Maryam Hassani

Maryam Hassani

Maryam Ahmed Hassani, co-founder and CEO of Zealous, is at the forefront of AI-native software development. She’s committed to leveling the playing field in technology, enabling software developers and companies to launch products faster, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality software as they grow.

Following her graduation from NYU Abu Dhabi with a BA in Political Science, Maryam entered the innovation space as a strategy consultant at EY. Some of her notable achievements include leading the Special Olympics Innovation Challenge and playing a key role in the MBRIF Accelerator Program.

Alongside Zealous, Maryam is the Head of Trends & Innovation at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), where she oversees strategic projects focused on advancing the early childhood development field.

January 14, 2025 Say Goodbye to Buyer’s Remorse: Strategies for Enhancing UX and Reducing Returns

It’s true that as technology helps us do things quicker, our patience thins. A 2024 Sauce Labs survey found that 82 percent of respondents thought sites or apps contained too many steps. Added to the challenge, 30 percent of customers who do make it to payment are returning their purchases. A good website presence is…

December 17, 2024 Top E-Commerce Consumer Frustrations and How Streamlined AI Tools Can Help

The importance of maintaining high-quality, bug-free websites has never been more critical. A 2024 Chubb survey found that e-commerce sites had a trust rating of 48 percent vs. physical stores, which had a leading 70 percent. Much of this was due to financial fraud (75 percent) or lost payments resulting from glitches in the purchasing…

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