ZARE´
CEO - USA - iCEO #95911

Experience

Experienced entrepreneur and C-Suite Leader with expertise in growing startups, developing AI solutions, and leading teams to successful exits. I have 18 patents, raised $ 100 M+ in Venture Capital, and led the operation of growth-focused technology start-up companies: I led teams of 300+ in Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and HR that produced two profitable exits to iconic brands.

Major Achievements

StarNews Mobile ► Led the development of Data-Driven Insights and AI-powered predictions for Africa`s fastest-growing mobile content creator and monetization platform ► Oversaw Product planning and global product operations in 6 countries and three continents. Avata Intelligence ► Licensed and launched a commercial AI product based on patented technology ► Drove revenues to $1M in 2017 and $3M in 2019 (300% growth) and achieved profitability serving AMGEN, Procore Technologies, Lockheed Martin, US Federal Government, and others while advancing the product, sourcing, recruiting initial leadership, experts, and support staff.►Oversaw development of Conversational AI, (Document Chat) solution that was nominated for and achieved top 5 ranking in 2018 Alconics’ Best Intelligent Assistant Innovation award from field of 400 products across 29 countries ► Acquired by Procore Technologies in 2020 to fulfill its core AI strategy. Monterey Networks ► Raised Series A from Sequoia Capital, Jafco Ventures, ComVentures, and Sevin Rosen Funds. ► Built the industry`s first wavelength router ► Filed 18 IP technology patents► Acquired by Cisco Systems to fulfill its core FiberOptic switching and routing strategy.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Software

Telecommunications

CTO

Automotive

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO / Consultant / Advisor

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Los Angeles

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Expert)

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)