Payam Zamani is a successful entrepreneur, Internet pioneer, and angel investor with a passion for innovation and intention. Raised as a member of the Baha’i Faith in Iran, he escaped religious persecution at the age of 16 and eventually landed in San Francisco, where he put himself through the University of California, Davis and earned a degree in environmental toxicology. He went on to co-found AutoWeb.com, the first online car buying service, and helped take the company public in 1999, reaching a market cap of $1.2 billion.

Today, Payam is the CEO and founder of One Planet Group, a hybrid tech firm that runs a suite of online technology and media businesses. He is also a dedicated investor and board member, having worked with companies like The RealReal, SoulPancake, Wayfarer Entertainment, and BestMile. Payam is also the editor-in-chief of BahaiTeachings.org, a spiritual enlightenment website, and a proud supporter of organizations like the Tahirih Justice Center and the Equal Justice Initiative.

Through his diverse experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, Payam has become a leading figure in the technology industry, with a passion for using innovation to make the world a better place.