זום פתחה לרישום מועמדים לרשימת 50 יזמי הסולו המובילים הראשונה בארצות הברית, להכרה במנהיגים עסקיים שפועלים כיחידים ושמים את הבינה המלאכותית בראש
Zoom פתחה לרישום מועמדים לרשימת 50 יזמי הסולו המובילים הראשונה בארצות הברית,
להכרה במנהיגים עסקיים שפועלים כיחידים ושמים את הבינה המלאכותית בראש
תוכנית מענקים והוקרה ראשונה מבית Zoom מדגישה את הצלחתם של יזמים
בודדים ואת יכולת ההרחבה שלהם באמצעות שילוב והתאמה של בינה מלאכותית
סן חוזה,
קליפורניה, 8 בינואר 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –
Zoom פתחה את ההרשמה לרשימת 50
יזמי הסולו של Zoom (ZSP50), תוכנית ראשונה מסוגה להכרה והענקת פרסים החוגגת
את היחידים שמגדירים מחדש יזמות על ידי בנייה ופיתוח עסקים בכוחות עצמם.
Zoom Opens Nominations for First U.S. Solopreneur 50 List, Recognizing
AI-First Solo Business Leaders
Inaugural grant and recognition program from Zoom highlights solopreneur
success and scalability through AI integration and adaptation
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –
Today, Zoom opens nominations for its Zoom
Solopreneur 50 List (ZSP50), a first-of-its-kind recognition and grant
program celebrating the individuals who are redefining entrepreneurship by
building and growing businesses on their own.
Nominations are open until 5 p.m. ET on
February 13, 2026. Individuals can nominate themselves or others by
completing a short form at zoom.com/solo50.
The ZSP50 will honor 50 trailblazing “businesses of
one” across the U.S. — independent creators, consultants, educators, inventors,
and innovators using technology, ingenuity, and purpose to make an outsized
impact. For business owners working alone, this is the opportunity to be part
of a select group of doers with similar drive and grit.
“AI is expanding what a single person can
accomplish,” said Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom.
“Solopreneurs are using AI to remove friction, move faster, reach further, and
operate with a level of sophistication that used to be out of reach. The
Solopreneur 50 recognizes the builders proving that scale today is driven by
capability, not company size. Zoom is focused on enabling that future.”
Scaling Solos with AI
There are over 30MM small businesses in the U.S.,
82% of which operate without employees (U.S. Chamber of Commerce). For an increasing number of solopreneurs, AI has
become a core operating capability, enhancing decision-making, execution, and
customer engagement.
Zoom, in partnership with Upwork, recently surveyed more than 1,000 small businesses (SMB), including solopreneurs, 64% of whom
said they couldn’t be in business without AI. What’s more, 91% of small
businesses saw a return on their AI investments within one year, and SMBs and
solopreneurs report that AI has helped them reduce business costs (82%),
increase customer acquisition (91%), and increase customer retention (87%).
Many solopreneurs can quickly adopt and iterate
with AI tools, unencumbered by legacy systems or lengthy approval processes,
allowing them to test, learn, and apply new capabilities in real time.
“Some of the most effective uses of AI aren’t
coming from big companies – they’re solopreneurs,” said Lisa
Scheiring, Global Small Business Advisor (informally known
as the “Chief Solo Officer”) at Zoom. “They’re not waiting
for polished playbooks or permission; they’re using AI to solve real problems
in real time, from gaining continuous visibility into operations, to accessing
expertise on demand, to turning a single hour of work into an entire marketing
campaign. That speed and agility are real advantages, and it’s reshaping what’s
possible for armies of one.”
The ZSP50 is part of Zoom’s broader initiative to
provide independent business builders with research, recognition, and
real-world tools to scale their success.
The ZSP50 Program
The ZSP50 recognizes a growing community of
individuals who operate and scale their ventures independently, with no
full-time employees, across multiple sectors including but not limited to
technology and design, wellness, media, and social impact.
Eligible nominees must:
- Operate a U.S.-based business with no full-time employees
- Have been in operation for at least 12 months
- Demonstrate innovation, independence, and measurable impact
A jury of experts drawn from Zoom’s network will
evaluate solopreneur nominees across five dimensions that reflect what it takes
to build a durable solo business today:
- Originality of idea or execution
- Demonstrated financial performance
- Measurable business impact
- Authentic connection to culture and community
- Influence in shaping conversations, markets, or communities.
Honorees will be announced in Q2 2026, and gain
exposure through Zoom’s platforms and media ecosystem, access to a community of
peers and mentors, and eligibility for financial grants awarded to the top-five
honorees to accelerate their growth and impact.
For more information, visit zoom.com/solo50.
About Zoom
Zoom’s mission is to provide an AI-first work
platform for human connection. Reimagine teamwork with Zoom Workplace — Zoom’s
open collaboration platform with AI Companion that empowers teams to be more
productive. Together with Zoom Workplace, Zoom’s Business Services for sales,
marketing, and customer experience teams, including Zoom Contact Center,
strengthen customer relationships throughout the customer lifecycle. Founded in
2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California.
Get more information at zoom.com.
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