Shanaz Hemmati
Unicorn founderFounder at Zenbusiness
Austin, Texas, United States
FoundedZenbusiness$1.7B
Founder at Zenbusiness
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Zenbusiness's investors Β· 19
Amplify.LALos Angeles Β· $500K β $5M checks Β· since 2020ATX Venture PartnersAustin Β· $250K β $5M checksBreyer CapitalAustin Β· $500K β $10M checksCathay InnovationParis Β· $5M β $40M checks Β· since 2022Cleveland AvenueChicago Β· $1M β $10M checksFlucas VenturesJupiter Β· $100K β $5M checksFluent VenturesMill Valley Β· $250K β $2M checksGeekdomSan Antonio Β· $50K β $500K checksGreatPoint VenturesSan Francisco Β· $250K β $20M checksGreycroftNew York Β· $100K β $5M checks Β· since 2021Gutbrain VenturesBostonInterlock PartnersDallas Β· $1M β $5M checksLerer HippeauNew York Β· $500K β $2M checksmark vcAustinOak HC/FTStamford Β· since 2022Omega Venture PartnersSilicon ValleyPTB VenturesNew YorkRosecliff VenturesNew York City Β· $500K checksSoftBank Vision FundLondon
Co-founders at Zenbusiness
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Experience
- ZenBusinessCo-Founder & Executive Advisor (previously: Chief Operating Officer)current2017 β presentAustin, Texas Area
- Graphio.aiInvestor and Advisorcurrent2025 β present
- CandosaBoard Observercurrent2024 β present
- Capital FactoryMentorcurrent2019 β presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- GolightlyBusiness Advisor2018 β 2020
- HomeAway.com (acquired by Expedia)Global VP, Information Systems2006 β 2016Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- SurgientDatabase architect2005 β 2006
- SalionOracle DBA2000 β 2005
- Excite.comOracle DBA1999 β 2000Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- I2 Technologies (formerly SMART Technologies)Oracle DBA1997 β 1999Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Texas Rehabilitation CommissionSenior Project Manager1989 β 1997Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Compensation & Benefits3Financial Management2Acquisition Integration2Organizational CultureInformation TechnologyHuman Resources (HR)Board RelationsP&L ManagementPlanning Budgeting & ForecastingCorporate StrategyFundraisingOperational Efficiency
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Budget ManagementCompensation ManagementCustomer SatisfactionDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)Organizational StructureData IntegrationBusiness SystemsSoftware DevelopmentDiversity & InclusionCollaborative Problem SolvingManagementDatabasesLanguages English Β· Farsi
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shanaz Hemmati?
- Founder at Zenbusiness
- Where does Shanaz Hemmati work?
- Shanaz Hemmati is Founder of Zenbusiness.
- What companies did Shanaz Hemmati found?
- Shanaz Hemmati founded Zenbusiness.
- Where did Shanaz Hemmati go to school?
- Shanaz Hemmati studied at The University of Texas at Austin (B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering).
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Shared employers
Also worked at ZenBusiness9
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