| Date | Title | Description |
| 12.06.2026 | 2026 Best Place to Work | Great workplaces are built by great people. One Planet Group is proud to be named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times in partnership with the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
We're proud to foster a workplace where... |
| 02.06.2026 | UsedCars.com Appoints Ammie Lin as General Manager | WALNUT CREEK, CA, June 2, 2026 — UsedCars.com, an AutoWeb company, today announced the appointment of Ammie Lin as Vice President & General Manager of its used car marketplace.
In this role, Lin will lead the overall strategy, performan... |
| 05.05.2026 | Buyerlink Secures $40 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility | New facility with California Bank & Trust strengthens capital structure and supports continued growth
WALNUT CREEK, CA, May 5, 2026 — Buyerlink, a leading online auction marketplace for performance-based marketing, today announced it ha... |
| 30.04.2026 | One Planet Group Appoints Sam Veazey as Chief Financial Officer | WALNUT CREEK, CA, April 30, 2026 — One Planet Group today announced the appointment of Sam Veazey as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Carlton Hamer. Veazey will oversee financial strategy and operations across the company and its portfol... |
| 14.04.2026 | One Planet Group Announces $50M in Initial Investment to Launch Quite Remarkable, A New Standard for Luxury Travel and Experiences | Introducing a scalable, experience-first approach to curated travel, living, and wellness
Key Highlights
Beverly Hills, CA — April 14, 2026 — One Planet Group, a closely held private equity firm that owns and operates a portfolio of technol... |
| 26.03.2026 | UsedCars.com Launches Zero-Risk Marketing Program in Arizona, Capturing Buyers at the Moment They Pivot from New to Used | Regional rollout begins in Phoenix, Prescott, Mesa, and Tucson, giving dealers access to used car buyers with no upfront cost.
Walnut Creek, California – March 26, 2026 – UsedCars.com, powered by AutoWeb,today announced the regional launch ... |
| 23.10.2025 | Buyerlink and One Planet Group Deepen Partnership with Starfish International in The Gambia | Mutual Empowerment Grounded in Service
WALNUT CREEK, CA, October 23, 2025 — One Planet Group has once again partnered with Starfish International in The Gambia, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young women through education, mentors... |
| 26.06.2025 | Inspirato and Buyerlink Announce Definitive Agreement to Combine Companies, Forming One Planet Platforms | DENVER & SAN FRANCISCO – June 26, 2025 – Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato”) (Nasdaq: ISPO), the premier luxury vacation club and property technology company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to combine, throug... |
| 18.11.2024 | One Planet Group Kicks Off "Holidays with a Purpose" | WALNUT CREEK, CA – One Planet Group is thrilled to kick off the annual Holidays with a Purpose campaign, an employee-driven initiative that channels the festive spirit into philanthropic action. This special program, conceived and champione... |
| 16.09.2024 | One Planet Summit 2024: Placing Humanity at the Heart of Business Life | SAN FRANCISCO, CA – One Planet Group announces the return of the One Planet Summit from October11-13, 2024 at the iconic Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The One Planet Summit is a space for learning how timeless spiritual principles can elev... |
| 09.09.2024 | Buyerlink Secures $41 Million Debt Facility with Citigroup |
WALNUT CREEK, CA, September 9, 2024 — Buyerlink, a leading online auction marketplace for performance-based marketing, today announced it has secured a new $41 million debt facility with Citigroup (Citi). This new financing arrangement bol... |
| 26.08.2024 | Buyerlink Promotes Dan Ingle to Chief Operating Officer | WALNUT CREEK, CA, August 26, 2024 -- Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing, today announced the promotion of Dan Ingle to Chief Operating Officer. Ingle, an industry veteran with deep experience in operatio... |
| 21.08.2024 | One Planet Group Celebrates Continued Partnership with Starfish International in The Gambia | Fostering Leadership and Opportunities: A Journey of Educational Empowerment
WALNUT CREEK, CA, August 21, 2024 — Starfish International, a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering girls in The Gambia, recently welcomed a second group... |
| 13.08.2024 | Inspirato Announces $10 Million Capital Infusion by One Planet Group, Appoints Payam Zamani as CEO and Chairman |
