Imad Ahmed

Imad Ahmed is a prominent mentor at Capital Factory, based in Austin, Texas. He has a diverse background in technology and business, serving as a Board Member, Advisor, and Consultant for multiple tech companies in the Austin area. Additionally, he is a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners.

Professional Background

• The Zebra: From 2013 to 2016, Imad was the Vice President of Business Development at The Zebra, where he played a crucial role in scaling the company from a pre-revenue seed-stage venture to an 8-figure revenue enterprise, securing a $17 million Series A funding round.

• CreditCards.com: Before his tenure at The Zebra, he served as the Vice President of Sales at CreditCards.com, where he was instrumental in doubling the company's revenue to nearly $200 million and patented a new financial advertising process.

• Intel Corporation: Earlier in his career, Imad held various engineering and management roles at Intel.

Education

Imad holds a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, along with an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.12

His extensive experience in business development, sales, and technology positions him as a valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs at Capital Factory, where he actively mentors and guides startups.12