Zak Kidd, CEO & Founder

Zak is a three time founder, having been the technical co-founder of SwingSpace and launching HomeTour and OfficeTour before launching AskHumans. Zak started and ran DupontStudios from 2014- 2022, a Ruby on Rails development shop.

Prior to DupontStudios, Zak worked in Private Equity and Finance. He holds a BA from Morehouse College and a MA in Economics & Policy from Harvard University.

Murtaza Khan, CTO

Murtaza is oversees engineering for AskHumans.

With over 12 years of experience as a software engineer, Murtaza has worked with both startups and large organizations. He has extensive experience in building and managing engineering teams, as well as assisting organizations in developing products that align with their goals and add value.

Andy Anthony, CRO

Andy's marketing career has spanned various high-impact roles, beginning with her start in digital marketing where she specialized in PPC campaigns. She quickly ascended to a brand marketing manager at a successful influencer matching platform, contributing to its significant acquisition. Andy then took on leadership roles, first as the Director of Marketing at a consumer goods company and later as the Product Marketing Manager at a B2B enterprise firm. Most recently, she served as the CMO of a media company, enhancing their advertising strategies and event planning before stepping into her current role as CRO, where she's set to drive substantial revenue growth using her broad experience.

Sanan Ali, Front End Developer

Sanan is a skilled Front End Developer specializing in JavaScript frameworks. He also worked on HomeTour and OfficeTour, showcasing expertise in dynamic and static website development.

Sanan's proficiency extends to both mobile and desktop applications, highlighting a versatile skill set in front-end development. His commitment to staying updated with the latest trends ensures he contributes to AskHumans with cutting-edge and user-friendly interfaces.

Umar Ijaz, Back End Developer

Umar Ijaz is a Back End Developer at AskHumans with experience in developing business logic in Rails, overseeing cloud functions, and implementing cutting-edge technologies. He has demonstrated his expertise in backend development across various organizations, contributing to revolutionary SaaS products and maintaining backend systems.

Moonis Ahmed, Back End Developer

Moonis Ahmed serves as a Backend Developer at Askhumans, bringing over 3 years of experience in constructing backend applications to the role. He possesses strong problem-solving abilities, excels in architecture design, and is proficient in Restful and RAG architecture. Additionally, he handles cloud operations with expertise. Beyond his technical skills, Moonis is recognized for his effective teamwork and communication abilities.

Anastasiia Firsova, Designer

Anastasiia is a UX/UI designer with a robust background in UX research, securing 8+ respondents for in-depth interviews within a week. Her expertise extends to working on complex projects, including Workflow Automation Web App, Finance Management Platform, E-Commerce Platform, and more. Additionally, she has successfully overseen the entire design process for a startup before. Her approach centers on prioritizing user needs while strategically aligning with business objectives.

Tate Dewey, Sales & Marketing

Tate has worked with top global marketing agencies over his career to develop the tools needed to help scale startups and innovative brands. His expertise involves assisting startups in achieving multi-7-figure success and supporting publicly traded companies in maintaining their key performance indicators (KPIs) by developing lean, efficient outbound acquisition channels.

Brian Antell, Public Relations

Brian has vast experience in media campaigns for startups and agencies. He has secured media coverage, crafted messaging, and created compelling content. He has worked in various industries including B2B SaaS, consumer tech, nonprofits, and business services. He has written articles for top media outlets, coordinated media efforts in local and national publications, and boosted online presence for startups and high-profile individuals. He understands the importance of concise messaging for startups to showcase their value, stand out from competitors, and attract customers and investors.

Dr. James Vineburgh, Consultant

Dr. Vineburgh has founded and sold a market research software company and consulted for organizations ranging from leading higher education institutions to Fortune 500 companies on market research and data science initiatives for decades. He focuses on product development, client acquisition, and project delivery in terms of research instrument design, distribution, and analysis in addition to helping clients understand and implement the strategic outputs of research projects.