DENVER, CO – Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ISPO), the innovative luxury travel club, today announced it has entered into a definitive investment agreement with One Planet Group LLC (“One Planet Group”) on a... |
| 06.08.2024 | "CROSSING THE DESERT" by Payam Zamani Reaches USA TODAY Bestseller Status | SAN FRANCISCO, CA – "CROSSING THE DESERT: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys" (June 18, 2024; BenBella Books) by Payam Zamani has made its way onto the USA TODAY Bestseller list. The memoir recounts Zamani's harrowin... |
| 01.07.2024 | One Planet Group Welcomes Bita Milanian as Head of Communications & Public Relations | We are excited to welcome Bita Milanian to our One Planet Group family in her new role as Head of Communications & Public Relations. Bita joins us with a rich background in nurturing global brands and developing communication strategies... |
| 02.04.2024 | AutoWeb Inc. Relaunches UsedCars.com | SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, AutoWeb Inc., a leading service for connecting automotive buyers and sellers in the United States, announced the relaunch of UsedCars.com, a site dedicated to helping consumers and dealerships navigate the used ca... |
| 13.03.2024 | The One Planet Summit Returns October 2024 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, One Planet Group announced the return of the 2nd annual One Planet Summit. An annual conference hosted by One Planet Group, the One Planet Summit is creating space for dialogue on how today’s business philosophy c... |
| 27.11.2023 | One Planet Group Announces Annual Fundraiser, Holidays with a Purpose | SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 27, 2023 – One Planet Group, a closely-held private equity firm headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, today announced the return of its annual fundraiser, Holidays with a Purpose. This year’s holiday event i... |
| 05.10.2023 | One Planet Summit Announces Full Speaker Lineup | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (San Francisco, CA, October 5, 2023) - Today, the One Planet Summit, a conference hosted by One Planet Group, announced the full speaker lineup for its inaugural conference. An annual gathering of leaders, entreprene... |
| 12.09.2023 | One Planet Group takes Service Trip to The Gambia | Walnut Creek, Calif., (Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – A group of One Planet Group team members have recently returned from a service trip to Starfish International, an organization working tirelessly to improve access to e... |
| 31.08.2023 | Do the job that AI cannot | It is no secret that the recent explosion of AI has garnered both enthusiasm and apprehension.
In my companies, some team members worry that AI will be the end of their positions, while others readily invite solutions such as note-taking ap... |
| 30.06.2023 | DISNEY+ Canada Picks up Little Mosque on the Prairie | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (Walnut Creek, CA, June 30, 2023) - All six seasons (91 episodes) of the award-winning comedy, Little Mosque on the Prairie, are now available to stream in Canada on Disney+. The streaming giant has picked up the ser... |
| 07.06.2023 | Buyerlink Promotes Sarah Gulbrandsen to Chief Operating Officer | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Walnut Creek, CA -- Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing, today announced the promotion of Sarah Gulbrandsen to Chief Operating Officer. Gulbrandsen started her new role as of June ... |
| 01.06.2023 | One Planet Group Announces Annual Summit | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - (San Francisco, CA, June 1, 2023 ) - The private equity firm, One Planet Group, today announced the launch of One Planet Summit - an annual gathering of investors, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders who are committed... |
| 04.05.2023 | One Planet Group Deepens Investment Into New Technologies that Make a Difference | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Walnut Creek, CA, May 4, 2023 – As the world continues to grapple with jarring social and environmental issues, One Planet Group has tripled down on its imperative to invest in companies that are using innovative app... |
| 19.04.2023 | Can we be successful if we are not joyful? | How do you define success? Please stop and consider your answer before you read any further.
Is it defined by your income? Your notoriety? The size of your house?
Is it the same as your partner? Your mother? The society?
