Andy Getsey

Entrepreneur and Co-founder

Andy Getsey is a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of Employera, an agency specializing in employer branding, experience design, and talent communications. He is also a senior partner at Theorem Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage technology investments. His extensive career includes founding several consulting firms and leading significant public relations agencies, notably Atomic Public Relations, which was recognized as a leading tech PR agency before its acquisition by Huntsworth plc in 2014.

Career Highlights

Employera: Co-founder and managing partner, focusing on enhancing employer branding and internal communications to help organizations attract and retain talent.
Theorem Ventures: Co-founder, involved in investing in early-stage tech companies, with a track record of 26 investments and 8 exits.
Atomic Public Relations: Co-founder and CEO from 1999 to 2014, leading the agency to significant growth and recognition in the tech PR space.
ComContext Analytics: Co-founder and solution architect, where he developed a pioneering analytics platform for public relations.

Education

Getsey holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and an MBA from California State University, Fresno. He also completed an Executive Education Program in Finance at Stanford University.

Contributions and Expertise

Andy Getsey is recognized for his strategic insights in employer branding and digital transformation, emphasizing the importance of employee experience in organizational success. He has advised numerous high-profile tech companies, contributing to their growth and market positioning through effective communication strategies.

In his personal pursuits, Getsey is also an angel investor and actively engages in various community activities, including youth sports and outdoor hiking.1 2 3

Highlights

Mar 11 · employera.com

The single biggest reason EVP projects fail. And what to do instead.

Mar 11 · employera.com

Employer branding can drive digital transformation - Employera

Experience

Co-founder, Managing Partner at Employera, Theorem Communications Group

Co-founder, Managing Partner at Theorem Ventures (2007 - Present), Co-founder, CEO at Atomic Public Relations & H3O Communications (1999 - 2014), Co-founder, Solution Architect at ComContext Analytics (1999 - 2011), President at Shafer Advertising and Public Relations (1995 - 1999), Head of Global Communications at CalComp Lockheed Martin (1991 - 1995), Account Planner, Vice President at Krupp/Taylor FCB (1986 - 1991)

Education

Bachelors in Psychology from California State University, Fresno, MBA from Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, Executive Education Program in Finance from Stanford University