Sobhan Khani is the President & Partner of Plug and Play Tech Center, where he oversees global growth, operations, and strategic initiatives across venture capital, corporate innovation, and emerging technologies. Having joined the company over a decade ago as an intern, Sobhan has grown alongside the platform and now focuses on scaling Plug and Play with discipline—driving sustainable growth, strengthening margins, and expanding global impact in the age of AI.

Sobhan is deeply committed to empowering teams, supporting founders, and building durable platforms that create long-term value for partners worldwide. His leadership emphasizes operational clarity, thoughtful decision-making, and execution at scale.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California. He also completed the Executive Programs at Stanford and Harvard.