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Sameer Gulati

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President & Chief Product Officer at ZenBusiness
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Sameer Gulati is the President and Chief Product Officer at ZenBusiness, where he focuses on AI-native software for small businesses. A University of Chicago Booth MBA holder, his career includes COO roles at LendingClub and Plastiq, with a foundation as a Partner at McKinsey. People he has worked with describe him as an exceptional leader who excels at solving complex problems.

He is passionate about understanding the motivations of entrepreneurs, noting that many start businesses to pursue an exciting idea or seize a "now or never" moment. He believes AI can be a powerful partner for solo entrepreneurs, helping them manage tasks they would otherwise need to hire for.

Under his leadership, ZenBusiness has driven 3.5x revenue growth and served nearly one million small businesses.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
President & Chief Product Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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AI for Small Business
Currently leading an AI-powered platform for SMBs and frequently posts about how AI is changing the landscape for solo entrepreneurs.
Fintech & B2B Payments
Previously served as COO for fintech marketplace LendingClub and B2B payments platform Plastiq, driving significant growth in both.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
President & Chief Product Officer
ZenBusiness
7-2021 - 12-2025
Member Board of Directors
Car IQ
3-2019 - 3-2022
President & Chief Operating Officer; Advisor
Plastiq
5-2016 - 1-2019
COO
LendingClub
5-2016 - 1-2019
Chief Operating Officer
LendingClub
In the press

Media appearances

Stay Close to the Problem: Interview with Sameer Gulati, President & Chief Product Officer of ZenBusiness. Featured in Adam Mendler (adammendler.com)
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ZenBusiness Velo®, the AI Guide for Small Businesses, Marks One Year with 2.5 Million Conversations. Featured in PRNewswire
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Education
BS/BTech
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
MBA
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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