Michael Gagliano

Michael Gagliano is a startup operator with a passion for learning, team building, and business growth. He excels in go-to-market strategy, business models, and scaling processes, while also coaching teams for success. Recognized as a top 100 #LinkedInSalesStar, Michael co-founded SDR Nation, the leading community for sales development representatives seeking career acceleration.

In addition to his work in startups, Michael engages in writing on topics ranging from education and personal development to career growth. His essays can be found at gagliano.ai/articles. At #paid, Michael leads the sales team, connecting brands with creators to foster business growth.

With a background that includes sales leadership at Shutterstock post the acquisition of FlashStock, Michael has also contributed to the business development of the SaaS platform at Uberflip. Beyond his professional endeavors, he actively participates in global causes, serving on the board of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto to support the Dementia and Alzheimer's community. Michael holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University.