Cyrus Karbassiyoon
About Cyrus Karbassiyoon
Cyrus Karbassiyoon serves as the Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Scratchpad, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong background in product management and engineering, with expertise in integrating AI technologies into sales workflows.
Work at Scratchpad
Cyrus Karbassiyoon serves as the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Co-founder at Scratchpad, a role he has held since 2019. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has been instrumental in developing a workspace solution that can be set up in under one minute. His leadership focuses on enhancing sales team workflows through innovative product design and integration of AI technologies.
Previous Experience at PersistIQ
Prior to his current role, Cyrus was the CPO and Co-founder of PersistIQ from 2014 to 2019, also located in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of sales tools aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness for sales teams. His experience at PersistIQ laid the groundwork for his subsequent work at Scratchpad.
Background in Software Engineering
Cyrus began his career as a Software Engineer at SocialShield, which was later acquired by Avira GmbH. He worked there from 2009 to 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role provided him with a solid foundation in software development, which he later applied to product management and design in his subsequent ventures.
Education and Expertise
Cyrus Karbassiyoon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. His educational background complements his expertise in integrating AI technologies into sales workflows, as well as his strong foundation in product management, design, and engineering.