Captello Welcomes Aaron Karpaty as Senior Director of Strategic Growth

Captello, a leader in event engagement solutions, announces Aaron Karpaty as Senior Director of Strategic Growth. With over 20 years in the tech industry, Aaron brings a wealth of experience in sales and business development, having driven growth at companies like Jifflenow and Tech Events.

Captello, a leader in event engagement and lead capture solutions, has appointed Aaron Karpaty as Senior Director of Strategic Growth. Aaron brings over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, with expertise in sales, business development, and strategic partnerships. His leadership is set to drive Captello’s continued growth and innovation.

Aaron Karpaty’s Career Journey

• Early Career:
  • Began his career in 1999, focusing on hardware, test-repair, and supply chain management, particularly supporting HP products.
  • Built a business from scratch, reaching $10 million in revenue, which was later acquired by Cokeva.
• Tech Events Role:
  • Joined Tech Events in 2003, where he developed software for managing demo assets for events and trade shows.
  • Gained hands-on experience as a "road warrior," acquiring deep insights into the event industry.

Leadership Success at Jifflenow

• Joined Jifflenow in 2013 as employee number five, recognizing the startup’s potential.
• As the first dedicated sales professional, Aaron secured 30 new clients in his first year and doubled the company’s revenue.
• Led the expansion of the sales team and contributed to Jifflenow’s growth, which led to its acquisition by Cvent in 2023.

Vision for Captello’s Growth

• Ryan Schefke, CEO of Captello, expressed excitement about Aaron’s appointment, emphasizing his track record of driving growth and building client relationships.
• Aaron Karpaty shared his enthusiasm for joining Captello, praising the team’s dedication to event technology solutions and expressing his eagerness to contribute to the company’s vision of growth.

Aaron Karpaty’s appointment as Senior Director of Strategic Growth marks a pivotal moment for Captello. With his proven expertise in driving business success and deep understanding of the event technology landscape, Aaron is well-positioned to help Captello revolutionize revenue generation through event solutions.