Esfandiari is the president and co-founder at the Global TechnoPolitics Forum __a research organization driving global conversations at the intersection of technology and geopolitics. She is a member of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) representing the European Region (EURALO). She serves at the APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council and was a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center. She is also the founder and CEO at Pario Consultants, an international technology investment and incubating company. Esfandiari offers a unique blend of expertise across technology, geopolitics, and policy, bridging academic research with practical experience in both the public and private sectors. Her extensive international background includes leadership, advisory, and investment positions with organizations and corporations in China, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. She is a recognized public speaker and commentator on geopolitics and governance of technology for sustainable development goals.