Rick Silvestrini

Rick Silvestrini is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in leading organizations and building high-performing teams.

Currently, Rick is involved with Verto Education, focusing on expanding accessibility to higher education and study abroad programs for students from diverse backgrounds. He also provides strategic guidance to a select group of start-ups that are revolutionizing education and job opportunities.

Specializing in leadership, recruiting, organizational design, go-to-market strategies, product and monetization strategies, branding, user growth, customer acquisition and retention, demand generation, and revenue growth, Rick offers valuable insights to companies across various industries including media, entertainment, education, gaming, and HR tech.

Rick's educational background includes an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in History and Film and Television from the University of Notre Dame.

Throughout his career, Rick has held key roles in reputable organizations such as Nana Academy, Reforge, Hired, Inc., ROBLOX, creativeLIVE, YouTube, Google, and more, showcasing his expertise in marketing, operations, revenue generation, and product management.

Rick's approach includes providing advisory services to founders and executives through weekly sessions and taking on interim operating roles to drive growth in operations, revenue, and marketing functions for a duration of 3-9 months.