Abu Zar Talib

Co-Founder

San Francisco, California, United States4 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Founder of innovative voice-AI startup.
Expertise in climate-AI and space tech.
Strong background in market research and strategy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Sustainability-focused entrepreneur with expertise in market strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Start-up VenturesGo-to-market StrategyStrategyMarket ResearchProduct Management

Other Skills

Attention to DetailBusiness AnalysisCommunicationCompetition ResearchCompetitive AnalysisCritical ThinkingDesign ThinkingDue DiligenceInterpersonal SkillsInvestingInvestment DecisionsInvestment StrategiesInvestmentsMemosNon-profit Consulting

About

Dealerships, tire & repair chains still lose business every time a customer hears a busy tone, and we're closing that gap. I’m Abu Zar, an engineer-turned-founder now working on GTM at ShortLoop (YC W23). Our voice-AI agent handles calls and actions, so techs can stay on the floor. Before ShortLoop I worked on satellites, drones, advised non-profits, scouted deep-tech deals, and co-founded a climate-data start-up. That blend now contributes to our work in the States: mapping tire-shops and ensuring they never miss a customer again. Wonder what missed calls are costing your bays? DM me and I’ll run the quick audit.

Experience

Shortloop (yc w23)

Founding Team- Growth

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

AI Phone Agents for Tire & Repair Chains
We convert every inbound call into booked revenue, 24 / 7- so you never miss a customer.
Leading GTM for tire shops: our voice agent answers questions, quotes tires, and books bays around the clock.

Entrepreneur first

Founder in Residence

Jul 2024 – Dec 2024 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Entrepreneur First is the world’s leading talent investor, creating curated communities of future founders working to build globally impactful companies.
Focusing on Climate-AI, Space Tech, and Supply Chains.

MemosUser InterviewsStart-up VenturesInvestment StrategiesGo-to-Market StrategyUser Personas

Positivezero

Co-Founder

Feb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 5 mos · Goa, India

Building carbon accounting infrastructure for the textile industry, with an analytics and decarbonization layer on top.
Emerged out of the SusVentures program at BITS Pilani, supported by The Sustainability Mafia.

StrategyUser ResearchSalesMarket ResearchStart-up VenturesCompetition Research

Social alpha

Platforms and Venture Intern

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Platforms and VC Intern at Social Alpha.
Built a Thesis on the Indian Downstream Space Sector to support programs and investments.
Engaged in Analysis, Feature Design, and Documentation following best practices for the Open Innovation Platform.

Portfolio ManagementProduct ManagementUser Experience (UX)Product DevelopmentMemosInvestment Strategies+14