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Zenos Schmickrath
Co-Founder of Sendif | Chairman of SEA Founders | Co-Founder of LensAdvizor
Zenos Schmickrath is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology professional with a diverse background in software development, business leadership, and startup ventures. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Sendif, a company he established in January 2023.1 Sendif uses AI to generate marketing emails for Shopify store owners, helping e-commerce businesses increase their revenue.1
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Zenos has held several key positions:
- Co-Founder and CEO of Sendif (January 2023 - Present): Leading a company that provides AI-generated email marketing solutions for e-commerce stores.1
- Chairman of SEA Founders (October 2022 - Present): Heading a non-profit organization that supports tech leaders and founders in Southeast Asia.1
- Co-Founder of LensAdvizor (May 2020 - Present): Developing a platform that allows eyewear brands to bundle custom and prescription lenses with their online products.1
- Co-Founder & CXO of Hmlet (January 2016 - February 2020): Focused on creating dynamic living environments and flexible all-inclusive memberships.1
Earlier Career
Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Zenos worked as a Software Developer at Microsoft for over 6 years, from March 2000 to September 2006.1 This experience provided him with a strong foundation in software development and technology.
Education and Languages
Zenos has a diverse educational background, having studied at several institutions:
- Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (Spanish Language and Literature)
- Central Washington University (Business, Computer Science, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish)
- East China Normal University (Chinese Language and Literature)
- Takushoku University (Japanese Language and Literature)1
He is proficient in multiple languages, with native or bilingual proficiency in English and professional working proficiency in Japanese.1
Current Focus
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Sendif, Zenos is currently working on helping e-commerce stores increase their revenue through AI-generated emails.1 He is also actively involved in supporting the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia through his role as Chairman of SEA Founders.12
Zenos Schmickrath's diverse experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and international business makes him a notable figure in the Southeast Asian startup community.