Zain Gulamali

Zain Gulamali is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate business development and strategic partnerships, currently serving as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Workday since 2024. Previously, Zain founded and led Amazon Catalytic Capital, focusing on investing in initiatives supporting entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. Zain's career at Amazon spanned various roles in Worldwide Corporate and Business Development, where management of strategic investments and partnerships involved engagement with senior leadership. Additionally, involvement as an Investment Partner with the Amazon Alexa Fund included overseeing significant venture capital investments in cutting-edge technology sectors. Earlier experiences include leadership roles in business operations, product strategy at Pocket Gems, and investment roles at Warburg Pincus and Goldman Sachs. Educational credentials comprise an MS in Management from Stanford University and dual BS degrees in Computer Science and Media Studies, as well as Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.