Ash Sheikh — Co-Founder

Founder and Partnerships leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling partner ecosystems, launching strategic alliances, and driving distribution across AI, Fintech, Real Estate, and Security. Built InterRoom, a platform designed to help strong tech candidates overcome interview barriers and land roles aligned with their capabilities. Built an AI-powered job discovery engine sourcing 750k+ roles directly from company websites, expanding access beyond traditional job boards, alongside an AI coaching platform that delivers real-time interview feedback and preparation. Previously led Partnerships at Blend, where I owned product and go-to-market partnerships across data, AI, and fintech providers, supporting over 350 financial institutions. Built and scaled reseller motions, launched new market initiatives, and partnered closely with product and sales to drive adoption and revenue. Early business development hire at Opendoor, joining when the company operated in 2 markets and scaling partnerships through expansion to 28+ cities ahead of IPO. Owned distribution and technology partnerships end to end, including strategy, commercial structuring, and execution, while building national partner programs in close alignment with product and sales. Track Record - Negotiated multi-million dollar partnerships with Fiserv, Scale AI, Plaid, and Twilio, delivering material cost savings and new revenue streams - Built recruiting and placement infrastructure from scratch, placing 180+ candidates into tech roles - Began career in investment banking before transitioning into high-growth technology companies

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic partnerships leader in the Fintech and SaaS industries.

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Experience: 11 yrs 4 mos