About
Co-founder of Orchid, a personal assistant platform that enables users to manage tasks and information through text messaging.
Founder at OrchidYC X25
Intro paths
YC
Nizar went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Pete Koomen, General Partner at Y Combinator β the partner who ran Orchid's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Nizar can intro founders to Orchid's investors below.
Orchid's investors Β· 3
Co-founders at Orchid
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Adam WazzanFounder
Experience
- OrchidFoundercurrent2025 β presentDallas, Texas, United States
- Self-employedSoftware Developer
- Gabriel Pizza Franchise CorporationRestaurant Manager2020 β 2026Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Skills & more
SalesMarketingCookingBusiness LawWeb DevelopmentWeb DesignWeb ApplicationsSoftware DevelopmentFitness TrainingFitness InstructionLaw
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nizar Abi Zaher?
- Co-founder of Orchid, a personal assistant platform that enables users to manage tasks and information through text messaging.
- Where does Nizar Abi Zaher work?
- Nizar Abi Zaher is Founder of Orchid.
- What companies did Nizar Abi Zaher found?
- Nizar Abi Zaher founded Orchid.
- Where did Nizar Abi Zaher go to school?
- Nizar Abi Zaher studied at Carleton University (Associate of Arts - AA, Business law).
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