I turn messy business problems into clear decisions and working systems.
I’m Zayyan Latif, co-founder of DiliPilot. I combine financial analysis, market research, and hands-on operations with AI-assisted development to take work from an open-ended question to a usable result.
Seeking Founder’s Associate and Business Operations roles.
Selected work
Selected work
Three projects that show how I connect business analysis, product decisions, and technical execution.
03 entries
Acquisition diligence and financial analysis
01DiliPilot
I led product direction and diligence workflow design for a workspace that turns fragmented seller documents into source-linked financial analysis. The demonstration brings reconciliation, earnings adjustments, and downside analysis into one reviewable process.
- Focus
- Acquisition diligence and financial analysis
- Status
- Pre-revenue · Synthetic demo
- Capabilities
- Financial analysis · Product ownership · Workflow design
- Stack
- Next.js · TypeScript · Financial Modeling · Vitest · Playwright
Acquisition diligence workspaceSample dataA sample acquisition reviewed through financials, adjustments, and supporting evidence.
Startup finance and scenario planning
02RunwayIQ
I built a startup-finance prototype for testing how hiring, spending, and revenue assumptions change cash runway. It makes the assumptions behind a decision visible—not just the final chart.
- Focus
- Startup finance and scenario planning
- Status
- Working prototype · Synthetic scenarios
- Capabilities
- Financial modeling · Scenario analysis · Decision support
- Stack
- Next.js · TypeScript · Financial Modeling · Scenario Analysis
Startup finance prototypeSample dataA synthetic operating scenario showing cash runway and the assumptions that drive it.
AI infrastructure for practical execution
03Agent Runtime
I built local-first infrastructure for AI-assisted work, with model routing, execution controls, and persistent state. The project addresses practical questions about cost, reliability, and what an agent should be allowed to do.
- Focus
- AI infrastructure for practical execution
- Status
- Local developer tool
- Capabilities
- Automation · Systems design · Technical execution
- Stack
- TypeScript · Python · SQLite FTS5 · MCP Server · Agent Guardrails
Local agent infrastructureSample dataThe runtime’s approach to model selection, state, and controlled tool execution.
Complete Inventory
Browse categorized systems across operations, finance, and technical tools.
Operating Ownership
Work you can hand me
Research, analysis, and execution—not just a recommendation for someone else to implement.
01
Research a market and recommend a direction
Turn company research, competitor information, and customer questions into a clear view of the problem, the options, and the next step.
02
Work through the numbers
Organize financial information, investigate discrepancies, and build scenarios that make the assumptions behind a decision explicit.
03
Turn a recurring task into a process
Define the inputs, review steps, ownership, and follow-up so the work is easier to repeat and less dependent on scattered notes.
04
Build the tool when one is needed
Translate a business requirement into a usable prototype, automate repetitive steps, and test the behavior before relying on the result.
Background
Experience
Product ownership, financial operations, research, and work that depends on consistent follow-through.
June 2026–Present
Co-Founder, Product & Strategy
DiliPilot
Led product direction, market research, and the design of acquisition-diligence workflows. Defined how documents, financial spreads, proposed adjustments, and financing assumptions should move through review. Coordinated technical and go-to-market contributions and contributed to implementation with AI coding tools.
July–September 2025
Financial Accounting Intern
Berkeley Biologics
Processed vendor invoices in QuickBooks and reconciled accounts-payable records against purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation. Prepared AP-aging and month-end materials, investigated discrepancies, and developed an internal-controls presentation covering documentation, approvals, and system transitions.
January 2022–July 2023
Market Analysis & Research Intern
BluFin
Researched ETFs, comparable-company valuations, sector trends, and market developments. Turned company and market information into concise analytical summaries for internal research and strategy discussions.
April 2022–June 2025
Executive Strategy Team, Operations & Partnerships
Youth Advocates for Change
Coordinated nonprofit operations, fundraising logistics, campaign execution, and partner communication. Helped organize community programming and a $25,000 scholarship initiative with Elevate, translating plans into deliverables across contributors and partner organizations.
2022–Present
Crew Member
Salt & Straw
Handle guest service, register transactions, inventory support, and opening and closing procedures in a high-volume store. The work requires clear communication, attention to immediate priorities, and consistent execution during busy shifts.
DECA & FBLA
Recognition
Competitive Honors
DECA international finalist, with additional state and regional recognition in DECA and FBLA business competitions.
Profile & Education
About
I’m a Bay Area business student and builder. My experience spans accounting, market research, nonprofit operations, and co-founding DiliPilot. I’m drawn to work that starts with an unclear question and ends with a decision, a process, or a tool someone can use.
I use AI coding tools to move from a specification to an implementation, then review the outputs and test the behavior. My value is in connecting the business requirement to the work it takes to deliver it.
Education
Las Positas College — Associate in Science for Transfer, Business Administration.
Expected May 2027 · Continuing toward a bachelor’s degree.
Credentials & Summary
Résumé
A concise overview of my experience, selected projects, and education. The case studies show the work behind the summary.
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Direct Line
Have a problem that needs an owner?
I’m looking for Founder’s Associate and Business Operations opportunities with teams that need research, financial analysis, and practical execution. Tell me what you’re building and where you need someone to take ownership.
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