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.

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.

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.

Hansel Baez, Product Designer

Hansel Baez is a UX/UI professional with over seven years of experience across various industries, including Fintech, Education, and AI. His background in marketing, graphic design, and product development enhances his design solutions, aligning them with strategic business goals.

He excels in developing product strategies by understanding industry intricacies, identifying market opportunities, and devising product roadmaps. This strategic approach, combined with his UX/UI expertise, has driven the growth of numerous products.

He values collaboration, as shown by his effective cooperation with diverse teams and stakeholders. Through open communication, he ensures collective expertise shapes the final product.

Keeping up with industry trends and user needs, he delivers solutions that push UX/UI boundaries, creating intuitive, engaging interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and loyalty.

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.