I’m Ab Emam, a multi-time founder with two successful exits and a career spent building, scaling, and advising technology-driven businesses.

Over the past two decades, I’ve founded four companies, been part of two other successful startups, and worked closely with CEOs, boards, and leadership teams as they navigated growth, complexity, and high-stakes decisions.

Today, I’m a co-founder of Harper & Nash, an independent strategy advisory focused on high-consequence digital and technology decisions. Through this work, we partner with senior leaders to bring clarity and judgment before momentum creates lock-in and decisions become difficult or expensive to unwind.

Alongside this, I continue to advise organizations on leadership alignment, operational challenges, and the thoughtful application of AI and digital strategy to drive durable growth.

Harper & Nash — Current
Harper & Nash is an independent strategy advisory focused on high-consequence digital and technology decisions. The firm works with CEOs, boards, and senior leadership teams at moments where clarity and judgment matter more than speed - helping leaders align before momentum creates lock-in and decisions become difficult or expensive to unwind.

WDG - Exit 2024
WDG, a leading enterprise digital experience agency, was acquired by Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-focused private equity firm, to elevate their tech-enabled marketing platform, Agital. Known for delivering innovative and impactful digital solutions, WDG has proudly partnered with prestigious organizations such as the Executive Office of the President, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, the American Red Cross, the Ford Foundation, and the University of Pennsylvania.

GovTrends - Exit 2012
Before founding WDG, I founded GovTrends, a pioneering firm specializing in government hosting and web technology. GovTrends delivered cutting-edge digital solutions to high-profile clients, including the United States Congress, the United States Senate, and the Department of Health and Human Services. The company’s success in this specialized market led to its acquisition by a leading industry competitor.

AcquireNow - Exit 2004
Prior to founding GovTrends, I built AcquireNow, a pioneering firm specializing in data analytics, online acquisition, and customer engagement. AcquireNow partnered with globally recognized brands such as Godiva Chocolate, Wharton, Kimberly-Clark, and IBM to drive innovative strategies and measurable outcomes. After successfully building the company, I sold my ownership to my partners to build GovTrends.

Prior Startups

Responsys acquired by Oracle

ClaraVista acquired by CMGI Solutions.

These experiences have not only honed my skills in identifying lucrative market opportunities but also instilled in me a profound understanding of what it takes to build a business that stands out for its strong EBITDA performance.

Additionally, as an active member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), I’m connected to a global community of leaders shaping industries and driving innovation.