Tariq Farid

Tariq Farid is the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements. He also is the founder of other businesses including software company NetSolace, which simplifies IT systems for franchises to increase productivity, and president of the Tariq Farid Foundation.

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Starting a Business

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Leadership

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Employee Experience & Recruiting

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Marketing

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