Press Coverage

Discover the latest press highlights and media features.

Entrepreneur

He Had $75 When He Immigrated to the U.S. as a Refugee. Then He Started a Business — and Grew It to $1.2 Billion.

Forbes

The Refugee-Turned-Unicorn Founder Leading Purpose-Driven Capitalism

Center for Social Capital

From Adversity to Achievement, Payam Zamani has Created an Oasis of Success for Others

San Francisco Business Times

Can capitalism and spirituality coexist? This VC is betting on it

Working on Purpose radio with Dr Alise Cortez

Embracing Adversity to Navigate toward Fulfillment and Impact

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Diablo Magazine

Five Questions for Payam Zamani

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FOMO Sapiens

Payam Zamani on Building a Purpose-Driven Business

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Practice of the Practice

Iranian Refugee Payam Zamani on Crossing the Desert: Embracing Life’s Difficult Journey | POP 1049

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Practice of the Practice

Iranian Refugee Payam Zamani on Crossing the Desert: Embracing Life’s Difficult Journey | POP 1049

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CROSSING THE DESERT

"CROSSING THE DESERT" by Payam Zamani Reaches USA TODAY Bestseller Status

Baha'i Blog

Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life’s Difficult Journeys

Porchlight

July 2024 Nonfiction Bestsellers

Business Insider

I believe wealth should be earned by an individual's efforts and that's how I've raised my kids

Center for Social Capital

Business Is the Ultimate American Community Organizer

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Investors Business Daily

Overcoming Adversity Is A Make-Or-Break Life Skill

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Chase Jarvis

7 WAYS TO TURN ADVERSITY INTO YOUR GREATEST BUSINESS ASSET

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The Start by StartupNation

Book of the Week

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LEADERS Magazine

Elevating Business To Serve Humanity

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iHeart

CROSSING THE DESERT: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys

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Strategy Training

How to Build a "People-First" Culture with Unicorn Founder and CEO of One Planet Group, Payam Zamani

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SEKnFind

The SEKnFind Newsletter June 2024

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Publisher's Marketplace

PM’s The New List

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Publisher's Weekly

US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW

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The Strategy Skills Podcast

How to Build a "People-First" Culture with Unicorn Founder and CEO of One Planet Group, Payam Zamani

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Soul Boom

Soul Boom Dispatch — Guest Essay by Payam Zamani

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Soul Boom

Payam Zamani: From Impoverished Refugee to Tech Mogul | Ep 12 | Soul Boom

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USA TODAY

USA TODAY’s Best-selling Booklist

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Soul Boom

Payam Zamani: From Impoverished Refugee to Tech Mogul

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

Spiritual Capitalism

Iran International

Los Angeles Book Release Event

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JS business consulting

Business Minds Coffee Chat – Payam Zamani

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Center for Social Capital

Social Capital Reading List

Books That Make You

From Deserts to Dreams: Payam Zamani’s Journey to Success

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Inc.com

New Book Reveals 6 Practices That Separate Successful Leaders from the Pack

In 'Crossing the Desert,' Payam Zamani shares foundational leadership principles for building a great place to work.

books that make you podcast

From Deserts to Dreams: Payam Zamani's Journey to Success

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CBS Los angeles

Crossing the Desert: An exploration of resilience

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Built In

6 Core Values That Drive a Respectful Workplace

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Startup Nation

When Not Taking a Risk Is the Riskiest Path for Your Company

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Fast Company

6 secrets of people who crush impossible-seeming goals

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Anxiety at Work

Lower Anxiety at Work? Embrace a People-First and Socially Responsible Culture

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Inspired Insider

Crossing the Desert: Embracing Life’s Challenges With Payam Zamani of One Planet Group

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Local News Matters

Bay City Books: New Books from Bay Area Authors – June 2024

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Deal Makers

Payam Zamani On Taking A $1.2 Billion Company Public And Now Supporting Startups To Impact The World Positively

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Built to Sell Radio

Turning Down a Quarter Billion Dollar Offer From State Farm with Payam Zamani

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