Should success be d... |
| 20.03.2023 | One Planet Group Invites Employees to Make a Difference - Announcing 2023 Service Days | Walnut Creek, Calif., (Monday, March 20, 2023) – One Planet Group is pleased to announce the release of its Service Days calendar for 2023. An essential aspect of One Planet Group's culture and business ethos, Service Days offer team member... |
| 27.02.2023 | One Planet Group Raises over $170,000 for Girls’ Education and Empowerment in Haiti and The Gambia | Walnut Creek, Calif., (Thursday, February 23, 2023) – One Planet Group has raised over $172,000, via its annual fundraiser, Holidays with a Purpose. The money will be split between Lidé Haiti and Starfish International, two outstanding non-... |
| 27.02.2023 | One Planet Group Raises over $170,000 for Girlsâ Education and Empowerment in Haiti and The Gambia | Walnut Creek, Calif., (Thursday, February 23, 2023) â One Planet Group has raised over $172,000, via its annual fundraiser, Holidays with a Purpose. The money will be split between Lidé Haiti and Starfish International, two outstanding n... |
| 23.11.2022 | One Planet Group Invests in Photon Marine | Walnut Creek, Calif., (Thursday, November 17, 2022) – One Planet Group, a closely held private equity firm that owns a suite of online technology and media businesses, today announced that it has invested in Photon Marine, a Portland-based ... |
| 22.11.2022 | Thoughts from Ukraine | One Planet has operated an office in Dnipro, Ukraine since 2014.
Since the Russian army invaded Ukraine in February, tens of thousands of Ukrainians and Russians have died, and an estimated 8 million people have fled or been displaced. Nine... |
| 10.11.2022 | One Planet Group Promotes Carlton Hamer to Chief Financial Officer | Walnut Creek, Calif.,(Thursday, November 10, 2022) – One Planet Group, a closely held private equity firm that owns a suite of online technology and media businesses, today announced that it has promoted Carlton Hamer to the position of Chi... |
| 31.08.2022 | One Planet Group Acquires AutoWeb Inc. | Walnut Creek, Calif., (August 31, 2022) One Planet Group LLC (“One Planet Group”) today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of AutoWeb, Inc. (Nasdaq: AUTO), an automotive matchmaking platform connecting in-market ca... |
| 16.08.2022 | Entrepreneurs beware… VCs may not have your best interest in mind | I’ve been an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley since 1994. My first company completed an IPO in 1999 but before then it fell victim to the mismanagement of investors who never allowed the business to grow to its full potential. The company and... |
| 03.08.2022 | One Planet Group Announces Commencement of the Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of AutoWeb | Walnut Creek, Calif., August 3, 2022 – One Planet Group LLC (“One Planet Group”) announced today that its subsidiary, Unity AC 2, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Purchaser"), commenced the previously announced cash tender offer for... |
| 25.07.2022 | AutoWeb Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by One Planet Group | TAMPA, Fla., July 25, 2022 -- AutoWeb, Inc. (Nasdaq: AUTO) (“AutoWeb” or the “Company”), an automotive matchmaking platform connecting in-market car shoppers to their preferred vehicle transactions, announced that it has entered into a defi... |
| 04.05.2022 | Buyerlink Acquires SkyRocket Media | WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 04, 2022 -- Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing, is pleased to announce the acquisition of SkyRocket Media. The acquisition will complement Buyerlink’s portfolio, specifically al... |
| 07.03.2022 | Our team is back in office | For the past almost two years, our offices, like many across the country and the world, have been closed. Our team has worked remotely, constantly juggling the balance of work and home responsibilities. It would be an understatement to say ... |
| 03.03.2022 | Buyerlink secures a $63 million credit facility led by JPMorgan Chase | WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 3, 2022 -- Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing, today announced the securement of a $63 million credit facility led by JPMorgan Chase. A One Planet Group company, Buyerlink is ... |
| 29.10.2021 | Are You Ready for a Start-Up? | 7 lessons learned from my years as an entrepreneur.
By Payam Zamani, Founder & CEO
My entrepreneurial journey started at the age of fifteen. I have started many companies and failed almost as many times as I’ve succeeded. Here are seven... |
| 19.10.2021 | Buyerlink Announces Internal Promotions | Including COO and Head of Corporate Development, SVP of Strategic Growth, SVP of Sales and Client Services, and VP of Business Development in Real Estate
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., October 19, 2021 -- Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for ... |
| 14.10.2021 | Buyerlink Acquires RingPartner, a Leader in the Pay-per-Call Marketplace | WALNUT CREEK, Calif., October 14, 2021 -- Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing is pleased to announce the acquisition of RingPartner, a leader in the pay-per-call space. The acquisition complements Buyerli... |
| 11.08.2021 | Is remote work in your best interest? | Remote work can play a major role in equalizing job opportunities and be a catalyst for economic justice, globally. As someone who considers humanity as truly one, I think this can be a positive outcome, the right direction for the globe. H... |
| 25.07.2021 | Culture In Action: One Planet Group in Armenia | At One Planet Group, we have a strong spirit of service ingrained in our culture. We believe that intention isn’t meaning well, it’s doing well.
