About the Founder

Five-time founder with 5 successful exits, each reflecting a unique chapter in his journey as a high-impact entrepreneur, strategic operator, and ecosystem builder.

With a track record of scaling companies from inception to eight-figure revenues and exit, Zain brings the rare perspective of someone who has repeatedly sat in the founder's seat and delivered outcomes.

As the former CEO of multiple startups — including NICG (acquired by Risk Strategies), National HR Consulting Group (acquired by VensureHR), and WayRoll HR (merged into RTA) — Zain built and sold companies to both private equity firms and strategic buyers. Most recently, he scaled RTA Group from $1.1M to $13.2M in annual recurring revenue in under four years, leading 12 M&A transactions and a private equity recapitalization along the way.

Zain is also a prolific angel investor and syndicate lead, with deep experience identifying and backing early-stage companies. His investment portfolio includes 190+ companies through his Charitable Remainder Trust, with a focus on transformative ventures in AI, healthcare, fintech, and enterprise SaaS. He has backed category leaders like Rippling, Discord, Instacart, Rubrik, Figure, and Terzo.ai. His approach emphasizes founder-first partnerships, hands-on value creation, and long-term strategic thinking.

Today, Zain operates at the intersection of growth-stage execution and early-stage investing. As a syndicate lead, he helps investors access top-tier deal flow and supports founders beyond capital with strategic guidance rooted in firsthand operating experience.

His mission is simple: to deliver what matters most through authentic connections and relentless accountability.