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Payam Zamani
InvestorFounder at One Planet Group
California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Founder of One Planet Group and author of the memoir 'Crossing the Desert.' He advocates the view that capital should serve humanity and that considering the impact of one's work adds meaning to professional life.
Experience
- One Planet GroupFounder, Chairman & CEOcurrent2015 — presentSan Ramon, CA
- BuyerlinkFounder, Chairman & CEOcurrent2015 — presentWalnut Creek, California, United States
- Quite RemarkableFounder & CEOcurrent2026 — presentBeverly Hills, California, United States
- BahaiTeachings.orgEditor-in-Chiefcurrent2012 — present
- InspiratoChairman & CEO (Sold Feb 2026)2024 — 2026Denver, Colorado, United States
- Ironclad, Inc.Investor2015 — 2024
- Serve RoboticsInvestor (IPO 2024)2022 — 2024
- Tahirih Justice CenterBoard Member2014 — 2021Falls Church, VA
- The RealRealInvestor & Advisor (IPO, June 2019)2011 — 2019San Francisco
- Wayfarer EntertainmentInvestor & Board Member (Sold, 2018)2016 — 2018
- SoulPancake (sold to Participant Media, Oct 2016)Investor & Advisor2010 — 2016
- Mona FoundationBoard of Advisors2009 — 2014
- LesConcierges (sold to AccorHotels, Nov 2016)Board Member2009 — 2011
- PurpleTieFounder, Chairman & CEO1999 — 2001
- Autoweb, Inc.Co-Founder & CEO1994 — 1999
Skills & more
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AdvertisingCRMManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsOnline MarketingSEMSocial MediaAwesomenessLanguages English · Farsi
- Multi Engine Rating — Federal Aviation Administration
- Instrument Rating — Federal Aviation Administration
- Private Aircraft Pilot — Federal Aviation Administration
From Payam's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
360ConvergeBestmileButterfleyeChat SportsCrowdMobDiGAMEDil MilEarthUPEnerAlliesFormic TechnologiesFundlyGlassGro IntelligenceGybeInspiratoInterface BiosciencesIroncladKanthakaLocalizedMemoryWellPhoton MarinePredict HealthQlikaRonin LabsScholaSeed&SparkServe Roboticssika healthSoulPancakeTalkwheelThe BeansThe RealRealToddleTrendUmoja LabsVerblingVolansiWayfarer StudiosWrapbookZiphyCare
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Colleagues at One Planet Group
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Payam Zamani?
- Founder of One Planet Group and author of the memoir 'Crossing the Desert.' He advocates the view that capital should serve humanity and that considering the impact of one's work adds meaning to professional life.
- Where does Payam Zamani work?
- Payam Zamani is Founder at One Planet Group.
- What check size does Payam Zamani write?
- Payam Zamani typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Payam Zamani invested in?
- Investments tracked here include 360Converge, Bestmile, Butterfleye, Chat Sports, CrowdMob, DiGAME, Dil Mil, EarthUP, EnerAllies, Formic Technologies, Fundly, Glass, and 28 more.
- Where did Payam Zamani go to school?
- Payam Zamani studied at University of California, Davis (BS, Environmental Toxicology).
Founder mafias
Ironclad mafia10
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
The RealReal mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Serve Robotics mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Inspirato mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
One Planet Group mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Davis373
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