SPARK6

👀 WHAT MAKES SPARK6 STAND OUT IN THE CREATIVE AND TECH INDUSTRY?

At SPARK6, we pride ourselves on being more than just a typical creative agency. Founded on the belief that technology has the potential to change the world for the better, our team is passionate about tackling complex challenges in various fields, particularly sustainability 🌎, education 🧑🏽‍🎓, and health 🏋🏼‍♀️.

Our Approach & Specialties:

📱 Solutions for Digital Products: Our team is an even blend of artists and engineers. We have the best-in-class talent to deliver branding, logos, user experience design, user interface design, websites, e-commerce, and mobile applications. 

💪🏼 Commitment to Excellence: Our business model revolves around delivering outstanding results at fair prices, ensuring that our clients receive the best value.

🚀 Startup or Fortune 500: Our clients range from some of the biggest names in tech to those who aspire to be their size. We love working with dreamers with ideas on napkins just as much as we do with far-reaching ventures.

👁️ Our Vision: At SPARK6, our vision extends beyond the scope of conventional creative agencies. We are committed to using technology as a force for good, making a tangible impact on the world by addressing critical challenges.

🧠 Our Philosophy: We believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid work environment in Salt Lake City and Santa Monica fosters a culture of creativity and inclusivity, enabling us to deliver solutions that are not only effective but also socially responsible.

🖥️ Join Us: To explore how technology and creativity can create a better world, visit https://www.spark6.com/.

Vouch Vault, Inc.

WHAT MAKES VOUCH A GAME-CHANGER IN DIGITAL RECOMMENDATIONS?

At VOUCH, we've revolutionized the way people share and discover recommendations. Our innovative mobile app, the VOUCH, offers a free digital locker where users can store and share the items they love and endorse. Our mission is to enhance the experience of recommendation sharing, making it easy and enjoyable.

❤️ Our app allows users to follow individuals whose tastes and opinions they trust, ranging from personal acquaintances to public figures and brands. This feature not only fosters a community of trust but also aids in discovering new and exciting products and services.

🎯 Key Features of VOUCH:

➡️ Digital Locker System: Safely store your favorite items and recommendations.
➡️ Social Discovery: Follow friends, influencers, and brands to see what they recommend.
➡️ Effortless Search: Easily find items, people, and hashtags to explore new recommendations.
➡️  Community Building: Connect with a community that values genuine and trustworthy endorsements.

🙌🏼 Our Vision: 

At VOUCH, we are dedicated to creating a platform that simplifies the process of sharing and discovering trusted recommendations. We believe in the power of personal endorsements and aim to create a space where these can be shared freely and reliably.

🖥️ Visit Us: To experience the future of digital recommendations, visit Vouch: https://www.vouchvault.com/

Co-Founder

LOCUS New Media

CRAFTING USER EXPERIENCES AND STRATEGIES AT LOCUS NEW MEDIA:

During my tenure at LOCUS New Media, I embraced the dual role of a User Experience Designer and Business Strategist, focusing on enhancing user engagement and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

📱 User Experience Design: 

My primary responsibility was to design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for various digital platforms. This involved conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and iterating designs based on user feedback to ensure optimal user experience.

📊 Business Strategy Development: 

Alongside UX design, I played a pivotal role in developing and implementing business strategies. This included identifying new market opportunities, analyzing industry trends, and proposing innovative solutions to increase company revenue and market presence.

Cross-functional Collaboration: 

Collaborated closely with development, marketing, and design teams to ensure alignment between user experience and business objectives. This synergy was crucial in delivering cohesive and effective digital solutions.

Client Engagement and Feedback Integration: Actively engaged with clients to understand their needs and incorporated their feedback into design and strategy, ensuring solutions were tailored to their specific requirements.

Key Learnings and Contributions:

My experience at LOCUS New Media was instrumental in honing my skills in user-centric design and strategic business planning. I contributed to various projects that not only enhanced user satisfaction but also propelled the company’s growth in the competitive digital media landscape.

Biz Dev

Harcos, Inc.

