Zach Kirkhorn is a seasoned financial executive best known for his tenure as CFO at Tesla, where he guided the company through pivotal years of scaling, global expansion, and sustained profitability. Before Tesla, he held roles at McKinsey & Company and Microsoft, sharpening his expertise in strategy and finance across complex organizations.

Kirkhorn brings deep experience in capital efficiency, operational scaling, and incentive-driven performance—skills that align directly with Jolly’s mission to reward and retain frontline workers through measurable impact and smart growth.

​Gokul Rajaram is a seasoned product leader and entrepreneur with a distinguished career spanning major tech companies. At Google, he was instrumental in launching and scaling AdSense into a significant revenue stream. He later served as Product Director of Ads at Facebook, transitioning its advertising business to a mobile-first approach. At Square, he led various product development teams and was part of the executive team. Most recently, he was on the executive team at DoorDash, leading Caviar until April 2024. ​

Rajaram currently serves on the boards of Coinbase, Pinterest, and The Trade Desk. His extensive experience in scaling products and driving user engagement aligns well with Jolly's mission to enhance worker satisfaction and retention. His strategic insights into product development and market expansion can provide valuable guidance as Jolly seeks to grow its platform and impact.

Steve Luczo is a distinguished technology executive renowned for his leadership at Seagate Technology, where he served as CEO during two tenures and as Chairman from 2002 to 2020. Under his guidance, Seagate transformed into a global leader in data storage solutions, operating in 35 countries with approximately 45,000 employees. Prior to Seagate, Luczo held senior roles in investment banking, focusing on the technology sector.

Luczo currently serves as Managing Partner at Crosspoint Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in cybersecurity and privacy, and holds board positions at AT&T and Morgan Stanley. His extensive experience in managing large, diverse workforces and driving technological innovation provides Jolly with valuable insights into scaling operations and fostering a culture of excellence.

Michael Ross is a veteran HR executive with deep experience leading global organizations. He spent five years as EVP and CHRO at Visa, overseeing talent, staffing, compensation, and employee relations. Before that, he held senior roles at HP, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley. He holds a BBA from James Madison University and an MSc from the London School of Economics.

Ross brings decades of experience designing and implementing performance, recognition, and rewards systems across some of the world’s most complex organizations. His global perspective, combined with deep expertise in aligning people strategy with business outcomes, makes him a uniquely valuable partner as Jolly builds the category-defining platform for frontline engagement and retention.

Darragh Buckley is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur who was the first employee at Stripe, where he helped build the company’s core payments infrastructure. During his time there, Stripe scaled from a small startup to one of the world’s most valuable private tech companies. He later founded Increase, a modern banking platform that gives developers real-time, programmatic access to their financial data.

Buckley also serves on the board of Washington Business Bank. His track record of building mission-critical financial infrastructure—and navigating both startup and regulatory complexity—makes him an invaluable partner as Jolly empowers frontline workers with tools for lasting financial wellness.

Akshay Buddiga is the Co-Founder and CTO of Traba, a fast-growing platform connecting light industrial businesses with a reliable, on-demand workforce. Before founding Traba, he held engineering leadership roles at Zenefits and Fanatics, where he built and scaled high-performance systems across HRtech and e-commerce. His career has focused on building products that solve real-world operational and labor challenges.

Buddiga brings deep technical fluency and firsthand experience designing tools for frontline workers. His insights into labor marketplaces, workforce motivation, and scalable infrastructure make him a strong partner as Jolly builds systems that drive performance, retention, and financial wellness at scale.

Sarasota Proffitt is Director of Product Design at Discord, where she leads teams shaping the product experience for one of the world’s most popular communication platforms. Discord serves hundreds of millions of users globally and has redefined how communities connect, collaborate, and communicate online. Before that, she spent over four years at the acclaimed design studio Instrument, where she served as Strategy Director and worked on product vision and user experience for clients like Epic Games, Pinterest, and Discord.

Proffitt brings a rare blend of creative strategy, UX, and product leadership. Her ability to craft digital products that feel both intuitive and deeply human makes her a powerful partner as Jolly builds tools frontline workers not only use, but love.

​David Marcus is a seasoned entrepreneur and fintech executive with a robust background in digital payments and messaging platforms. He founded GTN Telecom and mobile payments company Zong, which was acquired by PayPal in 2011. Marcus then served as PayPal's President from 2012 to 2014, overseeing significant growth. He later joined Facebook as Vice President of Messaging Products, leading the development of Facebook Messenger. ​

Currently, Marcus is the CEO and co-founder of Lightspark, a company focused on leveraging the Lightning Network to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities. His extensive experience in digital payments and commitment to financial innovation align with Jolly's mission to expand workers' earning potential through cutting-edge technology.

Zach Greenberger is a seasoned executive with deep expertise in strategic partnerships and operational leadership. He is currently CEO of Nexar, a vision AI company focused on real-time mapping and driving safety. Previously, he was Chief Business Officer at Lyft, where he drove growth through partnerships and led initiatives in media, advertising, healthcare, and B2B. His earlier roles at IBM and Tesla centred on supply chain and business development.

Greenberger’s track record in scaling operations and forging strategic alliances makes him a strong asset to Jolly as it expands its market presence and enhances services through innovative partnerships and operational excellence.

Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz is the CEO and Co-Founder of Chapter, a tech-driven Medicare advisory platform that simplifies healthcare decisions for seniors. Before Chapter, he worked at Palantir Technologies, focusing on data analytics and software solutions. He holds an MPhil in Public Policy from Cambridge and dual degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton in Diplomatic History and Operations & Info Management.

Blumenfeld-Gantz's expertise in leveraging technology to address complex challenges, particularly in the healthcare sector, aligns with Jolly's mission to enhance worker satisfaction and retention through innovative solutions. His experience in building platforms that simplify intricate processes can provide valuable insights as Jolly seeks to develop user-friendly tools for its workforce.

Ben Shanken is Vice President of Growth at Coinbase, where he leads global efforts to expand user acquisition, engagement, and retention across one of the world’s most widely used crypto platforms. Prior to Coinbase, he was VP of Product at Discord, overseeing core product, safety, and data during a period of rapid user growth. Earlier, he held senior product roles at Lyft, where he helped build and lead the company’s foundational growth teams.

Shanken brings a decade of experience scaling consumer platforms that millions rely on daily. His expertise in product-led growth, user engagement, and marketplace dynamics makes him a key advisor as Jolly builds a category-defining platform for frontline workers—driving both daily utility and long-term loyalty at scale.

Bobby Pinero is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Equals, a next-generation spreadsheet platform built for modern teams with live data connections, versioning, and collaboration. Prior to founding Equals, he spent over seven years at Intercom, joining in the early days and leading the Finance and Analytics teams as the company scaled from under $1M to over $150M in ARR. He now serves on Intercom’s board of directors.

Pinero is an expert in modeling, measuring, and visualizing financial impact—skills that directly support Jolly’s mission to demonstrate ROI to employers while driving tangible value for frontline workers. His experience building high-growth finance infrastructure at both Intercom and Equals makes him a strong partner as Jolly scales its platform with operational clarity and precision.