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Randy Rayess
Co-founder at Outgrow & VenturePact, Investor
Randy Rayess is a co-founder of Outgrow, a platform that enables marketers to create interactive content such as calculators, quizzes, and polls to enhance customer engagement and lead generation. He co-founded Outgrow in May 2016, aiming to simplify the process of building interactive tools for marketers without requiring extensive technical skills.135
Background and Career
Before Outgrow, Randy Rayess co-founded VenturePact, an invite-only marketplace designed to connect companies with software development teams. This venture arose from his experience in the mobile app development industry, where he and his co-founder recognized a common challenge: potential clients often needed quick cost estimates for app development. To address this, they created a cost calculator that gained significant traction, leading to the development of Outgrow.24
Randy's professional background includes roles in venture capital and private equity, notably with Silver Lake Partners, where he focused on technology investments. He has also worked in various startups across sectors like financial services and machine learning.234
Education
Randy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Master's in Systems Engineering and a Bachelor's in Economics from the Wharton School, concentrating on finance.5
Vision and Impact
At Outgrow, Randy is passionate about transforming digital marketing by promoting a more interactive and engaging approach. He believes that interactive content can significantly enhance customer acquisition strategies and improve the overall marketing experience for businesses of all sizes.35