Mat Micheli & Joe Gagliese, Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of Viral Nation
- Mat Micheli and Joe Gagliese thank Stephen Ibaraki for the opportunity.
- A mixed audience is addressed, from scientists to CEOs and investors.
Podcast
Overview
Welcome to another captivating episode of TBCY. In this episode, Mat Micheli and Joe Gagliese, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Viral Nation, join host Stephen Ibaraki to share their incredible journey in building one of the world’s premier influencer marketing companies. In this engaging conversation, the guests dive into their past, the inception of Viral Nation, and what lies ahead. Here’s what you can expect:
00:00:08 – Introduction and Background
- Mat Micheli and Joe Gagliese thank Stephen Ibaraki for the opportunity.
- A mixed audience is addressed, from scientists to CEOs and investors.
- The initial conversation begins with personal career inflection points.
00:01:10 – Mat Micheli’s Inflection Points
- Takes back to high school dreams and a career-changing injury.
- The transition from aspirations in athletics to business.
- Meeting Joe Gagliese and the entrepreneurial spark ignited in university.
00:04:46 – Joe Gagliese’s Inflection Points
- Reflects on family heritage and ambition.
- Beginnings in entrepreneurship during university and creating Viral Nation.
- Personal growth post parenthood and redefining personal and professional values.
00:09:39 – The Genesis of Viral Nation
- Discusses the journey from initial ideas to the inception of Viral Nation.
- Their venture into influencer marketing after realizing the potential of social media.
00:16:20 – Building on Success: The Growth of Viral Nation
- Early success stories and incremental growth in the influencer marketing space.
- Virality of early clients and expanding their talent roster.
00:27:28 – Technological Advancements and Embracing AI
- Mat Micheli’s leadership in technological integration and challenges in development.
- Integration of AI to solve business problems.
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- Mat Micheli and Joe Gagliese thank Stephen Ibaraki for the opportunity.
- A mixed audience is addressed, from scientists to CEOs and investors.
- The initial conversation begins with personal career inflection points.
