About Us

## Our Mission At Admire, we believe every professional deserves clarity about their role, their growth path, and what success looks like. Too many organizations struggle with vague expectations, inconsistent feedback, and unclear career paths that leave employees feeling lost and unmotivated. We're building tools that bring transparency and structure to professional development, helping leaders create high-performing teams while giving individuals the roadmap they need to thrive. ## Our Story Admire was born from the frustration of watching talented people struggle in organizations that couldn't articulate what they expected from them. Our founders saw the same pattern repeat across companies of all sizes: yearly reviews that felt arbitrary, promotions that seemed random, and training programs that didn't connect to real job requirements. We knew there had to be a better way. Admire is that better way - a platform that helps organizations define clear skill expectations, track progress meaningfully, and provide the regular feedback that drives real growth.

Meet Our Founders

The team building the future of professional development

Payam Moghaddam - Co-Founder & CEO

Payam Moghaddam

Co-Founder & CEO

Payam is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling engineering teams. Before founding Admire, he held leadership positions at several Fortune 500 companies where he saw firsthand the challenges organizations face in developing talent and providing clear career paths. His passion for building high-performing teams led him to create Admire, a platform designed to bring clarity and structure to professional development.

Keith Cerny - Co-Founder & CTO

Keith Cerny

Co-Founder & CTO

Keith brings deep technical expertise and a passion for building products that make a difference. With a background in software architecture and team leadership, Keith has spent his career at the intersection of technology and people development. He believes that great software can transform how organizations nurture talent, and he's dedicated to making Admire the platform that enables teams to reach their full potential.