Imad Jebara

Boast.ai is a trailblazing FinTech company committed to simplifying and optimising the R&D tax credit process. Operating across the US and Canada, Boast blends advanced AI technology with in-house tax and technical expertise to help innovative businesses recover billions in unclaimed R&D tax credits. Under the leadership of CEO Imad Jebara, Boast is reshaping how companies access R&D funding, helping them fuel innovation without giving up equity. The company’s mission is to democratise access to R&D tax credits by equipping companies with the tools and support they need to move faster. With AI and machine learning at its core, Boast removes the headaches and red tape that have traditionally made tax credit preparation difficult so companies can focus on what matters most: innovation. Imad Jebara brings more than 20 years’ experience in operations and customer success in SaaS and finance. Before joining Boast, he was Senior Vice President of Global Customer Operations at Diligent (formerly Galvanize), where he supported more than one million users across 25,000 global organisations. His expertise in scaling operations and building exceptional customer experiences continues to guide Boast’s evolution into a full R&D system of intelligence. Boast.ai offers a full suite of solutions designed to streamline the R&D tax credit process, including: • US Tax Credit Advisory: Specialised consulting services offering deep expertise in evolving US tax laws. This includes proactive identification of eligible R&D activities, AI-powered documentation tools to minimise audit risk, as well as strategic guidance tailored to each company’s R&D priorities. The result is full compliance, precision and maximum credit value. • AI-Driven Platform: Seamlessly integrates with payroll, accounting and project management systems to identify and categorise qualified R&D costs and activities. This minimises manual work and maximises accuracy. • AuditShield™: Provides robust audit defence support. Boast compiles all necessary documentation and represents clients during IRS audits to reduce stress and avoid costly penalties. • Guided Service: Pairs Boast’s smart platform with expert tax professionals who support claim preparation, author technical reports and maximise eligibility. The process is designed to be simple and worry-free for clients. In December 2024, Boast announced a strategic partnership with Rippling, a leader in workforce management solutions. This collaboration merges Rippling’s workforce data with Boast.ai’s automation engine to enhance speed and accuracy in tax credit claims. It reduces manual data entry and helps clients unlock capital faster. To date, Boast.ai has helped more than 1,000 companies recover R&D expenses, reduce audit exposure and streamline the tax credit process. With deep system integrations and intelligent automation, Boast.ai ensures no eligible activity is missed. Clients get bigger returns with less time, effort and guesswork.