Ari Gootnick

Ari Gootnick has a diverse background in various industries and roles. Ari is currently the Head of Membership Growth at Summit Junto, starting in May 2023. Prior to this, Ari worked at On Deck, where they held two positions. Ari served as a Program Manager for Experience & Operations from June 2022 to May 2023, and as a Program Associate from April 2021 to June 2022. Before On Deck, Ari worked as an Operations Manager at Knowable, a company that creates audio courses, from December 2019 to December 2020. Ari also gained experience in the transportation industry as a University Partnerships Associate and Operations Specialist at Bird from February 2018 to August 2019. In 2017, Ari worked as a Producer & Director at Project Four Degrees. Ari'sprevious roles include Marketing Manager at Euphoria Festival from May 2015 to August 2017, Co-Founder at Toga, Inc. from July 2013 to June 2015, and CEO at Gooties Cones from January 2011 to January 2013.

Ari Gootnick holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to attending university, Ari attended Agoura High School. In terms of additional certifications, Ari obtained a Certified Breathwork Facilitator certification from The Breath Center in March 2023. Additionally, Ari is an Open Water Scuba Diver certified by PADI, although the specific date of certification is not provided.