The consummate business leader for delivering value and hyper growth with authentic people leadership, Geoff Sakala is a tech-savvy founder, creative visionary and community collaborator. Recognized for mentorship, a bootstrapping mentality and staying ahead of the curve on trends, Geoff also finds the time to give back to those around him. ✔ Former digital agency owner, starting from nothing, with $3M+ in gross revenue and getting acquired✔ Hands-on expertise with all aspects of branding, advertising and digital media✔ Led business development and sales efforts in an integrated marketing agency, generating $10M ✔ Strong closer with deep understanding of the drivers that deliver new leads, including sales initiatives & sales enablement strategies to close✔ Innate entrepreneurial instincts for business opportunities and customer-centric innovation ✔ Expert level technologist in IBM mainframe upgrade projects to mobile application development and the latest in SaaS and IOT hardware✔ A dynamic professional building relationships with staff and small business owners to C-Suite executives✔ Demonstrated leadership comfortable presenting to peers in the boardroom and large audiences, known for coaching for success✔ Big-picture thinker, well versed in Mission, Vision, Values alignment✔ Highly proficient writer combined with business acumen in finance & accounting, financial statements, budgeting & forecasting, and knowledge in the back office including; legal, insurance, human resources, and IT✔ Involved with Chambers of Commerce, School Board and Economic Development organizations as Board Member, Council member and Chairperson✔ With his wife, Karen, enjoys donating time and resources to causes including the city’s Schools Foundation, Junior Achievement of Sacramento, the Junior League, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the public library, among othersWith a growth-oriented focus, Geoff is constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and effective systems by focusing on the four P's; people, process, product, and profit.