Intrepid

Intrepid is a financial technology company that brings innovation, inspiration, and opportunity to every entrepreneur and business in the creator economy.

Our core product "Superstar" is a creator marketing management software designed to automate the way data-driven marketing teams operate. It offers an integrated platform to manage the entire lifecycle of creator marketing campaigns. 

The objective is to streamline processes from the creator discovery phase to payments, all while leveraging data-driven insights and fostering enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.

I recruit customers, partners and lead our global community.

Co-Founder | Community | Growth 

Activate America

Producer of Amplified Avondale https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedavondale/ 

Activate America leads urban transformation and regenerative placemaking projects, creating vibrant cultural hubs for economic revitalization and fosters community connection and cultural diversity.

As the Founder and CEO of Activate America, I orchestrated a transformative journey that significantly impacted the local community. We've achieved remarkable milestones:

Community Development: Our festival transitioned from a homogenous gathering into a diverse and inclusive event, with over 1,000 monthly attendees representing a rich tapestry of backgrounds, fostering an inclusive sense of community and cultural diversity.

Revenue Growth: Doubled and tripled revenue for local merchants, contributing to the economic vitality of the community.

Urban Revitalization: Pioneered the creation of a net-new entertainment district, catalyzing urban revitalization and cultural enrichment.

Founder and CEO

Delivering over a hundred keynote speeches, panels, and moderated discussions on Fintech, Modern Banking, Web3, Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Work.

Translating deep tech trends into human-centric insights, driven by my entrepreneurial, executive recruiting, and advisory background.

Public Speaker

Silver Creek Partners

Full time through 2016, select long term clients through 2023. Global reach.
Key Contributions:

Recruited and onboarded over 2500 professionals, driving substantial revenue growth and innovation for diverse organizations. Hundreds of customers from idea stage to F50.
Functional areas: Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Development
Roles: CSuite to individual contributor.
Google, SAP, SingTel, AIA, Flipt, Anheiser Busch, Salesforce,

Key Accomplishments:
Scaled startup engineering teams from initial hires to robust units of up to 40 engineers.

Led talent acquisition for a HealhTech startup from idea to a teams 140+ employees.

Led talent acquisition efforts for a Fortune 100 electronics manufacturer, resulting in 35 senior manager and executive hires within 12 months.

Scaled a Fortune 50 insurance company's newly formed division from a single employee to 35 senior hires in just 18 months, including relocating 25 senior executives to Singapore.

Oversaw organizational design and talent acquisition for a corporate development and Innovation business unit, culminating in 14 executive-level hires.

Drove early success for startups, consistently recruiting first customers in zero to one environments.

Founder | Executive Recruiter

Intrepid Ventures

Intrepid Ventures was a Blockchain and Web3 startup studio and innovation lab for founders and chief innovation officers.

Customer-facing leader with a proven track record of success in growing and engaging communities, launching successful events, and building relationships in the blockchain and Web3 space.

Grew a global invite-only community from 0 to 30,000+ members in 18 months. Community led insights and guidance helped to shape the thinking of community members and position them for success in the rapidly evolving blockchain and Web3 space.

Developed and launched more than 20 sponsored events across Southeast Asia through ecosystem partners including Visa, Prudential, AIA, IFC World Bank, IBM, and others, attracting over 10,000 attendees. 

Facilitated community-driven innovation and collaboration, resulting in the launch of multiple successful blockchain/crypto products across insurance, fintech, security, and gaming.

Intrepid Ventures | Co-Founder | Blockchain & Web3 Venture Studio

Creator Economy | Influencer Marketing | Community | Sales and Partnerships | Recruiting

I help Influencer Marketing teams unify, automate, and scale their operations so they can focus on growth vs. administrative tasks.


I've recruited and helped build amazing teams (onboarded 2500+ professionals).
I've designed and built global communities from zero to 30K+.
Designed, launched and produced 18 Music and Art Festivals, 5 large scale conferences and 100+ events
Co-founded 4 startups in  Blockchain, Healthech, Fintech and AI/Automation.

Zach Piester

Creator Authority

Director of Influencer Operations

Creator Economy Jobs

CreatorEconomyJobs.co is the premier job board for creator economy companies and candidates.

Advisor

Prodcast

Creator Manager

Self-employed

I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in content creation across various platforms such as blogs, YouTube, podcasts, and newsletters. My close collaboration with creators has provided me with valuable insights into their needs and challenges. This firsthand knowledge uniquely positions me to craft content that resonates and addresses the specific pain points within the creator community. With a solid understanding of the creator economy and online culture, I'm ready to contribute innovative and strategic content to your team.

Content Creator

Reca Ventures

• I've launched a weekly digest covering the creator economy news,
• and created deep-dive content for vc & startup publications covering creator tech, live commerce, and consumer social.

Reca Ventures is an early-stage investment firm focused on the creator economy.

Editor & writer

dacompany

• Implemented a content marketing strategy that allowed the company to become the most recognizable agency in its niche in Poland;
• closed dozens of deals online and in person;
• carried out project management for social media, search, and influence marketing campaigns with budgets up to $100k;
• hired and implemented onboarding of up to 10 key team members and contractors;
• found the best partners and subcontractors for the agency, which allowed to start providing full service;
• conducted dozens of public and online speeches, expanding the network of partners and clients of the agency.

DaCompany is a digital agency focused on international expansion and customer acquisition in new markets using search, social media, and influencer marketing. We’ve successfully conducted dozens of digital campaigns for clients such as LOT Airlines, Samsung, Apacer, eBay Korea, Dooti Donuts, and worked as a long-term subcontractor for international agencies like Viral Nation, Isobar, Nasmedia, and Comma Entertainment.

Co-founder

I'm a seasoned executive, marketer and content creator passionate about the creator economy and online culture, with a decade of experience in social media and influencer marketing. 

→ I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in content creation across various platforms, including YouTube, podcast, and newsletter.
→ Led a dedicated team directly serving the digital marketing agency's clients, such as Apacer, LG, PUBG Mobile, Hunter's Arena, LOT Airlines, Seoul Tourism Organisation, eBay Korea, and many more.
→ Acted as a trusted long-term partner for global agencies such as Viral Nation, Isobar (Dentsu Aegis), Nasmedia, and Comma Entertainment.
→ I'm a detail-oriented self-starter, ready to bring this mindset to your team, offering a strategic approach to marketing and content creation. 

Let's connect and explore how my diverse skill set and attitude can contribute to enhancing your creator marketing and content strategy to achieve our shared goals!

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