Ziv Gillat

Ziv Gillat is a collaborative and influential executive with a proven track record in leveraging powerful partnerships to optimize execution and maximize revenue. With expertise in transforming product vision, business development, marketing, and sales strategies, Ziv has consistently delivered bottom-line results.

As a dynamic and approachable communicator, Ziv excels in engaging and building relationships with C-suite peers, entrepreneurs, investors, and media. Known for his compassionate and inspiring leadership style, he is dedicated to developing top talent and empowering them to succeed, even in uncertain times.

Ziv pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, focusing on Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technical and analytical skills.

Throughout his career, Ziv has held key roles in various organizations, including Business Development at Let's Enhance, Business Development & Sales at Vantage Robotics, and as a Senior Consultant at VC Lab. His diverse professional experience ranges from being a Quantitative Futures and Options Trader to serving as Chief Revenue Officer at EyeQ.

Ziv has also contributed significantly to companies like Athentech, mPerpetuo, and Eyefi, where his roles involved leading mobile strategy, business development, and sales. As a Co-Founder at forq, inc., he played a pivotal role in marketing and business development activities.

With a background that spans from mentoring at Founder Institute and 500 Startups to advising startups and being involved in acquisitions by major companies like Ricoh / Pentax, Ziv's expertise in business development and strategy is widely recognized in the industry.

Prior to his executive roles, Ziv held technical positions at companies such as Silverback Systems, iReady, Zaffire, and PhotoAccess, where his contributions in software engineering were instrumental to the success and acquisition of these organizations.

Having started his career as a Software Engineer at renowned companies like General Magic, Visible Interactive, and Apple Computer, Ziv has honed his technical skills and business acumen over the years, making him a well-rounded professional in the tech industry.