Arash Ferdowsi is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Dropbox, a cloud storage service that allows users to store and share files online. He was born on October 7, 1985, in Tehran, Iran, and moved to the United States at a young age. Ferdowsi studied computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) before launching Dropbox in 2007 with his partner Drew Houston. Under Ferdowsi's leadership, Dropbox grew rapidly, becoming one of the most popular file-sharing platforms worldwide. He played a crucial role in the company's development and success, helping it secure significant funding and expand its user base. Today, Dropbox is widely used by individuals and businesses for its convenience and accessibility.