Zane Salim

Yo, you gotta hear about Zane Salim. This guy’s a straight-up tech ninja with a story that hits all the right notes. Started out crushing it at Facebook, where he led growth for Messenger, like, he really pushed those numbers up, both in the US and worldwide. Then he jumped into the startup scene big time with Fibo, a SaaS platform for SMBs that’s all about making calendars and messaging way easier. That one got into YC’s Winter 2017 batch, so no cap, he’s legit.

But Zane’s not just a startup guy. He’s been around the block at some heavy hitters, Microsoft, Twitter, Lockheed Martin. Yeah, Lockheed, the big defense contractor. Dude’s got that deep engineering and product background, which shows he’s not just throwing ideas around; he actually knows how tech works behind the scenes.

He’s also been a senior venture partner at Pioneer Fund, which means he’s got his finger on the pulse of early-stage startups, spotting the real deal before they blow up. And now he’s the CEO and co-founder of Atlas, a fintech company all about making rewards credit cards and automation super accessible. So he’s jumped from social media and SaaS to fintech, talk about versatility.

What’s crazy is, his whole process screams one thing: he’s all about building stuff that actually moves the needle. From helping Messenger grow to creating tools for small businesses, to now tackling finance with Atlas, this guy’s mission is clear, make tech that’s accessible, simple, and actually changes the game.

He’s based in SF, but his experience spans everything from startups to big corps, even space projects like MCubed CubeSat. Dude’s got that rare combo: deep technical know-how, startup hustle, and the vision to turn ideas into real products that scale.

Bottom line? Zane’s not just another tech guy. He’s the real deal, someone who’s been in the trenches, learned what works, and keeps pushing forward. If you want to understand the future of startups and tech, keep an eye on this guy. No Cap.