Afsoun Yazdian

Entrepreneur · Media Executive · Storyteller

A visionary leader at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and entrepreneurship — from Stanford to The Walt Disney Company and beyond.

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About

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.

Career

Vice President, Content Mobilization
The Walt Disney Company
Leading content mobilization strategy across Disney's digital entertainment portfolio, driving integrated initiatives across Disney+, shopDisney, and beyond.
CEO & Founder
GoGo Lingo
Founded an innovative language-learning platform, combining technology and engaging content to make language education accessible and fun.
Social Media Consulting & Brand Events
Independent
Connected bloggers and brands through social media consulting and planned high-profile blogger events for major entertainment companies.
Actor & Producer
Film & Entertainment
Credits include the feature film Cellular (2004) and the short film Missed (2002) as producer.
Education
Stanford University
Graduated from one of the world's leading institutions, building the foundation for a career in media, technology, and entrepreneurship.

What Others Say

"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."

— Annalise Rodli

"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."

— Jessie Fanchiang

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Languages

English Farsi Portuguese Hebrew