Our mission is to communicate and demonstrate that businesses can and should be a force for soc... |
| 14.05.2021 | One Planet Group promotes Jenna Nicholas to Head of Corporate Development | Nicholas will lead the M&A efforts as One Planet Group continues to grow its Buyerlink ad tech platform both organically and through targeted acquisitions
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 12, 2021 -- One Planet Group, a hybrid technology, medi... |
| 16.03.2021 | Why You Should Invest In Women Entrepreneurs | By Jenna Nicholas, VP of One Planet VC
I’ve been a startup investor and entrepreneur for more than 10 years, and there have been several times I’ve walked into a room to lead a meeting, only to be mistaken for the assistant to my male colle... |
| 27.01.2021 | Race Unity Music Video Project Pays Tribute to the Racial Justice Movement of 2020 | “Here Comes Love” debuts on January 25 with the hope of continued engagement of all in addressing racism - America’s most challenging issue
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., January 25, 2020 – One Planet Media, a media production company focused on pur... |
| 17.12.2020 | California Is A Leader In Renewable Energy | By Payam Zamani, Founder & CEO of California.com
I drove through Germany a few times in 2019 and was impressed with the number of windmills dotting the rural landscape. They were owned by the farmers, who are able to incorporate a busin... |
| 13.10.2020 | To Save Our Democracy, Drop Your Political Party Affiliation | By Payam Zamani
When the partisan divide gets too deep, when everyone feels forced to pick a side, we run the risk of destabilizing our democracy – and ultimately causing its collapse.
If you’re an American, you might be thinking “No way! O... |
| 24.09.2020 | The Importance of Nonpartisanship | Dear Friends:
One Planet Group’s digital marketing and tech services agency, Quite Remarkable, recently participated in a bid for the California Secretary of State Office’s information campaign on how to vote in California during the corona... |
| 12.08.2020 | Is America’s Light Dimming? 5 Ways to Save Our Country’s Soul | By Payam Zamani
Could the United States of America, the world’s most powerful country, become a failed state, just as the mighty Roman Empire once did?
These kinds of failures don’t happen quickly. The Roman Empire did not fall overnight.Fo... |
| 21.07.2020 | One Planet Group wins top awards for its diversity and ethical standards | WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 21, 2020 -- One Planet Group, a hybrid tech and media firm, early stage investor, and startup business incubator headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, announced that its founder, chairman and CEO, Payam Zaman... |
| 06.07.2020 | 2nd Open Letter to the City of Walnut Creek | July 6, 2020
Walnut Creek City Council
1666 North Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Open letter to Walnut Creek’s City Council Members & Ad Hoc Committee,
We, at One Planet, submitted our first open letter to the City of Walnut Creek o... |
| 02.07.2020 | Remote Work: Be Careful What You Wish For | By Payam Zamani
On a Monday morning, you may wake up with a sense of relief that you no longer need to battle traffic making your way to work. You may also decide to dress in a collared shirt paired with sweatpants and then head to your din... |
| 12.06.2020 | One Planet will observe Juneteenth as a company holiday. | One Planet will observe Juneteenth — June 19 — as a company holiday.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the date Union soldiers informed enslaved black people in Galveston, Texas that they were free — more than two years after the Emanc... |
| 01.06.2020 | One Planet stands in solidarity with our black brothers & sisters against systemic racism | As a company, as a people, we stand with our black brothers and sisters and communities. Racism, injustice and oppression have no place in the world.