EMBRACING INNOVATION AND GROWTH AT HARCOS, INC.:

In my role as a Co-Founder at Harcos, Inc., I leveraged a decade of experience in sales and business development within the industrial automation sector. This period was marked by significant professional growth and the application of my accumulated expertise from working with industry leaders such as KUKA Robotics, Cognex Vision Systems, RVSI Northeast Robotics, Intelligent Actuator, and Keyence Corporation.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

🚀 Strategic Business Development: 

My primary focus was on driving the growth of Harcos, Inc. through strategic business development initiatives. This involved identifying and pursuing new market opportunities, establishing key partnerships, and expanding the company’s customer base.

📊 Sales Leadership: 

As a seasoned sales professional, I led sales efforts by implementing effective sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and achieving ambitious sales targets. My experience with leading automation companies enriched my approach to sales in the dynamic environment of Harcos, Inc.

🧪 Product Development and Innovation: 

Being at the forefront of Harcos, Inc., I played a pivotal role in overseeing product development, ensuring that our offerings were not only innovative but also tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients in the industrial automation space.

👏🏼 Team Building and Leadership: 

I was instrumental in building and leading a team of professionals dedicated to achieving the company's vision. My leadership was characterized by a focus on fostering a collaborative environment and driving team members towards excellence.

💰 Fundraising: 

After bootstrapping our first year, I took the lead on raising our Series A round, which was successfully funded.

DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH AND STRATEGY AT DVT:

In my role as Director of Business Development at DVT, I dedicated two years to spearheading growth initiatives and developing strategic business plans. This period was characterized by a focus on expanding DVT's market reach and enhancing its competitive position in the industry.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Strategic Planning and Execution: 

My main responsibility was to formulate and implement robust business development strategies. This included market analysis, identifying growth opportunities, and devising actionable plans to capture these opportunities.

Client Relationship Management: 

I placed a strong emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with key clients and stakeholders. My approach was centered on understanding their needs and providing solutions that aligned with their business objectives.

Team Leadership and Collaboration: 

Leading a team of business development professionals, I fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation and a results-driven mindset. My leadership style was instrumental in motivating the team to achieve and exceed our targets.

Market Expansion: 

A significant part of my role involved exploring new markets and channels for business expansion. This required a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt our strategies to different contexts.

Revenue Growth: 

Under my leadership, DVT saw a substantial increase in revenue, largely attributed to strategic partnerships, enhanced client relations, and effective market penetration strategies.

Building a Legacy:

My tenure at DVT was a period of significant professional growth and learning. It reinforced my expertise in strategic business development and laid a foundation for my future endeavors in leadership roles.

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Apps, sites, & software for startups and the big companies they strive to become.

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👋 Hi there!  

I'm a serial entrepreneur and founder of SPARK6, a software and product innovation agency focused on helping companies implement AI-powered solutions that create effective organizations and products people love. 

After a decade of working in robotics, I’ve started and sold several companies in both CPG and software. 

I post daily on how AI can be a force-multiplier for leadership, business leverage, and personal productivity - for you, your team, and your customers. 

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We specialize in designing and building: 

→ Websites (CMS agnostic) 
→ Custom enterprise software 
→ Mobile apps (iOS and Android) 
→ E-Commerce platforms (Like Shopify) 
→ Workflow automations powered by LLMs 
→ AI strategy, training and change management  
→ Conversational AI experiences for customer service 
→ AI agents for internal and customer-facing workflows 
→ AI-powered telepresence and holographic experiences  

Our clients range from startups to global brands across industries like:  

→ Arts  
→ CPG 
→ Telcom
→ Fintech  
→ Fit-tech
→ Logistics  
→ For-cause
→ Education  
→ Healthcare
→ Personal care 

We've been doing this for 14 years, and over that time, we've built for Fortune 500s and scrappy startup teams alike.  The common thread? High-impact work delivered with strategic care and real technical precision. 

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- Elijah

Elijah Szasz

Fractional CFO

Spearheading growth marketing strategies for SaaS, AI, PropTech, and FinTech startups, driving an average 30% YoY revenue increase for clients.

Developed AI-driven demand generation models, contributing to a 40% increase in SQL pipeline and reducing CAC by 25%.

Designed data-driven brand narratives, enhancing customer retention by 28% and boosting brand authority in competitive markets.

Built full-funnel ABM frameworks, increasing enterprise engagement by 45% and accelerating deal closures by 30%.

Designed lead-scoring models in Salesforce, optimizing MQL-to-SQL conversion rates and increasing sales efficiency by 25%.

Launched paid media campaigns leveraging Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Demandbase, boosting high-intent leads by 37%.

