Payam Zamani
InvestorInvestor at One Planet Group
United States
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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
Education
- University of California, DavisBS, Environmental Toxicology1991 — 1994
Skills & more
Leadership99Management99Strategic Planning67Enterprise Software7SaaS6Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Business Strategy99Marketing99Online Advertising99Business Development88Venture Capital74
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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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Also attended University of California, Davis120
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