Payam Zamani
InvestorInvestor at One Planet Group
United States
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Payam Zamani founded One Planet Group in 2015. Born in Tehran, Iran, he fled at age sixteen due to religious persecution and settled in the San Francisco Bay Area, graduating from UC Davis in 1994. A serial entrepreneur and impact-focused investor, Zamani has been recognized as a 'Best CEO for Diversity' and recipient of multiple awards including the Tahirih Justice Center's 'Hope Award' and the UC Davis Award of Distinction.
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Payam Zamani?
- Payam Zamani founded One Planet Group in 2015. Born in Tehran, Iran, he fled at age sixteen due to religious persecution and settled in the San Francisco Bay Area, graduating from UC Davis in 1994. A serial entrepreneur and impact-focused investor, Zamani has been recognized as a 'Best CEO for Diversity' and recipient of multiple awards including the Tahirih Justice Center's 'Hope Award' and the UC Davis Award of Distinction.
- Where does Payam Zamani work?
- Payam Zamani is Investor at One Planet Group.
- What check size does Payam Zamani write?
- Payam Zamani typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Payam Zamani go to school?
- Payam Zamani studied at University of California, Davis (BS, Environmental Toxicology).
Founder mafias
Ironclad mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Serve Robotics mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Inspirato mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Davis291
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