Zachary Klima
| Zachary Klima | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yorba Linda, CA |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Detroit Mercy |
| 💼 Occupation | CEO, Founder |
| Known for | WaitTime |
Zachary Klima is an American software entrepreneur based in Detroit, MI.[1] Zack earned the title of Crain's 40 under 40 back in 2016 with the founding of his software company, WaitTime.[2][3]
Klima started WaitTime back in 2014, he has successfully scaled the software solution with some of the most iconic brands in sports, retail, aviation & exhibition centers.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
Klima was born in Yorba Linda, CA, where he grew up in foster care after being put up for adoption upon birth. He was adopted at the age of 3 and moved to Michigan shortly thereafter.[5] Klima has always possessed a knack for connecting with people, starting businesses at a young age.
Klima graduated from the Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills in 2007 and enrolled in the School of Architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy and completed his Master of Architecture in 2012.[6] Upon this, he started to work in the field of architecture but quickly came to the conclusion that he wanted to solve one of the biggest problems in live events.[7]
Career[edit]
Klima has inked a deal with Jeffrey Michael Jordan, the eldest son of the NBA Icon, Michael Jordan, as part of WaitTime.[1]
In 2013, Klima concepted WaitTime a computer software company with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, United States.[8]
It was then founded in 2014, Waittime is a private company.
In 2017, Melbourne Cricket Ground announced a new partnership with WaitTime, an arena that can hold over 100,000 fans at capacity.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ogus, Simon. "Zachary Klima And Jeffrey Jordan Look To Have WaitTime Well Positioned For Sports' Uncertain Future". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ↑ "Zachary Klima, 28". Crain's Detroit Business. 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ↑ "Architecture alumnus named one of Crain's Detroit Business' 40 Under 40 for 2016". 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ↑ "WaitTime - the science of crowd management". Coliseum. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ↑ "40 Under 40 - ZACHARY KLIMA". Crain's Detroit Business. 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "Zachary Klima's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "Restroom break leads to new career". UD Mercy EDU. 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ↑ "WaitTime reveals value in tracking crowd movement". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ↑ "MCG trials technology to improve queue times". www.mcg.org.au. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "WaitTime Expands Internationally With Trial At Melbourne Cricket Ground". www.sporttechie.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
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