We are all One Humanity and it is our duty to speak out and work together to end racism an... |
| 08.05.2020 | One Planet announces virtual startup pitch competition | The event offers an opportunity to entrepreneurs to continue their momentum and look to the future
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 7, 2020-- One Planet, the hybrid technology and media firm and its early stage investment arm One PlanetVentures, w... |
| 24.04.2020 | California.com supports California’s small businesses through fundraising and free business profiles | 100% of proceeds will go to Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund and California.com will offer free business profiles and promotion to local businesses
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 16, 2020 -- California.com, a One Planet company de... |
| 03.04.2020 | One Planet launches a global prayer chain in response to COVID-19 pandemic | One Planet. One People. United by a Prayer Chain
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 3, 2020 - Following the World Health Organization’s declaration that coronavirus (COVID-19) is a pandemic, One Planet’s team felt the need to launch LightUpTheWorl... |
| 26.03.2020 | 5 Ways to Hire the Best People for the Long Term | Payam Zamani
GUEST WRITER
CEO of One Planet
March 6, 2020 6 min read
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
Whether your company is well established or a new startup, you should approach hiring as a way to build the ... |
| 26.03.2020 | An Angel Investor’s Guide for New Entrepreneurs | An entrepreneur, first and foremost, is an idea person. They think differently, create opportunities where resources didn’t exist and are willing to take significant risks to pursue a thought to action.
Surprisingly, I have found that an ad... |
| 21.02.2020 | 3 projects to help California's homeless
California.com tackles first feature series on homelessness, One Planet's team volunteers to help at events.
Needa Bee Advocates for Housing and Dignity for Al... | One Planet’s latest venture - California.com - is a socially driven media company highlighting the top destinations, unique experiences, and innovative businesses in California. While the content heavily focuses on lifestyle topics such as ... |
| 16.01.2020 | One Planet introduces California.com
The premier California website provides an all-access pass to the best of the Golden State | WALNUT CREEK, Calif., January 16, 2020 -- Bay Area tech and media company One Planet Group announces the launch of California.com - a website dedicated to showcasing the best of the state of California.
The new digital publication combines ... |
| 31.10.2019 | What Does Being a Spiritual Investor Mean? | A few years ago, someone sent me a message on LinkedIn. I didn’t know him, but he had searched “spiritual investor” and, for some reason, I showed up in the results.
This was intriguing to me because I had never described myself as a spirit... |
| 27.06.2019 | They’re The RealReal Deal: A One Planet Investment Unicorn Goes Public | June 27, 2019 – Walnut Creek, CA – The RealReal, a One Planet investment, completed its IPO on NASDAQ today. Under the leadership of CEO and founder Julie Wainwright, as a privately held company, The RealReal achieved a valuation upwards of... |
| 06.05.2019 | Activist CEO, Payam Zamani Nominated 2019 Entrepreneur Of The Year | Internet pioneer, Payam Zamani is a semifinalist in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year program. The prestigious award celebrates game-changing business leaders who exemplify excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as in... |
| 14.04.2019 | One Planet Celebrates the Launch of a New Era | April 17, 2019 – Walnut Creek, CA – One Planet is excited to announce its new corporate brand at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, CA on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The celebration begins at 6:30 PM and is open to select invites, compa... |
| 20.11.2018 | One Planet Group Donates $10,000 to the International Association of Firefighters | November 20, 2018 — Walnut Creek, CA.— One Planet Group announced today that it has donated $10,000 to the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF.org).
With California’s tragic fires still taking a terrible toll in the state, One P... |
| 17.10.2018 | Payam Zamani, Founder of One Planet Group, Honored with Award of Distinction from UC Davis | October 17, 2018 – Walnut Creek, CA. – Payam Zamani, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and angel investor, was honored on October 12 with an Award of Distinction from his alma mater, the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Scie... |
| 17.10.2018 | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Introduces One Planet Group to Walnut Creek
One Planet hopes to act as a catalyst in extending Silicon Valley to the East Bay, Walnut Creek in particular | October 17, 2018 – Walnut Creek, CA. – Today, the technology firm, One Planet Group, is officially celebrating its move to Walnut Creek with an open house and ribbon cutting for city officials, local businesses, and neighbors. The company h... |
| 22.08.2018 | California.com Domain Name Acquired by One Planet Group
Company Plans to Build Premier California Website | WALNUT CREEK, California—August 22, 2018—One Planet Group, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the domain name California.com, and intends to build a new website at that address reflecting the best the Golden State has to offer.