Implemented full-funnel ABM strategies, aligning sales and marketing to improve enterprise account penetration by 50%.

Optimized email & nurture workflows, driving a 40% increase in demo requests through automated lifecycle marketing.

Chief Marketing Officer

Proven

Cross-Industry Marketing Impact

Orchestrated growth marketing playbooks for SaaS, AI/ML, Real Estate, CPG, eCommerce, HealthTech, FinTech, Cybersecurity, eCommerce, Manufacturing, Logistics, and EdTech ventures—adapting GTM motions to each sector’s buying journey and regulatory landscape.

Introduced AI-driven demand-gen frameworks that consistently strengthened pipeline quality while lowering acquisition friction across self-serve, PLG, and enterprise sales motions.

Repositioned brands through narrative design, thought-leadership content, and refreshed visual identity, solidifying executive mindshare and partner credibility in crowded markets.

Built full-funnel account-based programs that unified sales, marketing, and CS teams around shared expansion goals and a seamless customer experience.


Strategic Growth Initiatives

Stood up agile revenue-ops infrastructure—integrating Salesforce, HubSpot, 6sense, and Looker—so founders had real-time insight into funnel health and capital-efficient scaling levers.

Launched omnichannel paid, organic, and partner campaigns (Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, programmatic, community, and co-marketing) tailored to each client’s ICP and deal velocity.

Architected lifecycle and nurture journeys—trigger-based email, conversational marketing, and in-product prompts—that moved prospects from awareness to advocacy.

Collaborated with product leaders on pricing & packaging tests, sharpening value prop clarity and accelerating market adoption.


Core Expertise & Tools
Growth Strategy · ABM · Demand Generation · Brand Architecture · Content & Thought Leadership · Revenue Operations · GTM & Product-Market Fit · Pricing & Packaging · Partner & Channel Marketing · Sales Enablement · SEO / SEM · Marketing Automation (Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot) · Data & Analytics (Looker, GA4, Tableau) · Paid Social & Search · Team Mentorship & Fractional Leadership

Fractional CMO

BlastPoint

Built a scalable demand gen engine that increased SQL pipeline by 40% and reduced CAC by 25%.

Developed AI-driven segmentation models, improving lead quality and increasing engagement from ICP accounts by 35%.

Revamped content marketing & SEO strategy, increasing organic inbound traffic by 50%.

Implemented intent-based ABM campaigns with 6sense & Demandbase, boosting enterprise deal flow by 45%.

Launched paid digital campaigns across Google, LinkedIn, and programmatic display, driving a 3X increase in high-quality MQLs.

Developed product positioning & messaging frameworks, enhancing sales enablement materials and shortening the sales cycle by 20%.

Head of Marketing

Delhivery

Led GTM execution for enterprise expansion, increasing pipeline contribution by 60% within one year.

Optimized MarTech stack (Salesforce, Marketo, 6sense, Demandbase), improving lead tracking and increasing SQL conversions by 35%.

Created a thought leadership program, securing key partnerships and media placements that increased brand authority by 40%.

Developed international ABM playbooks, resulting in a 25% increase in enterprise contract values.

Spearheaded webinar & event marketing campaigns, growing enterprise prospect engagement by 45%.

Managed $2.5M in paid media spend, optimizing PPC & paid social to drive a 39% lift in marketing-generated revenue.

Marketing Director

Plainsight

Launched a full-funnel demand gen engine, growing pipeline contribution by 40% in 6 months.

Built an ABM strategy leveraging 6sense & Demandbase, improving engagement with key accounts by 50%.

Rebranded Sixgill → Plainsight, leading to 35% social engagement growth and a 20% increase in website retention.

Developed paid acquisition strategies, reducing customer acquisition cost (CAC) by 22%.

Implemented lifecycle marketing automation, improving lead nurturing and MQL conversion rates by 30%.

Built and scaled a 5-person marketing team, increasing campaign efficiency and pipeline velocity by 35%.

Altus Group

Developed a global demand gen strategy, increasing MQL-to-SQL conversion rates by 60%.

Executed multi-channel ABM campaigns, improving customer acquisition by 45% across North America and APAC.

Designed a paid & organic content strategy, growing website traffic by 50% and lead conversion rates by 35%.

Implemented advanced attribution modeling, improving pipeline visibility and optimizing marketing ROI by 30%.

