McLean, VA – October 9, 2024—Tilli, a leader in customer experience solutions for the recurring billing industry, is proud to announce its selection as a winner of the prestigious 2024 Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Award by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) and the only provider of Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) / Digital Customer Communications. This award honors Tilli’s excellence in business, commitment to customer engagement, and positive impact within the industry. 

The Top 100 MBE Award, created by CRMSDC, recognizes outstanding minority-owned businesses demonstrating excellence in innovation, operational success, and community impact. Established to highlight the significant contributions of minority entrepreneurs, the award reflects the CRMSDC’s mission to advance business opportunities for minority companies through advocacy, certification, and development programs. 

Tilli’s inclusion in this elite group is a testament to its pioneering solutions and long-standing contributions to its sector. Ali Saberi, Founder and CEO of Tilli, expressed his gratitude for the recognition: “We are truly honored to be named a winner of the 2024 Top 100 MBE Award. This reflects the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our entire team at Tilli. We remain focused on delivering exceptional value to our clients and partners.” 

The selection process for the Top 100 MBE Award is rigorous. Businesses are evaluated based on criteria such as innovation, impact on the community, and financial performance. Winners are chosen by a distinguished panel of judges from diverse industries, ensuring the highest evaluation standards. 

The award will be presented at CRMSDC’s 39th Annual Leaders and Legends Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the MGM National Harbor. 

About Tilli 

Tilli, based in McLean, VA, was founded by a team of seasoned professionals passionate about leveraging technology to enhance customer engagement and payment experiences and optimize business operations. Over the years, Tilli’s journey has been marked by continuous innovation and a steadfast commitment to excellence in the recurring billing industry. 

Tilli’s solutions to market: tilliX – consumer self-service platform designed to revolutionize customer engagement by offering seamless accessibility across devices, personalized communication channels, insightful usage data, and a customizable user experience; Nudge – digital customer communications enhances communication strategies with multi-channel support, dynamic messaging, and real-time branding across email, SMS, WhatsApp, and IVR platforms; and Monay offers secure and flexible payment processing solutions across multiple channels, supporting various payment methods like Debit/Credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal/Venmo and more. 

About CRMSDC 

The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing business opportunities for minority-owned companies. Through advocacy, certification, and business development programs, CRMSDC supports the growth and success of minority entrepreneurs in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions.  

The Top 100 MBE Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of minority businesses that excel in their industries and contribute positively to their communities. This award is coordinated between three agencies: CRMSDC, the MBDA Business Center Virginia, and the Capital Readiness Program, which work collectively to empower minority-owned businesses across the region. 

Shabbir Gilani CRO Tilli SoftwareShabbir Gilani

Chief Revenue Officer

Shabbir Gilani, Chief Revenue Officer, holds an extensive experience of 25 years in leadership, system implementation, and business development across different industry verticals. He personifies a strong combination of technology and human essence to palpate customer challenges that ensures organization-wide solution implementations on time, every time. His expertise in identifying the customer communication challenges and implementing a tailor-made apt solution can transform the digital journey of any business.

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Shahid Husain

Chief Operating Officer

A seasoned technologist with 20+ years of strategic ERP proficiency driving excellence in tech landscapes, ranging from full life cycle software development, operations, and management to organizational change and IT strategy. From solution architecture to project mastery, his in-depth knowledge amplifies our ventures, ensuring optimal client engagement and enriched service offerings. He has extensive expertise in building, developing, and leading high-performing and distributed global teams across consulting and products. Follow Shahid Husain at 

Raja Gopal Vemuri

Chief Technology Officer

Besides being the chief technology architect of Tilli’s product line and playing an instrumental role in the success of the company, Raja brings 30 years of rich technology experience, solving business problems across diverse industries ranging from pharmaceuticals, leasing, utilities, and public sector. With core experience spanning across all market leading technologies, his time has been well spent deploying over 40 SAP implementations globally.

Ali Saberi CEO Tilli Software Ali Saberi

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Ali Saberi, is a technology maestro with an entrepreneurial spirit who founded Tilli and revolutionized the digital transformation journey of a number of utility businesses in the US. He carries over 25 years of experience in SAP management consulting with core focus on SAP IS-U/CCS and IS-PS project implementations, while working simultaneously in global digital payments and customer communication space. His relentless efforts have empowered businesses to bring the “Aha Payment Experience” and delight their customers.

 

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