Mike Rome

Mike Rome is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in helping startups grow from $1M to $50M+ in annual revenue and acquire millions of customers.

After navigating early career challenges and receiving support from a leading VC, Mike has excelled in building and scaling businesses, learning from mistakes, and embracing the challenges of entrepreneurship.

His expertise includes managing 8-figure budgets with strong ROI, leading teams of 15+, being part of executive teams at companies with 100+ employees, and developing playbooks for predictable growth.

Having taught at a prestigious MBA program and accelerators like Techstars, Mike is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and helping founders and companies scale through Moonwater Studio, offering services like Fractional CMO/CGO, Growth Advisory, and upcoming courses for startup leaders.

Mike's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management & Organizations and Entrepreneurship from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Newcastle.

He has held various roles in organizations such as Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and VP of Growth at companies like 1440 Daily Digest, EatStreet, and GiveForward, demonstrating a wide range of experience in growth, marketing, and leadership.

With a diverse professional background encompassing roles in startups, academia, and corporate environments, Mike Rome brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his clients and students.