Austin Zelan

Austin Zelan (born 30 September 1996) is an American entrepreneur, investor, business development consultant, and philanthropist. Zelan is best known for his expertise in gaining traction for his clients and is considered one of the leading business development experts and financial coaches in the country. He is the founder of Westgate Fund, a company known for employing tried-and-true financial practices to reduce risk and weather market fluctuations.
Zelan uses his technological knowledge to provide creative and sustainable solutions and is widely known for his business customization and automation solutions. Zelan specializes in project management, infrastructure development, e-commerce, search engine optimization, vendor management, strategic partnerships, client servicing, P&L management, service delivery, and digital marketing.
Zelan has been featured in several media outlets such as LA Wire, Yahoo, Kivo Daily, Voyage, Vegas Magazine, Vents Magazine, Washington Time Now, Daily Advent, London Daily Post, Thrive Global, and others.
==Early life and education==
Zelan was born on September 30, 1996 in Renton, Washington. He grew up near Seattle and, as a kid, loved to go fishing and play guitar.
In 2015, Zelan enrolled in Northwestern University to pursue a bachelor’s degree course in business administration. During his time there, Zelan developed a keen understanding of finance, economics, and investment. Soon after his graduation, Zelan applied for an MBA at the same university and graduated in 2020. 
==Career==
Prior to starting his career as an entrepreneur, Zelan worked in real estate and corporate consulting for Microsoft. In 2017 he joined Virtudesk as VP of Marketing, where he worked for a year. In the same year, he also began working as a real estate agent for Nexus Realty International.
In 2018, Zelan founded Westgate Fund, which offers a vast range of services such as financial education on financial planning, investment, retirement, and education funding. He serves as the mentor at this firm and promotes knowledge about finance and investment. Zelan, since its inception, has helped numerous clients become financially literate and scale their businesses. The company aims to boost the economy by elevating entrepreneurship programs that are facilitated by Zelan. Westgate Fund, under the leadership of Zelan, flourished while working with some of the world's largest customer service providers.
Zelan is an e-commerce business mentor, influencer, and entrepreneur who has amassed a sizable social media following as of 2021. His vision helps millions of entrepreneurs in developing their own e-commerce enterprises in international markets. As a professional investor, he helps companies, especially technology start-ups, to set up their businesses. Austin empowers his clients by teaching them how to manage their own money and make a difference in their communities.
==Personal life==
Zelan is fluent in ﻿English, Russian, and Spanish.
==References==
==External links==
* Official Website
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Category:1996 births
Category:American entrepreneurs
Category:American motivational speakers
Category:American investors
Category:Northwestern University alumni