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Entrepreneur · Media Executive · Storyteller
A visionary leader at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and entrepreneurship — from Stanford to The Walt Disney Company and beyond.
Afsoun Yazdian is an entrepreneur and media professional with extensive experience in entertainment, technology, and digital content. Based in Los Angeles, she has built a career spanning leadership roles at some of the world's most iconic companies, from driving content strategy at The Walt Disney Company to founding her own ventures.
A graduate of Stanford University, Afsoun combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. She has a deep passion for connecting brands with audiences, leveraging digital platforms to create meaningful experiences, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Beyond the boardroom, Afsoun is an adventurer at heart — whether rappelling down waterfalls, navigating treetop ropes courses, or exploring the world with her family. She speaks English, Farsi, Portuguese, and Hebrew.
"Afsoun was a strong voice of optimism and pragmatism as we worked together to drive our first integrated test to sell unique shopDisney merchandise to Disney+ subscribers. She understands the nuances and incentives of working with different teams and encourages a win-win mindset. She is a fabulous, empathetic and strategic leader."
"Afsoun is a great entrepreneur who knows how to leverage all the resources and networks that she has to reach the business goal while controlling the budget. What I appreciate the most is that Afsoun is a really caring boss, truly paying attention and putting in time and effort to help me grow."