The d... |
| 09.07.2018 | Inner Motivation | At One Planet Group, we like to start the week out with a little Monday motivation in the form of a reflection. Andre Segovia, Chief of Staff, shared his thoughts on a quote from Baha’i teachings that he has been reflecting on since he was ... |
| 29.11.2017 | Holidays With a Purpose | Walnut Creek, CA - November 30 - One Planet Group Inc. is hosting an event, “Holiday With A Purpose” to benefit the Tahirih Justice Center, a national nonprofit that has helped over 22,000 individuals fleeing violence since 1997, focusing o... |
| 26.06.2017 | Losing My Mother | My mother, who passed into the next plane of her existence on June 13th, 2017, exemplified the kind of selfless service to others that always creates an enormous source of love.
On that day, I lost my mom—and I truly believe the world lost ... |
| 12.06.2017 | BahaiTeachings.org Presents 'Beyond Materialism' in Los Angeles | If you didn’t get a chance to attend Beyond Materialism, in Los Angeles, CA on June 3rd hosted by BahaiTeachings.org, means you missed out on 17 inspiring and educational presentations.
The second of it’s affair produced by the non-profit/w... |
| 15.05.2017 | 9 Habits of Profoundly Influential People | Happy Monday all! To kick off the work week, we as a company, hold a weekly update on the various businesses ran within our firm, and to keep our fuel levels high, we follow that up with a little Monday motivation that we call our reflectio... |
| 13.04.2017 | New Office Update: Walls Have Come Down | If you haven't heard the news already, One Planet Group is leaving its long time home in San Ramon to start anew in Walnut Creek! Demolishing has accelerated which means we will be adjusting to our new work space sooner than expected.
The n... |
| 10.04.2017 | One Planet Group Gives Back: Photos From Our First Employee Service Day | One Planet Group believes strongly in the power of service done outside of the office, and the positive impact of volunteer work done within the community. However, we know our lives can so easily get busy with our own life responsibilities... |
| 05.04.2017 | How Tahirih Justice Center Empowers Women’s Rights Worldwide | “An airplane takes off against the wind not with it” – Henry Ford
The art of flight is a dance with the nature of circumstance and many times our circumstances can feel like they’re against us. But, if approached properly, it’s that resista... |
| 16.03.2017 | How CEO Payam Zamani's Background as a Refugee Has Shaped His Entrepreneurial Ventures | Payam Zamani is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and investor. His company One Planet Group is a hybrid tech firm that runs a suite of online technology businesses in the real estate, home improvement, and automotive industries; invests in a... |
| 13.03.2017 | Going Beyond a Traditional Definition of Success in Silicon Valley | Having lived and worked in Silicon Valley for many years, I’ve come across many strong business ideas, and have met many thirsty entrepreneurs all looking to push their ideas into success and truly make it in this fast moving and competitiv... |
| 07.03.2017 | Commercial Real Estate Is Bound for an Inevitable Crash | Advancements in technology are causing the world to change more rapidly than we as humans are preparing ourselves for. There are a couple of transformative changes upon us that it seems we are choosing to ignore rather than accept, plan for... |
| 21.02.2017 | Harvard Professor Narrows Down 7 Principles to Fuel Happiness and Performance | Happiness and success. We are all gallivanting as swiftly as we know how to in the pursuit of these things, while at the same time trying to realize what they actually mean to us. Some days we have the energy to sprint towards these ideals,... |
| 10.02.2017 | One Planet Group Announces Investment in Butterfleye Inc | SAN RAMON - One Planet Group Inc announces an investment in Butterfleye Inc, a data company that has developed an AI-powered, cloud-connected security camera for small businesses.
One Planet Group adds Butterfleye Inc to a diverse investmen... |
| 31.01.2017 | Contractors.com - A Division of One Planet Sponsored & Attended Skid Row Carnival of Love, Benefitting the Homeless | This past Saturday, January 28, the Contractors.com & Bahaiteachings.org teams - a division of One Planet Group, had the chance to be apart of the 3rd annual Skid Row Carnival of Love – a heartwarming event in Los Angeles organized by W... |
| 26.01.2017 | Contractors.com Announces the Beta Launch of Its Revolutionary New Home Improvement Service | San Ramon, CA—Today Contractors.com announces the beta launch of its new offering; a home improvement service with ambitions of revolutionizing the way property owners find and book quality contractors. Contractors.com also announces the wi... |
| 14.10.2016 | One Planet Group Invests in Wayfarer – A Production Company Focused On Inspiring and Elevating the Human Experience | SAN RAMON – One Planet Group. Inc. announces an investment in Wayfarer - a production company focused on inspiring and elevating the human experience through digital media content.
