Discover how New Zealand tech leader Evan Cummack rose from Wellington to Silicon Valley, leading innovation at Twilio, Fin.com, and now Aerospike.
From the quiet suburbs of Wellington to the heart of Silicon Valley, Evan Cummack is proof that New Zealand talent can drive some of the world’s most important tech innovations.
Over the past decade, this Kiwi entrepreneur has led high-impact teams at Twilio, scaled operations as CEO of Fin.com, and now serves as Chief Product Officer at Aerospike—a real-time data platform powering some of the biggest brands in the world.
A Kiwi Startup Mindset, Now at Global Scale– Evan Cummack
Like many of today’s New Zealand founders, Evan’s story began in government software projects—but his ambitions soon took him to San Francisco. In 2011, he joined Twilio, then an emerging communications API company.
By the time he left:
- He had launched Twilio Super SIM for IoT at SIGNAL 2019
- Led global voice product teams
- Helped scale one of the world’s most important infrastructure companies
His journey shows what Kiwi product talent can do—when given a global platform.
From Twilio to Fin.com: Leading as a Kiwi in the USA
In 2020, Evan became CEO of Fin.com, a workplace analytics startup that helps remote teams understand productivity.
Under his leadership:
- Fin raised $20 million
- Brought on clients like Airbnb, DoorDash, and Square
- Built out real-time dashboards to help companies optimize their operations
At a time when remote work was exploding, Fin became a tool for companies looking to work smarter, not harder.
Now at Aerospike: Scaling Real-Time Data for the AI Era
In 2024, Evan joined Aerospike as Chief Product Officer, overseeing product development at one of the world’s fastest real-time databases.
Aerospike supports:
- Snap
- PayPal
- Adobe
- Airtel
With AI driving demand for real-time decision-making, Evan is helping Aerospike deliver data infrastructure that’s ready for the future—fast, scalable, and global.
Why Evan Cummack Matters for New Zealand Startups
Evan isn’t just a product executive. He’s also:
- A mentor and angel investor at Zenda Capital
- A connector between New Zealand and U.S. startup ecosystems
- An example of how Kiwis can lead on the global stage
He represents a growing wave of Kiwi tech leaders who:
- Start local
- Think globally
- And bring it all back to inspire others
Final Word: From Wellington to the World
Whether he’s leading product for AI-driven databases or advising the next generation of SaaS founders, Evan Cummack’s journey is a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship.
And as New Zealand’s startup scene continues to grow, his story is a powerful reminder:
With clarity, grit, and vision, Kiwis can lead the future of tech—from anywhere.
