Payam Zamani(II)

Payam Zamani is an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of One Planet Group, and the author of National best selling book, CROSSING THE DESERT: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys. Zamani was forced to flee Iran at the age of 16 due to his religious beliefs as a Baha’i. He and his brother founded AutoWeb, one of the first online car marketplaces, achieving a record-breaking IPO. Under the One Planet Group umbrella, Zamani owns multiple technology, media and hospitality businesses, has invested in more than 50 companies, and is striving to redefine capitalism in an attempt to elevate business to serve humanity. Additionally, he founded the One Planet Summit, promoting global ethical business practices, exemplifying his commitment to spiritual capitalism. Zamani together with his wife Gouya have two daughters and are dedicated philanthropists, actively promoting women and girls empowerment and racial unity through their foundation, One Planet One People.