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. 

For actionable tips and insights into the latest AI developments, subscribe to my newsletter Framework Friday.  

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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Let’s build something amazing. 

- Elijah

Elijah Szasz

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Chief Marketing Officer

MEMOI AFRICA 

DEVELOPER MARKETING
Orchestrated hackathons, bootcamps, and bounty programs, achieving a 65% increase in developer participation, establishing Memoi Africa as an innovation hub.

Led a comprehensive Memoi Brand overhaul, creating a brand book and website. Increased brand recognition by 75% within the web3 developer community and achieved a 30% improvement in brand consistency.

Boosted engagement rates by 60% through clear messaging, translating technical concepts for a 20% content consumption increase. Increased website engagement by 20% with valuable content, ensuring improved relevance.

Grew new user acquisition by 80% through targeted campaigns and improved effectiveness by 15% through cross-functional collaboration.

Grew the community to 5K members with a bootstrapped budget in four months, achieving a remarkable 525% growth.

Co-convened the Code Africa Conference, attracting 1K developers in its debut, increasing brand visibility by 45%. Achieved a 30% growth in brand exposure and Key Opinion Leadership at industry events, resulting in a 25% growth in event-driven leads.

Led product ideation, resulting in innovative offerings. Implemented revenue modeling strategies, contributing to a 60% increase in projected revenue. Supported a 20% increase in conversion rates by collaborating with product and sales teams.

Established strategic partnerships with top web3 players, including Solana, CELO, Tezos, Internet Computer (ICP), Aqua-Labs, HaloFi, Spheron, Telos, etc.

Created and implemented a digital marketing framework covering email, SEO, and paid ads.

Established measurable KPIs, leading to a 35% improvement in digital marketing efficiency and enhanced overall campaign performance through data-driven insights.

Co-founder (Developer Marketing) 

CoinW Exchange

✅Lead Campaign to onboard users in the African Market
✅Create and lead partnerships and synergies for market penetration.
✅Manage existing customers and relationships
✅Plan and lead offline and online marketing projects.

Regional Product Marketing Manager

GetFundedAfrica

GetFundedAfrica is a tech-enabled marketplace that matches startups, investors (VCs & Angels), corporates & government.

Role:
- Go-to-market strategy design (GTM) expansion 
-Product marketing design 
-Mentoring customers acquisition and markets
-Mentoring startups preparing for Pre-Launch towards a snipper market entry
-. Managing market validation, research  & building ideas into a product or service.

Startup Marketing Advisor

FinTech and Blockchain Association (FAB) 

FAB Association is an organization bringing together Financial and Corporate leaders along with Blockchain experts from across the globe. 

The Association is endorsed and supported by EST Global Inc for promoting the financial and technological education around the globe. 

FAB will improve and enrich the business compliance and relationships as one integrated tech world.

Board Member

The Tech Girl Foundation

The Tech Girl Foundation (NGO) is on a mission to onboard the next generation of female tech leaders from developing countries.

We are keen on closing the gender gap in tech by supporting ambitious women to become leaders in the tech industry. 

Our mission is to increase the representation of girls and women in STEM/technology-related careers and businesses.

Zenith Chain

As the Director of Marketing at Zenith Chain, I string together effective marketing strategies, leadership, resources, and strategic decisions to promote Zenith Chain's visibility, brand recognition, and conversion, ultimately contributing to growth and penetration in line with the company's objectives. I work with set goals and consistently reach out for higher ROI on the marketing budget.
Leadership:
I onboard, train, and manage human resources helping team members understand and run with the company's vision. My leadership style empowers everyone to live out their full potential, speedily developing their skills and talents in line with their career path.
        Strategy:
My responsibilities span planning and executing growth-oriented quality multi-channel strategies. I focus on lead generation and conversion optimization campaigns to increase user adoption and create trust between users and the brand in a way that continues to yield accelerated results. I'm versed in omni channel/cross functional strategy or product launch campaigns that cuts across paid, earned, email marketing, content marketing, social media, growth hacking, PR, affiliate marketing, Reputation Management, SEO, Paid ads.
Business Relationship Building & Partnership:
 Part of my role also includes developing strategic connections between media brands, our boardroom, CEO, management team, and customers to ensure that marketing efforts are executed smoothly.
Delivery:
 With special attention to processes and structures, I deliver a consistent result in line with the goals and objectives of the business.

Head of Product Marketing

Initiating and driving a range of GTM programs including, launches, webinars, podcasts, social media, content marketing etc.

.Product messaging and positioning – Develop product positioning and messaging that resonates with customers and differentiates our product from its competitors

Content Development – Conceptualize and craft educational product and solution content for a variety of platforms

Market, customer, and competitive analysis - Be the authority on the customer, the industry trends, and the other industry players

Sales enablement – Craft region-agnostic high-value sales tools, training, and collateral

Demand generation – Develop and implement strategies to drive awareness and demand

Evangelism – Serve as a company spokesperson and go-to product expert.

Senior Product Marketing Manager

CMO Council

CMO Council is body of marketing leaders and brand decision-makers at Fortune 500 companies. 

It is dedicated to helping senior marketers gain access to resources, enabling them contribute to a global peer network & authority leadership programs that truly reflect the diverse regional markets. 

CMO Council is a convergence of Marketers from brands like Amazon, Unilever, P&G, BMW, GE, Microsoft, Grab, PepsiCo, Citi, DBS, Twitter, Google among others gather to share insights into the business dynamics, disruptive marketing trends, cultural nuances, opportunities, operational challenges and channel structures.

Member

adplist.org

ADPList a global community of Mentors and Members; a community that was born to democratize mentorship for all, and has grown to 12,000+ Mentors in about 141 countries across the globe. 

Mentors on ADPList share their knowledge to elevate  careers. 

At ADPList, we believe that career happiness should be a pursuit available for humanity.
Role:
Mentoring early career marketers

Marketing Mentor

Paykobo.com

Brand Marketing & Communications Manager

Global Marketing Executive accelerating Product Adoption and Brand Growth | Blockchain | Web3 | Crypto | AI | Go-to-market Strategist | Public Speaker |Advisor

Over the last 7+ years, I have built and scaled go-to-market strategies, sales org, and revenue at disruptive SaaS, Web3, blockchain, crypto, AI, and Fintech companies.
Highlights:
15+ successful product launches
5x Average ROI on marketing budget
7+ Years in Web3 & tech marketing
300k+ Social Media Community built
Multiple events, bootcamps, hackathon success. 

Monalisa Agbata is best known as a Go-to-Market Expert for growth-stage organisations. She is also a Public Speaker.

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