Zain Yaqub

Founder at FISH

Zain Yaqub has an extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Zain is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at FISH since August 2021. Additionally, they hold the position of General Partner & Investor at The Jupiter Fund, a privately held investment vehicle operating in the United States. At Black Mountain Investment Group, Zain serves as a Partner, where they advise on starting, scaling, and operating innovative businesses and funds.

In their previous roles, Zain demonstrated their entrepreneurial skills as the Founder & CEO of Smart Media Management, a digital advertising agency that helped small to medium-sized businesses grow through social media marketing, lead generation, and website design. Zain also founded Advisor Appointments, a company that assisted financial advisors in generating appointments through digital marketing. During their tenure as CEO, Zain successfully managed a team of 15+ and acquired over 100 clients, ultimately leading to the company's acquisition by Next Stage Ventures in 2021.

Zain's passion for entrepreneurship is further evident through their role as the Director at Bethesda Entrepreneurship Academy, where they facilitated and taught over 60 teenagers how to launch their own businesses. Zain also assisted them in networking with 30+ CEOs, many of whom offered the teens job and internship opportunities.

Overall, Zain Yaqub possesses a diverse range of experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, and investment, making him a valuable asset in the business and finance industry.

Zain Yaqub has pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. The specific start and end years of the education are not mentioned.

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Timeline

  • Founder

    August 1, 2023 - present

  • Chief Executive Officer

    August, 2021