JP Zarate

Alliance of Angels Member

2020

Private Equity Investor | Alliance of Angels is the largest and most active angel group in the Pacific Northwest. Each year, we invest $10M+ into 20+ companies. Our network of 140+ active angel investors is further augmented by a $6.6M seed fund.

President and Founder

2006 - 2018

(Successful exit via acquisition in 2018) As the Founder and President, JP played a pivotal role in driving business development initiatives at Z7, aiming to establish an unparalleled standard of excellence in the IT systems integration and Cybersecurity industries. Z7, boasting corporate divisions in cybersecurity and business process outsourcing, has expanded its international footprint, offering a diverse range of enterprise outsourcing solutions to clients in the US and Canada. JP's leadership in corporate cloud architectures, business technology systems, managed cyber defense systems, and next-generation IT Managed Services has garnered widespread industry acclaim. In 2010, Zarate's exceptional contributions led to his nomination as a Finalist for The IT Executive of the Year award at the prestigious American Business Awards Gala in New York City. Further solidifying his dynamic leadership, JP was honored in 2011 as one of Puget Sound Business Journal's top "40 Under 40," recognizing top business leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industry.

Executive Principal

2013 - 2018

(Successful exit via acquisition in 2018) - Valyrian Cyber Security Solutions, acknowledged nationally as an MSSP and cybersecurity provider, focused its expertise on delivering specialized services in Managed Security, Business Continuity, Active Threat Prevention, and Data Privacy.

Executive Principal

2012 - 2018

(Successful exit via acquisition in 2018) - As an extension of Z7 Networks, Xmerge is a leader in Business Process Outsourcing providing a wide range of analytics and data management services.

Board of Directors

2012 - 2015