Tim Zheng

Tim Zheng is the co-founder and CEO of Apollo.io, a fast-growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides go-to-market solutions.12 Here are some key details about Tim Zheng:

Background and Education

Tim studied computer science at MIT, graduating in 2011.13 He has a background as an engineer and aimed to build product-led solutions to complex problems.1

Career Highlights

• In 2011, Tim founded his first company, BrainGenie, an education startup.2
• After BrainGenie grew to 1 million users and was acquired, Tim leveraged his experience to launch Apollo.io in 2015.13
• Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Tim interned at companies like Citadel Investment Group, The Boston Consulting Group, and Goldman Sachs.3

Apollo.io

As CEO of Apollo.io, Tim has:

• Guided the company to become a leading all-in-one solution for sales prospecting and go-to-market needs.1
• Adopted a product-led growth model to make sales prospecting more intelligent, automated, and accessible.1
• Led the company to a $1.6 billion valuation, with over 500 team members distributed across 30 countries.1
• Overseen significant growth, with Apollo.io named the 3rd fastest-growing software for 2022 by G2 Crowd.4

Leadership Philosophy

Tim is known for his focus on:

• Improving data quality to compete effectively in the market.4
• Building streamlined workflows and intelligent tools to guide users through the prospecting process.2
• Transitioning from a sales-led to a product-led growth model, which contributed to Apollo's rapid growth.5

Tim Zheng's journey with Apollo.io demonstrates his ability to identify market needs, pivot strategies when necessary, and scale a SaaS company in a competitive landscape.