Media Innovator and Entrepreneur Farhan Mohamed Joins Playbook as Advisor
Playbook, a leading growth advisory firm, announces the appointment of prominent tech and media veteran Farhan Mohamed as Advisor. Mohamed brings extensive experience in scaling digital organizations and building thriving communities to Playbook's mission of empowering businesses to achieve measurable growth.
Mohamed, a Vancouver native and son of Canadian immigrants, is best known for transforming Vancity Buzz from a local blog into Daily Hive, a digital media powerhouse spanning seven cities across Canada and the United States. As Daily Hive's Editor-in-Chief from 2012 to 2020, he built and led high-performing newsroom teams while developing innovative approaches to community engagement and digital transformation, reaching over 6.5 million readers each month.
His success in scaling digital operations led him to found Overstory Media Group, building a network of over a dozen distinct community publications with over 375,000 local email subscribers, thousands of paying members, print newspapers, and over 100 in-person events. His vision and leadership further demonstrate his ability to build and grow impactful digital enterprises.
"Farhan's remarkable track record in scaling organizations and his deep understanding of community building make him an invaluable addition to our team," said Don Stickney, Playbook's founder. "His experience in fundraising and transforming a startup into a multi-market success story brings practical, hands-on expertise to our clients who are navigating similar growth trajectories."
"Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building and scaling organizations that create meaningful connections within communities," said Mohamed. "Joining Playbook allows me to share these insights with ambitious companies looking to achieve measurable growth.
I'm particularly excited to help organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation while maintaining strong community ties – a balance that's crucial for long-term success in today's business landscape."
Mohamed's appointment reflects Playbook's commitment to providing clients with seasoned advisors who understand the challenges of scaling organizations while preserving culture and community values. His expertise in digital operations, content strategy, team building, and community engagement will be particularly valuable for companies seeking to expand their market presence while maintaining authentic connections with their key customer, employee and investor audiences.
About Playbook:
Playbook was founded to bridge an overlooked gap in growth advisory consulting services: Leveraging hands-on experience in building and investing in companies. Rather than offering the kind of generic solutions that are all too common in the industry, the Playbook Team understands that every company is unique.
That’s why our own unique perspectives as entrepreneurs, business leaders and intelligent risk-takers allows us to provide strategic insights that are customized to achieve, and often surpass, our clients’ business goals.
We provide hands-on senior expertise to our clients, developing customized growth solutions that are backed by decades of consulting experience. Our approach is tailored to align with the specific needs of your business and your people, ensuring that every strategy we implement is relevant, effective, and measurable. At Playbook, your success is our top priority, and we are committed to helping you achieve and exceed your growth objectives.
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