Kamran Farid
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Kamran Farid is an entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist. He is an original partner of Edible Arrangements founded by his brother Tariq Farid, a U.S.-based franchising business that specializes in fresh fruit arrangements, melding the concept of fruit baskets with designs inspired by the floral business. He currently manages Kamran Farid Foundation and K Capital Group. He currently serves on the Board at Southern Connecticut State University's School of Business.[1][failed verification]
He was born in Sahiwal, Pakistan before his family emigrated to the United States of America. He has five siblings from his parents Ghulam and Salma Farid most notable among them, Tariq Farid, with whom he was a partner with on Edible Arrangements.[2][failed verification] His family moved from Pakistan to the United States. His father had to work three jobs to make ends meet for his wife and six children. Challenges increased when he was diagnosed with leukemia, but he received the best health care and was saved.[3][failed verification]