Comparably CEO and leadership

Jason is the CEO of Comparably, and one of the most active tech entrepreneurs, investors, & writers in Southern California. Before Comparably, Jason founded Docstoc, the largest content site to help small business. Over nine years Docstoc was one of the most visited websites in the world and grew over 50 million members, before it was acquired by Intuit in 2013. Jason also created Startups Uncensored, the longest running and most widely attended technology gathering in SoCal. Jason received his JD/MBA from Pepperdine University & BA from UCSB where he was the student body president of both universities. He was named one of the most admired CEOs by the LA Business Journal, and is currently serving as one of two Entrepreneurs in Residence for the City of Los Angeles, appointed by Mayor Garcetti. He's a frequent and popular writer on Forbes, Wall Street Journal & Business Insider. Jason also currently serves on the board of Tilly's (TLYS), Carelinx, and Collab Studios.

Mike leads operations for Comparably and brings extensive experience in finance, operations, and strategy to the team. In 2007, Mike co-founded DebtMarket, Inc., a web-based auction platform that connects buyers and sellers of loan porfolio. In 2011, DebtMarket, Inc. was acquired by Intercontinental Exchange, and Mike moved to Docstoc to work as COO with Pepperdine MBA classmate, Jason Nazar. Mike began his career in derivatives trading, worked as a partner for Venature LLC, and then as a senior associate for Growth Management Partners. Mike has served as a board member and advisor for numerous organizations including the Management Partners Leadership Committee, Wellhire, and the Pepperdine MBA Alumni Board.

George is currently an Advisor to Startups in Product & UX. He also co-founded Yammer, Geni, BetterWorks, and was an early employee at PayPal and Adobe.

Seasoned Internet executive with significant accomplishments in the operational, marketing, analytical, digital, technical and financial areas-- including highly impactful global Product Management initiatives and profitable strategies. Consistently delivering high-growth performance, execution and viable teams for large brand companies across different industries at scale end-to-end. Full profit & loss accountability and general management for companies in growth mode or turnaround mode to achieve success with effective decision-making, problem solving and adaptability; reporting to Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).

Skills -

Innovative Online and Offline (TV/Radio) optimized multi-channel acquisition Marketing to improve ROI, conversion and retention, lifecycle email marketing, creative direction and product marketing. Including emerging services, partnerships, customer care, human resources, legal and finance. I maintain a large concentration on direct high-revenue impact levers and am a catalyst for yield management, optimization, monetization and expanding margins- encompassing strong business growth and sizable increases in site usage and enterprise valuations. Plus effective communication, prioritization, plan execution, cross-functional end-to-end alignment with fluid/cohesive people management skills.

Leadership -

Positively driving organizations, multiple products and teams forward with the company mission, vision and roadmap to exceed projected goals, milestones and financials continuously through collaboration. Executive of Business Operations leading, building and nurturing teams with notable results, speed and time management. Expertise in efficient hiring, business and revenue strategies, company guidance and direction, enhanced Mobile applications- and the development and progress of Executive teams. Flexibility in establishing sustainable corporate growth with productivity, creativity and persuasion.

Jason is the CEO of Comparably, and one of the most active tech entrepreneurs, investors, & writers in Southern California. Before Comparably, Jason founded Docstoc, the largest content site to help small business. Over nine years Docstoc was one of the most visited websites in the world and grew over 50 million members, before it was acquired by Intuit in 2013. Jason also created Startups Uncensored, the longest running and most widely attended technology gathering in SoCal. Jason received his JD/MBA from Pepperdine University & BA from UCSB where he was the student body president of both universities. He was named one of the most admired CEOs by the LA Business Journal, and is currently serving as one of two Entrepreneurs in Residence for the City of Los Angeles, appointed by Mayor Garcetti. He's a frequent and popular writer on Forbes, Wall Street Journal & Business Insider. Jason also currently serves on the board of Tilly's (TLYS), Carelinx, and Collab Studios.

Mike leads operations for Comparably and brings extensive experience in finance, operations, and strategy to the team. In 2007, Mike co-founded DebtMarket, Inc., a web-based auction platform that connects buyers and sellers of loan porfolio. In 2011, DebtMarket, Inc. was acquired by Intercontinental Exchange, and Mike moved to Docstoc to work as COO with Pepperdine MBA classmate, Jason Nazar. Mike began his career in derivatives trading, worked as a partner for Venature LLC, and then as a senior associate for Growth Management Partners. Mike has served as a board member and advisor for numerous organizations including the Management Partners Leadership Committee, Wellhire, and the Pepperdine MBA Alumni Board.

George is currently an Advisor to Startups in Product & UX. He also co-founded Yammer, Geni, BetterWorks, and was an early employee at PayPal and Adobe.