Mike Pekala

Mike Pekala is an accomplished entrepreneur and relationship builder currently serving as the Director of Sales at Skopenow.1 With over eight years of experience in social media sales and operational excellence, he specializes in driving business growth in the government, insurance, and global security sectors.

Background and Education

Pekala holds a bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship from Kent State University. He has further enhanced his skills through various courses, including:

• Full stack + Python
• Data science
• API integrations (Codecademy)
• JavaScript Accelerated Course (Flatiron School)

Professional Experience

Before joining Skopenow, Mike Pekala held positions at several companies, including:

• AiR Everywhere
• Digimind
• Meltwater
• Fundable
• SparQ Innovation

In these roles, he demonstrated his ability to drive revenue growth, build partner relationships, and implement effective sales optimization strategies.

Skills and Expertise

Mike Pekala is known for his:

• Problem-solving abilities
• Passion for fundraising
• Data visualization skills
• Talent for shortening sales cycles
• Expertise in scaling RFP opportunities
• Outstanding communication strategies

As the Director of Sales at Skopenow, Pekala combines his organizational strategy skills with his sales acumen to spearhead business growth.2 His LinkedIn profile, under the username "mikepekala," reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and his specialty in relationship building.1