Gerardo (Gary) Ragusa

Gerardo (Gary) Ragusa, also known as Gary, has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Currently, they are the Co-Founder and President of demandHQ, a position they have held since April 2022. Prior to this, Gary was the Co-Founder and President of High Level Group, where they helped digital media and adtech companies with global expansion strategies.

As a Member of the Board of Advisors, Gary provided their expertise to companies such as Readocracy.com and Bixy in 2021. Gerardo (Gary) also worked as a Partnerships Consultant at Genesis Global Capital, where they focused on the financial industry's specific requirements and helped customers break free from vendor lock-in.

In 2021, Gary founded Actus Growth Advisors, offering consulting and advisory services to fast-growing tech-centric companies. Gerardo (Gary) worked with AdTech and FinTech companies to identify go-to-market strategies, improve operational efficiencies, and manage key strategic partnerships.

Before their entrepreneurial endeavors, Gary held notable positions at Outbrain, a premium distribution platform. Gerardo (Gary) was the VP and Head of Business Development N.A., responsible for acquiring and retaining premium distribution partnerships in North America. Gerardo (Gary) also launched a division focused on discovering new distribution channels and managed the company's largest US-based publisher deals.

In addition to their work in the digital media industry, Gary has served as a Venture Partner at Carbon Ventures, where they provided insights and mentorship to early-stage tech startups. Gerardo (Gary) also served on the Board of Advisors for Savings United GmbH, offering guidance on expanding their presence in North America.

Gary's early career includes a role as VP of Business Development at Visual Revenue, where they built and managed the sales team, established strategic partnerships, and contributed to the company's growth before its merger with Outbrain.

Overall, Gary Ragusa has a diverse work background, spanning across co-founding, advisory, consultancy, and key leadership positions in digital media, financial technology, and venture capital.

Gerardo (Gary) Ragusa has a Masters of Business Administration with a focus on Strategy and Finance from Columbia Business School. Gerardo (Gary) also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from UCLA. In addition to their formal education, Gary has obtained a certification in Effective Leadership: People, Teams, and Culture from Columbia Business School Executive Education in October 2020.