About
Phily Hayes is the CEO and co-founder of Zerve, a company developing software that integrates AI agents into research workflows for quantitative researchers, data scientists, and academics. The platform is designed to support tasks such as exploring ideas, running experiments, and analyzing data. Hayes is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council.
Founder at Zerve
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Co-founders at Zerve
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Greg MichaelsonFounder
Experience
- ZerveCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentCahir
- ForbesMember - Forbes Technology Councilcurrent2025 — present
- LearnUponVarious GTM Roles2014 — 2021Dublin
- Deloitte IrelandTechnology Analyst2013 — 2014Dublin
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Phily Hayes?
- Phily Hayes is the CEO and co-founder of Zerve, a company developing software that integrates AI agents into research workflows for quantitative researchers, data scientists, and academics. The platform is designed to support tasks such as exploring ideas, running experiments, and analyzing data. Hayes is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council.
- Where does Phily Hayes work?
- Phily Hayes is Founder of Zerve.
- What companies did Phily Hayes found?
- Phily Hayes founded Zerve.
- Where did Phily Hayes go to school?
- Phily Hayes studied at Technological University Dublin (Post Graduate Diploma, Enterprise Ireland's International Growth Programme - First Class Honours); Dublin City University (Master's Degree, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce - First Class Honours); University of Limerick (Business Studies, Accounting and Finance).
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