership Oakland, Board of Directors
• Franklin University MBA Advisory Board Member
• American Lung Association, Board Member
• Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Board Member
• George Washington University School of Business Advisory Board Member
• U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Michigan Advisory Committee

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 Awards:
• The Oakland County Employment Diversity Council (OCEDC)
• Automation Alley Workforce Committee
• Troy Chamber of Commerce Workforce Leadership Council