Geoff Michener

Geoff Michener is a serial entrepreneur and former nuclear counterterrorism professional with over 20 years of experience in addressing global and governmental challenges.1 He is currently the CEO and Founder of dataplor, a leading geospatial data company that helps global enterprises grow abroad by mapping tough-to-reach markets.12

Professional Background

Geoff has held several notable positions throughout his career:

• CEO & Founder at dataplor (current)
• Contributing Writer at Forbes (current)
• Advisor at Acquisio
• COO & Founder at ProspectWise
• Team Lead for Business Development & Partnerships at LivingSocial
• Contractor in Nuclear Counterterrorism for the United States Department of Defense

Expertise

Geoff specializes in:

• Geospatial data
• Enterprise sales
• Go-to-market strategies
• Fundraising
• Intelligence (OSINT, GEOINT, and HUMINT)
• Red team counterterrorism1

Education

Geoff has a strong educational background, including:

• Master of Arts (MA) from The Johns Hopkins University
• MBA coursework at The Wharton School
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies

Achievements

As the CEO of dataplor, Geoff has led the company to significant achievements:

• Raised a $10.6 million Series A round, led by Spark Capital
• Amassed over 250 million points of interest across 200+ countries and territories
• Licenses location data to over 35 Fortune 500 brands, including American Express, PayPal, and Coca-Cola
• Averaging 2.5 times year-over-year revenue growth since 20202

Geoff is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, where he contributes articles on topics such as location intelligence, data enhancement, and business growth strategies.13