Arman Khederlarian is the CEO and co-founder of Maharat - a pioneering platform developing the best educational content the Arab World has ever seen with the biggest names in the region. Arman's goal with Maharat is to inspire and empower millions of people to improve their lives, personally and professionally.

Arman has led Maharat to become a go-to platform for self-development in MENA having amassed thousands of paying users and millions of website visitors. With a background in strategy and business operations, he has also previously worked in the startup and consulting industries, leading transformative projects across media, technology, and investment management for top technology firms and sovereign wealth funds.

Arman brings a strategic, problem-solving mindset shaped by global best practices and deep regional market expertise in MENA. At 24, he launched Maharat to build a premium knowledge platform that will shape education in the region for decades.

A graduate of the American University of Beirut with a dual degree in Economics and Finance, Arman graduated with High Distinction, served on the university’s highest governing body — the University Student Faculty Committee, and was part of AUB’s varsity football team. He was also selected as the Class of 2019 Commencement Speaker and managed a $1M investment portfolio at just 20 years old.

He is CFA Level 1 certified and was consistently ranked as a top performer in consulting. Arman is a recognized thought leader on startups, business strategy, leadership, the future of education, and media innovation