Meet the Bonsai Social Team
ZACH ZOULIAS
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Zach brings over 15 years of experience launching and scaling B2C and SaaS platforms. He’s a veteran in leading agile transformations and is skilled at translating complex ideas into intuitive products. Zach founded Bonsai to directly address a modern networking challenge, helping professionals unlock value through AI-powered goal alignment and smarter connection design. His impressive resume includes an MBA from Babson College, scaling multiple platforms to over 150,000 users, and providing M&A due diligence for firms like Warburg Pincus and Bain & Company.
ADRIAN MURPHY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Adrian Murphy is a veteran technology leader with 16 years in software development and technical program management spanning AAA gaming, startups, and big tech. At Xamarin he built the full release and development process from 0 to 1 during their Series A phase, laying the groundwork for a later acquisition by Mcrosoft. At Microsoft, he helped modernize the Visual Studio release process, moving multiple supported versions and the 12M VS users from package to SaaS based development and release. As a TPM, he built and executed the product ops framework that supports VS, VSCode, .NET, Copilot, C++, DevBox, and Azure Dev Ops development and Go To Market strategies. He brings clarity to complex challenges enabling teams to deliver innovative solutions with speed and impact with lightweight processes, keeping the focus squarely on product and the end user experience.
CHRIS HARDY
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Chris is a seasoned software engineer, product manager, and builder with a passion for creating tools that empower developers. He's driven by the belief that technology should connect people with new opportunities that match their skills and ambitions. Chris spent over a decade at Microsoft and Xamarin, leading initiatives that have shaped how developers build modern apps. With his deep experience he is now leveraging his skills in developer advocacy, product strategy, and AI integration architect Bonsai to help users better understand their career journeys and goals.
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CHRIS LORENTZEN
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Christopher Lorentzen is an accomplished e-commerce leader who has driven digital transformation and direct-to-consumer growth for global brands including Activision Blizzard, Hasbro, and Warner Bros. Over the course of his decades-long career, he has scaled international D2C platforms, built fan-driven commerce ecosystems, and introduced innovative monetization models that unlocked new revenue streams. He brings deep expertise in e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and analytics, paired with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimize customer experiences through data-driven insights and technology.
STACY CYR
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Stacy is a proven marketing leader who brings deep expertise in digital and offline marketing. She is a master at building data-driven strategies and executing innovative programs that fuel revenue growth for both B2B and B2C organizations. She prides herself on delivering on ROI goals and scaling marketing initiatives, blending creative strategy with performance marketing—a skill set refined over nearly 20 years. Her career has included leadership roles at LogoMix, Deluxe, and Barton Associates, where she consistently elevated brands and unlocked new revenue opportunities.
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