Our Story

Connecting 1 billion people in peer forums by 2030

Forum@Work was born from a simple observation: the most powerful professional development tool in the world -- peer forums -- was only available to a tiny fraction of the workforce. We are changing that.

Founder

Ahad Ghadimi

Founder & CEO

Ahad Ghadimi is the author of Turnaround Artists, a book that explores how leaders transform struggling organizations through culture and connection.

As a long-time member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), Ahad experienced firsthand how peer forums can change lives. The deep, structured conversations with fellow leaders helped him navigate the toughest decisions of his career.

But he kept asking: "Why is this incredible tool only available to CEOs and executives? What if every employee could experience this?"

That question led to Forum@Work: a platform that brings the proven peer forum methodology to every level of an organization, from the mailroom to the boardroom.

20+

Years in Leadership

YPO

Member

Author

Turnaround Artists

Ahad Ghadimi - Founder & CEO of Forum@Work

"Every person deserves a safe space to grow alongside their peers."

-- Ahad Ghadimi

Our Mission

To democratize peer learning by making structured peer forums accessible to every employee in every organization, regardless of title or tenure.

Our Vision

A world where 1 billion people are connected through peer forums by 2030 -- where every workplace fosters authentic connection, collective wisdom, and measurable personal growth.

What we believe

Our values shape everything we build, from product decisions to how we support our customers.

Authentic Connection

We believe real growth happens when people share openly, without judgment. Our forums create safe spaces for genuine dialogue.

Collective Intelligence

The best solutions emerge when diverse perspectives converge. Peer forums harness the wisdom of the group.

Accountability

Transformation requires follow-through. Our methodology builds accountability into every session to drive real outcomes.

Accessibility

Peer learning should not be reserved for C-suite executives. We are making it accessible to every level of every organization.

Our Journey

From a founder's insight to a platform serving organizations worldwide.

2018

The Insight

After years in YPO, Ahad Ghadimi saw the life-changing power of peer forums and asked: why is this only for CEOs?

2019

Forums@Work Founded

The company was founded with a simple mission: bring the peer forum model to every employee, in every company.

2020

Pilot Launch

First pilot programs launched with 5 companies. Results exceeded expectations: 89% of participants reported measurable personal growth.

2021

Methodology Refined

The Forum@Work methodology was formalized based on hundreds of sessions and research into peer learning effectiveness.

2023

Platform Launch

The digital platform launched, enabling companies to run and track forums at scale with built-in training and analytics.

2025

AI-Powered Evolution

Introduction of AI-powered meeting summaries, health tracking, and moderator coaching to amplify forum impact.

Our Team

We are a small but passionate team on a mission to change how the world connects at work.

Ahad Ghadimi

Ahad Ghadimi

Founder & CEO

Author of 'Turnaround Artists.' YPO member. 20+ years building culture-first organizations.

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Join Our Team

Multiple Roles

We are growing fast and looking for passionate people who believe in the power of peer learning.

Join us in transforming how the world works

Whether you are a company looking to implement peer forums or someone who shares our mission, we would love to hear from you.