A dam Foroughi is a technology entrepreneur who co-founded AppLovin, a mobile technology company that provides developers with a powerful set of solutions to grow their mobile apps. As the company's CEO, Foroughi has been the architect of its strategy, transforming it from a simple ad network into a comprehensive platform that helps developers with marketing, monetization, and analytics. Born in Iran, his family moved to Beverly Hills, where he developed an early interest in business and technology.
Before AppLovin, Foroughi had already ventured into entrepreneurship with two previous companies, Lifestreet Media and Social Hour. He co-founded AppLovin in 2012, recognizing the explosive growth of the mobile app ecosystem and the need for sophisticated tools to help developers succeed. Under his leadership, the company grew rapidly, fueled by both organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions, including the mobile game studio Machine Zone. AppLovin went public in a major IPO on the NASDAQ in 2021, marking a significant milestone in Foroughi's career and solidifying his position as a major player in the mobile technology landscape.