Simon Zolotarev

Simon Zolotarev

Account Executive

Account Executive

Interview REquest
Simon <> Anthropic EMEA

Interview REquest
Simon <> Anthropic EMEA

Hi Ryan and Abraham! My name is Simon Zolotarev and I am interested in applying for the Start Up Account Executive Role at Anthropic

My motivation to join Anthropic is ever growing - I want to be a part of the generational change driven by Safe use of AI. Today is a lifetime opportunity to build a new world and I would love to interview for this role

Let’s delve into my sales career, pinpointing key skills, achievements and experiences along the way.

Plaid & Anthropic
A Glance at Parallels

Plaid & Anthropic
A Glance at Parallels

Plaid & Anthropic
A Glance at Parallels

The striking parallels between my Plaid experience and this Anthropic opportunity reveal a natural evolution — both share disruptive technology DNA and a winner's mentality in market conquest :)

Mission Led Company

It was rewarding to be a part of Open Finance’s impact in delivering unmet gaps in financial inclusion for underserved pockets of society. As I think where to focus the next 5 to 10 years of my life, a truly human first mission, ethically aligned organisation and the potential to have an outsized impact within mission-critical industries are deeply important.

SAn francisco unicorn

I understand what it takes to build an EMEA GTM function for a large San Francisco based Unicorn – rolling up sleeves, embracing expanded ownership and building an internal Cross Atlantic bridge.

I am eager to apply my experience of scaling Plaid Europe to help Anthropic expand its AI footprint with your laser focused, high-calibre team.

forefront of innovation with startups

Given my role of owning the Start Up segment, I have what I consider the most fulfilling responsibility on our team — partnering with visionary founders and C-suite executives who will revolutionize the financial sector. A pillar of my success is acting as a Founder’s Associate in my deal cycles — building trust and translating client vision into outcomes.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Key Skills & Qualifications

Key Skills & Qualifications

I present to you, my "treasure" trove of skills and qualifications, crafted through years of learning and practical experience. I've developed a unique approach that transforms ordinary sales into extraordinary results. My interpersonal skills charm the most reluctant prospects, my negotiations turn objections into opportunities, and my trend forecasting has colleagues asking for lottery numbers (still working on that one).

unlocking new use cases and offerings

unlocking new use cases and offerings

Given that I joined Plaid as the first commercial hire, I shaped the European landscape by carving out  use cases and securing hero logos across the UK and Europe. I'm eager to leverage this proven market-building expertise to establish Anthropic's AI footprint in Europe

Given that I joined Plaid as the first commercial hire, I shaped the European landscape by carving out  use cases and securing hero logos across the UK and Europe. I'm eager to leverage this proven market-building expertise to establish Anthropic's AI footprint in Europe

CONsistent overperformance

CONsistent overperformance

I was the third best performing rep at Plaid globally (out of 41), ranking #1 in EMEA. I have beaten the previous record of Committed Annual Revenue closed in a year by a single rep at Plaid Europe in its 5-year history (approx. 1M USD)

I was the third best performing rep at Plaid globally (out of 41), ranking #1 in EMEA. I have beaten the previous record of Committed Annual Revenue closed in a year by a single rep at Plaid Europe in its 5-year history (approx. 1M USD)

filter the noise

filter the noise

A common denominator between Plaid and Anthropic is brand recognition, resulting in high demand from the market - with that, I always make sure to break through the noise and dedicate my time to deals that will generate healthy long term revenue.

A common denominator between Plaid and Anthropic is brand recognition, resulting in high demand from the market - with that, I always make sure to break through the noise and dedicate my time to deals that will generate healthy long term revenue.

Testimonials
feel free to reach out to my previous managers

Testimonials
feel free to reach out to my previous managers

Testimonials
feel free to reach out to my previous managers

Alexei Fillippov

Alexei Fillippov

Yandex / Assembly Global

2020 – 2022

Yandex / Assembly Global

2020 – 2022

LinkedIn

filipov340@gmail.com

+971 58 551 5200

Adam Cavanagh

Adam Cavanagh

Plaid

2022 – 2023

Plaid

2022 – 2023

LinkedIn

adam@bta.group

+44 7853 809976

Brendan Regan

Brendan Regan

Plaid

2022 – 2024

Plaid

2022 – 2024

LinkedIn

brendanregan100@gmail.com

+44 7900 870623

Let’s build a new safe world with ai together

Let’s build a new safe world with ai together

Let’s build a new safe world with ai together

SImon ZOLOTAREV

SImon ZOLOTAREV

Account Executive

Account Executive