The First
05 Years
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in total spend processed since our founding five years ago
in customer savings
suppliers managed by Zip
AI insights delivered
We started in San Francisco (and our heart is still there), but today we’re building from everywhere.
Humans of Procurement
Hundreds of teams use Zip to move faster, collaborate better, and lead with blue-flame clarity.
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Our customers have shaped Zip every step of the way.
We asked a few who've been with us from the early days to reflect on how their work has changed, and where they see procurement heading next.
“Zip is the most transformative procurement solution I’ve seen in the last 20 years. The product, philosophy, and team are a powerful combination.”
“We’ve eliminated silos by bringing all stakeholders, privacy, legal, security, IT, into one unified Zip process. Procurement is no longer a black box.”
“I hear from my team every day how much they love Zip, it’s such an improvement. Our cycle times went from nearly 40 days to 10 days. The difference has been dramatic.”
“To be successful in procurement you need to develop partnerships across the organization. Zip’s capabilities make it happen.”
“Everything is orchestrated through Zip. It’s scalable, it’s clear, and dare I say people are actually happy.”
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Zip wouldn’t be Zip without the people behind it.
Here, five longtime team members share what they’re proud of, and what they can’t wait to build next.
What’s something you’ve learned at Zip that’s changed how you think about work?
Anything is possible if you focus enough energy, effort, and attention on it.
What excites you most about where Zip is headed in the next five years?
Our AI functionality, and the ability to layer it into the most robust procurement workflow product. I often daydream about how nice it would have been if I had Zip earlier in my career in procurement and sourcing.
What’s your “dream” Zip swag item we haven’t made yet?
A fast Zip eBike. ⚡
Collin Glazier
VP Advisory
VP Advisory
What’s something you’ve learned at Zip that’s changed how you think about work?
Anything is possible if you focus enough energy, effort, and attention on it.
What excites you most about where Zip is headed in the next five years?
Our AI functionality, and the ability to layer it into the most robust procurement workflow product. I often daydream about how nice it would have been if I had Zip earlier in my career in procurement and sourcing.
What’s your “dream” Zip swag item we haven’t made yet?
A fast Zip eBike. ⚡
Head of Design
What’s something that makes Zip feel like… well, Zip?
Everyone here is very action-oriented. There’s a sense of urgency, which is inspiring! People talk, and things really happen. We’ve got ‘dreamers and doers’ at Zip, and here the dreams actually happen.
What excites you most about where Zip is headed in the next five years?
Our team has built the foundations for the future of Zip. Now the next 5 years is about continuing to expand and build more delight into the user experience.
If Zip were a mixtape, what would be the opening track?
‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ - Daft Punk
Engineering Manager
What’s something that makes Zip feel like Zip?
We have an internal motto: Be Zippy. That means we thrive on speed, propelled by a relentless pursuit of innovation.
I love seeing this team move fast.
What’s something you’ve learned at Zip that’s changed how you think about work?
It’s actually possible to start a real business that has real impact; it’s not that intimidating. Anything is possible!
How do you think procurement and finance will change over the next five years?
Almost everything will in some way be touched by agentic AI automation. Zip will be right there, leading the way.
Enterprise Solutions
What’s something you’ve learned at Zip that’s changed how you think about work?
Zip taught me what it truly means to “own” something; to find gaps and fill them. It’s hugely rewarding to see both teammates and customers benefit from that.
What excites you most about where Zip is headed in the next five years?
I’m excited to see agentic AI continue delivering real value. It’s amazing to see our agents streamline key parts of the procurement process.
If Zip were a mixtape, what would be the opening track?
Sam Tinnesz - ‘Legends Are Made’
Strategic Account Executive
What’s something that makes Zip feel like Zip?
Pace. I can, at times, be astounded at our sheer pace of problem solving and cross-functional camaraderie to achieve incredible outcomes.
What’s been Zip’s greatest moment so far, in your view?
Each year, our customer conference Zip Forward has an incredible feeling, a culmination of hard work, progress, and excitement, all in one event. I hope to see you there!
If Zip were a mixtape, what would be the opening track?
Booker T. & the M.G.’s - ‘Green Onions’
Editor’s note: Teddy is a little biased.
What’s something that makes Zip feel like… well, Zip?
Everyone here is very action-oriented. There’s a sense of urgency, which is inspiring! People talk, and things really happen. We’ve got ‘dreamers and doers’ at Zip, and here the dreams actually happen.
What excites you most about where Zip is headed in the next five years?
Our team has built the foundations for the future of Zip. Now the next 5 years is about continuing to expand and build more delight into the user experience.
If Zip were a mixtape, what would be the opening track?
‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ - Daft Punk
Joyce Liu
Head of Design
Teddy Jones
Strategic
Account
Executive
What’s something that makes Zip feel like Zip?
Pace. I can, at times, be astounded at our sheer pace of problem solving and cross-functional camaraderie to achieve incredible outcomes.
What’s been Zip’s greatest moment so far, in your view?
Each year, our customer conference Zip Forward has an incredible feeling, a culmination of hard work, progress, and excitement, all in one event.
I hope to see you there!
If Zip were a mixtape, what would be the opening track?
Booker T. & the M.G.’s - ‘Green Onions’
Editor’s note: Teddy is a little biased.
Joel Hull
Enterprise Solutions
What’s something you’ve learned at Zip that’s changed how you think about work?
Zip taught me what it truly means to “own” something; to find gaps and fill them. It’s hugely rewarding to see both teammates and customers benefit from that.
What excites you most about where Zip is headed in the next five years?
I’m excited to see agentic AI continue delivering real value. It’s amazing to see our agents streamline key parts of the procurement process.
If Zip were a mixtape, what would be the opening track?
Sam Tinnesz - ‘Legends Are Made’
Jimmy Zhuang Engineering Manager
What’s something that makes Zip feel like Zip?
We have an internal motto: Be Zippy.
That means we thrive on speed, propelled by a relentless pursuit of innovation. I love seeing this team move fast.
What’s something you’ve learned at Zip that’s changed how you think about work?
It’s actually possible to start a real business that has real impact; it’s not that intimidating.
Anything is possible!
How do you think procurement and finance will change over the next five years?
Almost everything will in some way be touched by agentic AI automation.
Zip will be right there, leading the way.
“What started as a better intake form is now shaping the way global businesses operate.
We’re moving faster, scaling smarter, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, with our customers at the center of it all.”
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