Led product marketing initiatives, refining messaging that shortened the sales cycle by 22%.

Managed $4M in annual marketing spend, increasing marketing-influenced revenue by 39% in four months.

Senior Marketing Manager

AMOT

• Conducting market research and analyzing customer data to identify new opportunities and develop targeted marketing campaigns. • Developing and managing the company's brand, ensuring consistency in messaging and visual elements. 
• Managing the development and execution of all marketing campaigns and programs, including product launches, promotional events, and digital marketing initiatives to reach the target audience. 
• Building relationships with key industry partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and increase brand awareness. 
• Managing the marketing budget ($80k)and ensuring that all activities are cost-effective. 
• Leveraging a variety of digital marketing techniques such as email marketing, SEO, and social media to connect with potential customers and increase visibility. 
• Own the company website rebuild and relaunch, resulting in 3x increase in web traffic and 2x lead conversion rate.

Global Shop Solutions - ERP Software

- Develop and execute a comprehensive content creation strategy to drive website viewership and increase social media following.
- Create and implement an effective email marketing strategy using HubSpot, with the goal of improving click-through rates and generating pipeline opportunities.
- Utilize account-based marketing tactics to target specific accounts, leading to a significant increase in leads from key accounts.
- Generate brand assets such as videos, website content, and social media campaigns to enhance brand awareness.
- Manage the company website and optimize in-app experiences using UX best practices to improve conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and execute a successful SEO strategy to increase organic search results.
- Implement demand generation and partnership programs to enhance customer acquisition.
- Take charge of event marketing and promotion to drive increased attendance.

Marketing Manager

iPic Theaters

- Driving annual marketing programs to increase sales and enhance brand reputation.
- Curating content marketing strategy for GTM products, services, and promotions through various channels.
- Fostering innovation and creativity across all brand touchpoints to drive web traffic and improve email open rates.
- Implementing influencer marketing initiatives to reach a broad audience, generate impressions, and secure earned media.
- Developing and launching integrated marketing campaigns across traditional and digital mediums.
- Leveraging the existing customer base to test and promote new services, ensuring successful implementation.
- Creating in-person events and promotions to boost foot traffic and drive sales at theaters.

• Responsible for activation of local marketing strategies and tactics to drive revenue, admissions, and loyalty to customers. 
• Coordinated logistics from film studios, marketing assets, and movie paraphernalia for new films. 
• Digital marketing reach leveraging social media, affiliate blogs, and other guerilla marketing opportunities driving our presence. 
• Managed a 15-person team of guest service concierges for up-selling of gift cards, advanced movies, and lead generation of private events, i.e. happy hours, and private screenings. 
• Increased customer loyalty and retention rates by 25%, drove 50% more customer tickets, and increased customer satisfaction by 35% over two year period. Generated $1M in additional revenue through targeted campaigns.

Vice President of Marketing | Demand Generation Leader | GTM Strategist | B2B SaaS Growth Expert | Marketing Director | AI, Cybersecurity, Health & Wellness, Fintech Specialist

I build marketing engines that drive pipeline, scale revenue, and deliver results that speak to the board.

As a VP and Fractional CMO, I lead high-impact marketing teams for SaaS, AI, and tech-driven companies navigating rapid growth. I specialize in full-funnel demand generation, GTM strategy, ABM, product marketing, and revenue operations. My approach is grounded in data, focused on business outcomes, and aligned with executive priorities.

I’ve owned eight-figure budgets, built GTM strategies from zero, partnered with founders on pricing and positioning, and reported directly to boards on pipeline, CAC, LTV, and ARR growth. Whether launching a new product, building a category, or accelerating enterprise sales, I bring clarity, speed, and revenue accountability.

🔹 Pipeline Generation: Scaled qualified pipeline by 3X through paid media, PLG loops, and segmented ABM programs
🔹 Executive Strategy: Partnered with C-suite and board members to align marketing with company milestones and investor goals
🔹 Martech and AI Integration: Leveraged platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, 6sense, and generative AI to accelerate targeting, nurture, and performance
🔹 Leadership: Built and led marketing teams across demand gen, content, product marketing, and analytics, fostering a performance-driven culture

If you're looking for a strategic marketing leader who knows how to build pipeline, scale revenue, and lead with precision, let's talk.

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