# Zarif Haque

> Zarif Haque is a Lawrence, Kansas entrepreneur who founded Draiver in 2013 after encountering vehicle movement problems in his automotive businesses. He later became Draiver’s executive chairman and founded The Good Game in 2023, where he is CEO. The sports technology business connects families with sports experts and offers a reusable registration and participation passport.

- **Role:** Founder and Chief Executive Officer at The Good Game
- **Organizations:** The Good Game, Draiver, Hertz, The Selection Corp, Briggs Auto Group, Lewis Toyota
- **Education:** University of Kansas
- **Known for:** Founded Draiver and expanded its vehicle logistics business internationally., Founded The Good Game, selected for Startland News’ 2026 Startups to Watch list., Named inventor on US patent 12,468,741, Network acquisition of sports-related services, granted November 11, 2025.

## Career timeline

- **Before Draiver; dates unverified** — Worked in automotive sales and operations, including Hertz, The Selection Corp, Briggs Auto Group and Lewis Toyota.
- **2013** — Founded Draiver; Kevin Burke is also identified as a founder.
- **2016** — Draiver launched its platform.
- **2020** — Draiver was selected for Startland News’ Startups to Watch list.
- **2023** — Founded The Good Game in Lawrence, Kansas.
- **2023-12** — Federico Ranero announced his appointment as Draiver CEO and Haque’s continuing role as chairman.
- **2024-05** — Draiver identified Haque as executive chairman.
- **2026-06** — The Good Game announced its exclusive Kansas Athletics lessons, camps and clinics app partnership.
- **2026-08** — The Good Game announced a partnership with KSHSAA, initially including background checks for registered officials.

## Achievements

- Founded Draiver and expanded its vehicle logistics business internationally.
- Founded The Good Game, selected for Startland News’ 2026 Startups to Watch list.
- Named inventor on US patent 12,468,741, Network acquisition of sports-related services, granted November 11, 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — KSHSAA partnership announced, including background checks for registered athletic officials and broader support for camps, clinics and lessons.
- **2026-08** — Listed as a speaker in a proposed SXSW 2027 panel submitted for community voting; selection was not confirmed in that announcement.
- **2026-06** — The Good Game announced its Kansas Athletics app partnership.

## Links

- Website: https://thegoodgame.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarifhaque
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zarifhaque

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Last updated: 2026-10-23