Shane Parrish is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author known for his multidisciplinary approach to knowledge and personal development. He is the founder and curator of Farnam Street, a platform dedicated to mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. Parrish shares insights on decision-making, purposeful living, and understanding how the world works through various mediums, including the Farnam Street website, "The Knowledge Project Podcast," and the "Brain Food" newsletter, which reaches over 900,000 subscribers.
Parrish is also the author of several books, including "Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results," a New York Times bestseller, and "The Great Mental Models" series. As a keynote speaker, he addresses topics like cybersecurity, finance, personal growth, and strategic leadership. He is also an investor who has backed companies such as Athletic Greens, True Food Kitchen, and Replit. Parrish formerly worked for a Canadian intelligence agency. He lives in Ottawa, Canada and is a single father.