Kaveh Nafari came to America as a 25 year old adult who had his own set of values from his native Iran. However, he is open to new experiences and challenges in what he considers the land of opportunities, the United States. Kaveh has pursued a PhD in Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and is now an accomplished professional working with multinational corporations around the world. In our conversation, Kaveh talks about the importance of a social network and having a purpose which are important for professional and personal development.