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Our story (so far)
From humble beginnings to $150M in ARR, Apollo’s journey has been defined by big bets, fast growth, and a team that’s all in. Learn more about our journey, values, and the people behind Apollo.
Milestones that got us here
2015
Company is founded
2016
First product release
2018
Series A funding
2018
Free plan released
2019
Freemium experience released
2020
Unlimited data plans released
January 2021
First 5k paid users
October 2021
First 10k paid users
November 2021
Series B funding
March 2022
Series C funding
August 2023
40k paid users
August 2023
Series D funding
May 2025
$150M in ARR
OUR EMPLOYEES
Meet the people building the future of GTM
Working at Apollo has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, professionally and personally. You can feel the impact of your work—your ideas matter, your contributions are recognized, and you can see how your efforts directly shape Apollo's success. I've loved watching the company grow, adapt, and flourish while learning and working with many talented people who genuinely care about what they do. Plus, our remote-first culture and various clubs have helped me connect with colleagues I might never have met otherwise from all over the world.
Allie Shaw, Partnerships
OUR LEADERS
... and the leaders guiding our way
Our leadership team brings deep GTM experience, bold vision, and a hands-on mindset to everything we do — driving a culture of continuous growth.
Tim Zheng
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Curl
COO
Bela Stepanova
Chief Product Officer
Marcio Arnecke
Chief Marketing Officer
Ray Li
Chief Technology Officer
Adam Carr
Chief Revenue Officer
Ralph Pyne
Chief Information Security Officer
Dmitry Markovich
SVP Engineering
Rachel Noble
SVP of People
Julie Bi
VP Finance & Strategy
Alexa Summer
General Counsel
Russell Sims
Sr. Director, Business Operations
Our values
Our values aren’t just words on a page. They guide how we work, how we make decisions, and how we show up for each other and our customers every day.
Be customer obsessed
We earn trust by understanding our customers deeply and putting their success at the center of everything we do.
Take extreme ownership
We hold ourselves accountable, step up without being asked, and always follow through — no excuses.
Focus on urgency
We ruthlessly prioritize what matters most and move fast. We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
Learn voraciously
We’re endlessly curious and always leveling up — together and individually. We stay humble and open to feedback.
Speak and act courageously
We aren’t afraid of bold ideas, calculated risks, or constructive debate that leads to better problem-solving and decisions.
Be “All for one”
We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and step in when someone needs help. We lead with trust and assume good intent.