Steve Gacka
Full-Stack Startup Engineer with 15 years of experience, repeat founder.
CTO @ Startups.com · Columbus, OH, USA
Open to advisory
5 hrs / month
Engineering & Tech
I can help engineers and technical founders with building product.
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About Steve
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
Company
Startups.com
www.startups.com
Startup stuff.
Company Stage
Growth
Funding Raised
Undisclosed
Team Size
10-50 employees
Annual Revenue
Over $10M
Location
Columbus, OH, USA
Founded
2011
Industry
Technology
Skills
React.js
Over 10 years of React experience
Technology
Extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in startup environments.
Startup Growth
Focused on guiding startup founders through customer acquisition and growth strategies.
Full-Stack Development
Experienced in building and launching online products, focusing on both front-end and back-end development.
Startup Management
Experience in managing and growing a profitable bootstrapped business.
Software Engineering
Proficient in various programming languages and frameworks, including TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React.
UI/UX Design
Skilled in designing user interfaces and experiences using tools like Sketch and Figma.
Founder
Co-founded and grew Startups.com, helping over 1 million entrepreneurs.
Event Organization
Former long-time Organizer for Columbus Startup Weekend, contributing to the growth of the event.
Dog Walking
Enjoys walking my rescue dog, Gary.
Experience
volunteer
Organizer
Columbus Startup Weekend
Organized and facilitated Startup Weekend events, fostering a vibrant startup community.
Helped grow Columbus into one of the most active Startup Weekend cities globally.
education
B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems
The Ohio State University
Completed a Bachelor's degree focusing on Management Information Systems.
Graduated with a degree that provided a strong foundation in technology and business management.
job
CTO
Startups.com
Leading the technology and product development for the Startups.com platform, focusing on online startup acceleration and support services.
Built a profitable bootstrapped business that has helped over 1 million entrepreneurs.
job
Startup Consultant
Battleship Labs
Working with early-stage startups to build and launch their first-generation products.
Assisted multiple startups in successfully launching their products.