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Steve Gacka

Full-Stack Startup Engineer with 15 years of experience, repeat founder, 2 exits.


About Steve

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Full-Stack Startup Engineer with 15 years of experience, repeat founder, 2 exits.

Bio

I like designing, building, and growing online products. My main focus is the Startups.com platform which guides startup founders through idea validation, customer acquisition, funding, and growth. To date we've built a profitable bootstrapped business that has helped over 1 million entrepreneurs.

In my free time I work with early-stage startups to build and launch their first-gen products through Battleship Labs. I am also a former long-time Organizer for Columbus Startup Weekend, growing the events into one of the most active Startup Weekend cities globally.

I received a B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems from Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University in 2015. Go Bucks!

I currently live in Columbus, Ohio, where I can be frequently found walking Gary, my rat-cha rescue, or enjoying some coffee or food in the Short North.

https://stevegacka.com

Location

Columbus, OH, USA

Last Active

3 hours ago

Company

Name / Logo

Startups.com

Elevator Pitch

Online Startup Accelerator - plus software/services for founders like Bizplan, Fundable, Luanchrock, and Clarity.fm.

Industry

Technology

Location

Columbus, OH, USA

Team Size

10-50 employees

Company Stage

Growth

Funding Raised

Undisclosed

Annual Revenue

Over $10M

Skills

SkillStrengthExplanation
React.js90 / 100Over 10 years of React experience
Technology80 / 100Extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in startup environments.
Startup Growth80 / 100Focused on guiding startup founders through customer acquisition and growth strategies.
Full-Stack Development80 / 100Experienced in building and launching online products, focusing on both front-end and back-end development.
Startup Management75 / 100Experience in managing and growing a profitable bootstrapped business.
Software Engineering75 / 100Proficient in various programming languages and frameworks, including TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React.
UI/UX Design70 / 100Skilled in designing user interfaces and experiences using tools like Sketch and Figma.
Founder70 / 100Co-founded and grew Startups.com, helping over 1 million entrepreneurs.
Event Organization60 / 100Former long-time Organizer for Columbus Startup Weekend, contributing to the growth of the event.
Dog Walking50 / 100Enjoys walking my rescue dog, dGary.

Experiences

VOLUNTEERColumbus Startup Weekend

Title

Organizer

Position Description

Organized and facilitated Startup Weekend events, fostering a vibrant startup community.

Accomplishment Notes

Helped grow Columbus into one of the most active Startup Weekend cities globally.

EDUCATIONThe Ohio State University

Title

B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems

Position Description

Completed a Bachelor's degree focusing on Management Information Systems.

Accomplishment Notes

Graduated with a degree that provided a strong foundation in technology and business management.

JOBStartups.com

Title

CTO

Position Description

Leading the technology and product development for the Startups.com platform, focusing on online startup acceleration and support services.

Accomplishment Notes

Built a profitable bootstrapped business that has helped over 1 million entrepreneurs.

JOBBattleship Labs

Title

Startup Consultant

Position Description

Working with early-stage startups to build and launch their first-generation products.

Accomplishment Notes

Assisted multiple startups in successfully launching their products.