Franko Ali

Franko Ali has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. 🌱 Franko started their career as Vice President Board of Directors for Associated Students, Inc., where they managed a multi-million dollar budget and provided representation for over 30,000 students. 🌱 Franko then worked as a Project Manager at Cesar Chavez Student Center, leading the publicity and marketing department. Later, at San Francisco State University, they served as a Design Manager, leading a creative team to revitalize on-campus activities and services.

In the corporate world, Franko worked at Discovery Communications as a Marketing Manager, where they played a crucial role in bridging the gaps between linear and digital, executing marketing plans, building paid media campaigns, and consulting with linear teams. 🌱 Franko also served as an Audience Development & YouTube Specialist, optimizing content and defining audience development programs.

Franko also held positions in the media industry, working as a Senior Brand Manager for Seeker at Group Nine Media, where they led brand creative and managed the audience development team. 🌱 Franko then joined Finder as a Creative Marketing Lead, overseeing brand marketing, media production, and content strategy for Australia's largest comparison platform.

In recent years, Franko has focused on the startup ecosystem. 🌱 Franko worked as a Student Fellowship Coach at Startmate, coaching aspiring entrepreneurs. Currently, they are serving as Head of Brand and Marketing at Investible, an Asia-Pacific venture capital firm, where they are responsible for brand development, communications, and marketing operations. Additionally, Franko is a Startup Mentor at Catalysr, an accelerator for migrant and refugee entrepreneurs looking to build their own tech startups in Australia.

Franko's work experience showcases their expertise in brand development, marketing strategy, content creation, and team leadership across various industries.

Franko Ali attended San Francisco State University from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication Design with a minor in Marketing. Their field of study focused on Design and Visual Communications in a general capacity. In 2014, Franko obtained a certification in Audience Growth & Rights Management from YouTube.