Anthony Citrano

Experience

Founder, Founder 2020 - Present (almost 5 years)

Verizon

VP Communications & Chief Evangelist 2013 - 2016 (over 2 years)

Following Verizon's acquisition of EdgeCast, I became Chief Evangelist and VP Communications of Verizon's digital unit. In this role, I managed strategic communications for... more

Exit

EdgeCast Networks

VP Communications and Marketing 2007 - 2013 (almost 7 years)

Helped launch EdgeCast Networks and, as its VP of Communications and Marketing, managed the company's worldwide marketing and communications programs from its 2008 debut through... more

Founder

Acquicent

Employee

EdgeCast Networks, fama PR, BrainPaste, Verizon, R3Media, State of Maine

Mentor

Amplify.LA Capital

Education

About

Achievements

I've held founder/leadership roles in several startups, helping grow them from idea stage to multi-million dollar revenue streams, and through two acquisitions. While I am a generalist, my greatest strengths are communications and branding.

Skills:
* Communications / Public Relations
* Branding / Marketing
* Team Building / Strategic Management
* Business Development (in the traditional sense; not as a euphemism for sales.)
* Creative / Visual imagineering
* Comprehensive "Zero to 60" startup management.

Known for:
telling the truth;
building substantive, authentic relationships (i.e. knowing the right people);
generating buzz;
translating abstract technical concepts into visual and written messages that get people excited.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

All skills in the marketing industry Communications Public Relations Creative Direction Advisor Board Member Management Startup Founder Executive Management Photography Business Development Branding Advertising Product Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy

Locations

Los Angeles New York City Boston Seattle Austin Amsterdam San Francisco Silicon Valley San Francisco Bay Area

Q&A

What words of advice would you give your younger self?

Just go for it. No one else knows what they're doing, either.

What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

Maybe not the most creative - but perhaps the most surprising creative thing I've done: designed a pair of women's shoes with an automotive theme. They look cooler than they sound. Ask me for the sketches!

Which founders or startups do you most admire?

Those who weren't born into wealth and/or privilege.

What's your super power?

Either seeing around corners or communication.

What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

Email.

What words of wisdom do you live by?

The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you. [David Foster Wallace]

Anthony Citrano

Founder, @Acquicent. Open to advisor/board roles.

Founder, @Acquicent.

Open to advisor/board roles.