Marco Rafanelli is a Co-founder, COO, and Chief Product Officer at BuyQ at BuyQ. He possess expertise in strategic partnerships, strategy, strategic planning, management, business strategy and 29 more skills. He is proficient in Italian. Colleagues describe him as "If I think of a phrase to describe Marco, it’s “he’ll find the best way forward for all”. I am fortunate to have worked closely with Marco for several years, first as a partner at the California Charter Schools Association and later as a consultant. From his time launching an innovative national group purchasing initiative at the Colorado League of Charter Schools to spinning it out as a stand-alone business, Marco has been incredibly passionate and steadfast in crafting sustainable corporate partnerships that benefit public schools. It’s challenging work meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders, but Marco’s combination of leadership, mission-focus and deep commitment enables him to see the forest through the trees and drive value for all parties. I enthusiastically endorse Marco.", "I have worked with Marco for the past five years. In that time Marco has built and developed BuyQ into a viable group purchasing organization for charter schools across the United States. His keen insight and intellect have helped to partner charter support organizations across the country to network and share best practices. He has been instrumental by creating successful long-term partnerships with numerous corporate partners to provide valuable customized products and services at discounted pricing to schools in the U.S. Marco has been innovative by bringing corporate partners and charters together to help advance the movement.", and "Marco embodies the ideal business partner in that he truly lives up to the word "partner" and always makes sure both sides are able to meet their business needs and goals. He understands that in order to be a long term, beneficial, good relationship there is give and take on both sides. Marco is a great ambassador for our national charter program and the success of the program is greatly attributed to his reputation within the charter school environment and the respect he has among his peers across the country. He always does what is best for the league while working with Staples to make sure it is a win/win for both of us. He is someone who invests in the business relationship and sees it as a mutual commitment which is why he emphasizes the need to work strategically and work closely together."