ZenBusiness Appoints Financial Expert Lynn Atchison to Board to Drive Strategic Growth

Former CFO of HomeAway, Hoover’s, and Spredfast Joins ZenBusiness Board, Bringing Expertise from Bumble and Q2 Holdings

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZenBusiness®, the all-in-one platform providing trusted guidance for small business owners, today announced the appointment of Lynn Atchison to its Board of Directors. Atchison, a seasoned corporate board director and financial expert, brings extensive experience in scaling high-growth technology companies, navigating public markets, and leading organizations through transformative business strategies.

“Welcoming Lynn to our Board of Directors strengthens our leadership team at a pivotal moment for ZenBusiness,” said CEO Ross Buhrdorf. “Her expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and corporate governance comes as we enter a new stage of growth, redefining how small businesses start, run, and scale. Lynn’s strategic vision and leadership will be instrumental in guiding ZenBusiness through our next phase of expansion and AI-driven innovation, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

With a distinguished career as chief financial officer for multiple technology companies—including HomeAway (acquired by Expedia), Hoover’s (acquired by Dun & Bradstreet), and Spredfast (acquired by Vista Equity Partners)—Atchison has successfully led two IPOs and overseen significant mergers and acquisitions. She currently serves on the boards of Bumble Inc. (Nasdaq: BMBL) and Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), where she chairs audit and risk committees, further demonstrating her expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and corporate governance.

“Joining ZenBusiness at this stage of its growth is an exciting opportunity,” said Atchison. “The leadership team has built an exceptional platform that empowers small business owners with accessible, intelligent solutions to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. ZenBusiness is redefining what’s possible for aspiring entrepreneurs, and I’m eager to contribute to its mission and support the company’s continued success.”

Atchison’s appointment underscores ZenBusiness’ commitment to strategic growth and innovation while ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence. The company has recently enhanced its platform with advanced AI-powered tools, from AI-generated business name suggestions to automated compliance alerts. ZenBusiness also integrated small business banking and payment solutions and launched Worry-Free Compliance Alerts and the ZenBusiness Compliance Score, which provide real-time updates and insights to help small business owners navigate complex state and federal regulations. With these innovations, ZenBusiness continues to lead the way in making entrepreneurship more accessible.

About ZenBusiness

ZenBusiness® is a company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners. They’ve consolidated all the tools, services, and expert support needed to start, run, and grow a successful business. Think of it as the operating system for small business success. Customers can protect their liability, manage finances, and get customers—all in one place.

ZenBusiness has been named a 2024 Silver Stevie® Award winner for Sales & Customer Service in the Front-Line Customer Service Team category, a finalist for the Greater Austin Business Awards 2024, and ranked as the #4 fastest-growing Longhorn business in 2024.

Eight hundred thousand people have turned to ZenBusiness for their entrepreneurial journey. For more information, visit www.zenbusiness.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.