Darius Lahoutifard – Author of “Leadership by Cyrus the Great”
Darius Lahoutifard – author of “Leadership by Cyrus the Great,” is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader. By age 28, he had become CEO of a $10M business. Over his career, he has founded five companies, launched over a dozen innovative software and services, experienced failure twice, and successfully exited twice. Now dedicated to education, Darius founded MEDDIC Academy, a platform pioneering modern blended learning for leaders and business professionals in technology. His clients include all the top 10 global software companies, such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
Born in Iran, Darius moved to France as a teenager after the political changes following the end of the Shah’s reign, profoundly shaping his global perspective and professional path. After a successful career in France, he migrated again, at age 47, this time to the US. He was admitted under the exceptional ability program.
Darius’s previous book, “Always Be Qualifying,” is a best-seller and cornerstone for business professionals. It highlights his commitment to excellence in leadership and business development.
His latest book, “Leadership by Cyrus the Great,” based on Xenophon’s Cyropaedia, combines historical narrative with deep leadership insights. Reviewing Cyrus’s life to explore timeless leadership principles, this book offers readers a compelling and educational experience. This new book is in synergy with his new sales leadership training programs under the Infinite Sales™ Leadership brand.
Darius holds a Master of Science in Robotics Engineering from École Centrale de Paris (CentraleSupelec) and a Certificate from Stanford University. He is a patent holder and a published author. He has lectured at renowned universities such as the UW in Seattle and the NDU in Washington D.C. A polyglot, author of books in English, French and Persian, Darius brings a rich, global perspective to his work, while residing in California.
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