Zach Buckner

Hello! I'm Zach Buckner, an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor focused on software to make work simpler.

My career has leveraged advanced analytics -- technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence, simulation, and optimization -- to solve logistics, operations, and workflow challenges.

I've led teams that have seen what works, in diverse industries including retail, CPG, e-commerce, defense intelligence, and banking.

Current Work ​

Glyphic Software - CEO and Board Member. Glyphic uses AI to automatically read and processes large firehoses of documents for global corporations in finance, retail, and consumer products. Site

Blackmarker - Board Member. Blackmarker builds AI-powered software to automatically redact large streams of documents for major banks and law firms. Site

Burris Logistics - Board Member. Burris is a diversified logistics company serving North America's leading grocers, distributors, restaurants, and manufacturers. Site

High View Farm – Partner. High View is a historic farm in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, home to Highland cows and other animals, and welcoming guests for scenic retreats. More Airbnb

Prior Work ​

Relay Foods - Founder and CEO. Relay pioneered online grocery delivery across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington DC. Acquired by private equity in 2016, with our software becoming the e-commerce backbone for major retailers. More

Elder Research - Vice President of Technology. Joined as one of the early employees at this leading advanced analytics consultancy, helping grow the company while serving global leaders across retail, energy, healthcare, banking, and defense industries. Site

Education ​

University of Virginia - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, 2004. Developed a novel high-resolution position sensor that was commercialized and licensed to a market-leading automation company serving automotive brands. Site

University of Virginia - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 2002. Co-developed a neural network technique for bridge health diagnosis that won 1st place in UVA's undergraduate research challenge.Site