Kevin Zhang

Kevin Zhang is a co-founder and CEO of Cohesive AI (YC X25), an agentic CRM designed to manage growth for blue-collar service businesses like janitorial, HVAC, landscaping, and pest control. He focuses on enabling these businesses to in-house their growth by providing tools for market research, automated outreach, and continuous monitoring and follow-ups. This initiative reflects his passion for local businesses. ycombinator+2

His career trajectory showcases a strong background in product management and strategic consulting, having led product at ChartHop (an a16z-backed HR tech company) and served as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. At McKinsey, he specialized in go-to-market strategy for national service franchises, experience directly applicable to his current venture. ycombinator

Kevin is an active startup founder who details his daily hustle on social media, emphasizing client engagement, sales, business development, and team collaboration. His posts highlight his commitment to building and scaling a new venture in the competitive NYC startup ecosystem, often working long hours on various aspects of the business. linkedin