Yaakov Zar

Yaakov Zar is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a strong background in technology and real estate. As the Founder of Lev since September 2019, Yaakov has developed a leading online commercial real estate transaction platform. Yaakov co-founded Dispatch in January 2013, serving as the Chief of Strategy, where innovative software solutions for home service professionals were created, culminating in a successful acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in August 2018. Additionally, Yaakov is an Angel Investor at 770vc and previously supported community growth as a Shliach at Chabad House Bowery from March 2017 to November 2022. Early career achievements include co-founding SocialRent, LLC, focusing on improving the apartment rental process, and managing marketing for Godino & Company, Inc. Yaakov holds a BSBA in Entrepreneurship from Boston University, where studies were completed from 2009 to 2012.