Wayfarer is dedicated to producing content that targets a d... |
| 10.10.2016 | Laura Arnold and Payam Zamani Shine Light on the Plight of Children | First published on Tahirih Updates
HOUSTON, TX — Two of the stars that shone bright at Tahirih’s 5th Annual Houston Gala, “A Mother’s Life, a Child’s Future,” were not celebrities, but rather living testaments to the American Dream. Renowne... |
| 27.09.2016 | How the New Contractors.com is Improving Home Improvement | Whether you manage ten properties or one home, run a business or nurture a family, one thing is clear; property counts as one of the most valuable assets you will own in your lifetime.
And, just like anything else of value, your property re... |
| 20.09.2016 | One Planet Group CEO Payam Zamani Accepts Hope Award at Tahirih Justice Center Gala | The Tahirih Justice Center is the Primary Non Profit Sponsored by One Planet Group Which Works to Protect Women Fleeing Gender Based Violence Abroad, As Well As Immigrant Children Advocacy, Through Free Legal and Social Services.
The Tahiri... |
| 25.07.2016 | One Planet Group Invests In BestMile; A Leader In Autonomous Vehicle Technology | Payam Zamani joins the board of BestMile, Inc.
SAN RAMON, CA (July 25, 2016)— One Planet Group. Inc. announces an investment in BestMile, a fleet management software company designed to manage any fleet of autonomous vehicles. Separately Be... |
| 27.06.2016 | The Future of Transportation—Not Self-Driving, But Self-Flying | A few years ago I traveled to Tanzania with a few good friends. We went to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. As we drove through the African countryside, one thing stood out to me—many people had cell phones. Tanzania never had the necessary capital... |
| 22.06.2016 | Raising Money for Your Start Up? Here is What it Takes to Get us Interested at One Planet Group | Beyond business ideas that are poised for financial success, we’re most impressed by business ideas that concurrently aim to make the world a better place.
We’re not necessarily super-excited about investing in entities that claim only to b... |
| 20.06.2016 | Will Human Suffering Ever End? | Twenty-eight years ago today I arrived in the United States, a teenaged refugee from Iran, where I escaped religious persecution as a Baha’i.
I remember truly experiencing human rights for the first time when I went to the U.S. embassy in I... |
| 22.04.2016 | Andy Grammer Shines Light On Equality of Men and Women at the Tahirih Justice Center’s 19th Annual Gala | Pop-star Andy Grammer brought the room to its feet at the 19th annual Tahirih Justice Center gala in Washington DC held on April 14th.
“She gives us all the opportunity to be here, it’s very rare,” a choked up, teary-eyed Grammer said, afte... |
| 21.04.2016 | One Planet Group Commits to the Equal Justice Initiative | In a moving spoken word Prince EA speaks a truth we all need to be reminded of.
While many inequalities are far in our past, some remnants still remain. As another progressive Black History Month has come to a close, One Planet Group is pro... |
| 23.02.2016 | TED 2016: Al Gore Has an Optimistic View on Climate Change | “Some still doubt that we have the will to act, but I say the will to act is itself a renewable resource.” - Al Gore
Last week I got the opportunity to see Al Gore speak at the TED 2016 Conference in Vancouver, Canada. This time around, he ... |
| 29.12.2015 | One Planet CEO Named to 100 Most Influential Persian Entrepreneurs & Innovators List | Congratulations to One Planet CEO Payam Zamani for his recent accolade of being named one of the 100 Most Influential Persian Entrepreneurs & Innovators of 2015!
Payam was recognized for reinventing the way incubators for social good st... |
| 29.10.2015 | The Sentiment of the Internet: What We Can Learn From Natural Language Processing | As the virtual world continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more businesses are turning to sentiment analysis for marketing and reputation management. What can we learn from computers that might be able to read online sentiment ... |
