Business is complicated.We make it easy.
"We wake up every day asking,How can we take the worry out ofstarting and growing a business?"
– Ross Buhrdorf, Founder and CEO
Start and Grow with Confidence
ZenBusiness is an AI-powered platform that helps entrepreneurs start strong and stay compliant. We simplify business formation and ongoing compliance while helping protect owners from personal liability. With award-winning support and smart automation, we combine human expertise and AI innovation to set small businesses up for long-term success.
At the core of ZenBusiness is AI-powered technology that drives automation, smart recommendations, and scalable solutions. These intelligent features adapt to each user’s journey, making it easier to stay compliant, manage tasks, and make informed decisions — all from one unified dashboard.
Customer support is a standout feature at ZenBusiness, where a team of award-winning experts provides fast, friendly, and knowledgeable guidance. This combination of tech innovation and human touch ensures users receive the best of both worlds: efficiency and empathy.
Guided by a mission to empower entrepreneurs from all walks of life, ZenBusiness is committed to breaking down barriers to business ownership. The company’s focus on accessibility and simplicity reflects its belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to build something of their own.
Why We Started ZenBusiness
In 2017, Ross Buhrdorf and Shanaz Hemmati founded ZenBusiness with a clear mission: to empower entrepreneurs from all walks of life to confidently start, run, and grow a successful business. They believed that people are happier and more fulfilled when they work for themselves. Ross and Shanaz envisioned ZenBusiness as a unified platform that combined leading technology with amazing customer support and educational resources.
Today, ZenBusiness is the trusted leader for aspiring business owners, having helped over 800,000 entrepreneurs launch and build their businesses.
The ZenBusiness Commitment
From day one, we focused on building an equitable future for business owners. We all benefit when diverse people pursue their passions and take control of their destinies.
As a Public Benefit Corporation we give back to those who are underserved and are committed to operating responsibly and sustainably to benefit all small business communities. Since 2020, we’ve awarded over $700,000 in grants to small businesses. We partner with the Mavs Business Assist, giving diverse entrepreneurs free access to knowledge, tools, and support. We also donate to organizations that work to end inequality and support entrepreneurship. We’re also proud to say that women make up almost 50% of our employees and leadership team.
Diversity is in our DNA
At ZenBusiness, DEI is a practice, not just a statement. We started this company knowing that diverse points of view bring out our best ideas. We take a people-first approach to our company culture and follow fair hiring practices. Our commitment to DEI creates a culture where team members feel appreciated, valued, and respected across every level of our company. We celebrate our global team knowing that our products, services, and customers thrive when we lean into and celebrate our differences.
We share a vision that anyone can achieve success — and change the world — by doing what they love. Our 4Cs represent the no-nonsense convictions that keep us all aligned that vision while creating a culture that makes ZenBusiness a great place to work.
Connect Authentically
We create meaningful relationships, foster trust, and ensure every individual feels valued and respected.
Commit Fully
We turn ambition into results, tackle challenges head-on, get things done, and stay dedicated to driving success.
Chase Excellence
Excellence isn’t a goal, it’s our standard. We embrace new technology, adopt best practices, and continuously learn.
Champion Entrepreneurs
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy and heart of communities. We are their trusted partner to help them achieve their dreams.
Join our team
If you’re ready to be a part of the ZenBusiness mission, we’re always looking for smart, driven, creative people who are excited about helping entrepreneurs succeed. ZenBusiness is committed to DEI and follows fair hiring practices. View our open positions to find your dream job.
LEADERSHIP
Ross Buhrdorf and Shanaz Hemmati co-founded ZenBusiness in 2017 with a shared belief that business ownership should be easier, more accessible, and a lot less stressful. They used their backgrounds in innovation, technology, and mentorship, to create a company dedicated to removing the hurdles to entrepreneurship.
Their passion and commitment attracted a dedicated executive team and, under their collective leadership, we’ve grown into a fully remote company with a diverse team and drive to help people achieve success and change the world by doing what they love.
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