The AI Optimist

Zach Rattner

Zach Rattner on stage speaking at Engage 24

AI FOunder | Author | Speaker | LEADER

Through the collaborative power of AI, we can minimize scarcity and increase abundance. Join me as we venture into the world of AI and make the ‘Barely Possible’ a reachable and achievable reality.

About Zach

I’m Zach Rattner – the AI Optimist. Offering a fresh approach to innovation, I’ll share with you how to use AI to optimize routine workflows that will increase the time and freedom to create, develop, and build better systems for a stronger society.

I talk about thriving in an era of constant change, applying AI to new sectors, as well as demystifying, debunking, and dissecting all that is AI. I lead innovation through compassionate and considerate principles and believe that AI is a force for good – one that can help transform life as we know it for the better.

I live in California with my wife and three children and am the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of the AI-powered virtual inspection tool Yembo. As well as being an author and international keynote speaker, I am a developer, software engineer, and inventor.

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Through my experience as an engineer, founder, and Chief Technology Officer, I’ll share with you the exponential benefits that are emerging thanks to AI.

AI deployed in

20+

Countries

Delivering AI deployments internationally, bringing practical expertise to organisations worldwide.

Top

Contributor on LinkedIn

A top contributor to the professional community platform, commenting on the positive uses of AI in business.

Currently

Granted US patents with several more pending

Pioneering the invention and patents of technology used in home services, insurance, data security, finance and the future of work.

Speaking engagements

Experience

Home Services

Lean in, and learn how I’ve harnessed the power of AI and helped to disrupt and transform the home service industry for the good. Growing a multimillion-dollar revenue stream, we’ve employed the practical uses of AI to help humans add more value and meaning to their work.

Insurance

Improve accuracy, efficiency, and cut claim times with AI. Learn how Generative AI tools can summarise documents instantly, guide users in real time, and streamline property damage reporting. Speed up payouts, reduce stress, and empower your insurance team with faster, smarter workflows.

Data Security

A complex and ever-evolving topic, I offer practical steps to help minimise the risks of data security. From the best working practices to the implementation of proper procedures and processes – take a deep dive into AI and Data Security.

The Future of Work

AI is about improving our systems that work in Harmony, not Homogeneity with humankind. Find out how we can harness the power of AI in the Future of Work and how we can enhance the value and meaning of our time.

Finance

Discover the growing role of AI in finance and find out how to leverage AI to shift from traditional finance models to data-driven, predictive approaches. Learn about more accurate, more sophisticated, and much more complex models for automating tasks.

Prachi Joshi

Program Manager, Project Management Institute

Phil Hunter

Entrepreneur

Sue Hurrell

Specialist, Events Planning at AICPA & CIMA

Zach Rattner was fantastic to work with from start to finish. His presentation was very engaging and left the audience buzzing.

Sofie Abramowitz

Event Production Coordinator at Key Media

Huge thanks for your visit! It was an incredible day.

Kathleen Enos

Electrical and Computer Engineering Alumni Relations Manager, Virginia Tech

Zach was awesome – the highlight.

Anonymous Attendee

AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 24 – UK & Ireland

Your commitment to making AI beneficial for all is commendable.

Cory Blumenfeld

4x Founder and LinkedIn Top Voice

I'd recommend Zach as a speaker on AI, he is incredibly knowledgeable and a dream to work with.

Sue Hurrell

Specialist, Events Planning at AICPA & CIMA

Thank you again for your inspiring presentation!

Jerome Bellegarda

Jerome Bellegarda, Distinguished Scientist, Etsy

You've truly helped me see how I can embrace AI more in my role – thank you!

Craig Harris

Executive Assistant, The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Mind-blowing... I hope this is the future of the industry.

Alexandra Watkins

Author of Hello, My Name is Awesome.

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Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup

The untold narrative of our era is that there are yet untraveled paths to tread and new discoveries to uncover in the world of artificial intelligence (AI).

Yembo inspections performed in August 2025

Zach is CTO & Co-Founder at Yembo, which is used daily around the world by moving and insurance companies. The technology provides AI-driven property inspections using a combination of smartphone-captured videos and advanced computer vision. Yembo generates detailed content inventories, 3D models, floor plans, measurements, and structural insights.

Yembo inspections done worldwide in a month

Empowering people to do fulfilling and impactful work through AI

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Podcast Appearances

Zach has appeared on many podcasts across multiple industries

May 2025

Zach Rattner

About Zach

Hire Zach for speaking events

Speaking engagements

Experience

Home Services

Insurance

Data Security

The Future of Work

Finance

Podcast Appearances

Hire Zach for Speaking Events

Products for your AI journey

AI Conversation Cards

Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup

Yembo inspections performed in August 2025

Empowering people to do fulfilling and impactful work through AI

Get in touch with Zach

Podcast Appearances

Zach joins CSU Fullerton's Applied AI Advisory Board

AI concerns are more complex than technology replacing people, Financial Management

Zach kicks off 2025 by releasing Scourhead, a free AI agent that streamlines research

From student to start-up: Virginia Tech alumnus changes the moving industry with artificial intelligence, Virginia Tech

Yembo Partners with Atlas Van Lines, San Diego Business Journal

AI has entered the workforce. What happens next? IAM Portal

AI-narrated books are here. Are humans out of a job? This San Diego startup has a solution. San Diego Union Tribune

This Startup’s AI Tool Makes Moving Day Easier, IEEE Spectrum

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