Joe Gagliese, Angel Investor

A born entrepreneur, Joe launched his first venture—selling recycled paintballs—when he was just 12. Later, his passion for technology and bringing ideas to life led him to partner with his high school friend, Mat Micheli. Together, they launched a series of ventures, including Viral Nation in 2014. As Viral Nation’s Co-CEO, Joe has led the company’s transformation from a leading influencer marketing agency to a multi-faceted powerhouse that includes a full-service marketing and intelligence agency, a talent management service for creators, athletes, and influencers, and a technology division. With representation in eight countries and the world’s largest managed influencer network, Viral Nation fuels growth for the world's leading brands including but not limited to: Disney, Anheuser-Busch, Baidu, Campbell's, The Coca-Cola Company, Intuit, Logitech, Match.com, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Microsoft, Tencent, Uber, and Vivid Seats. Joe Gagliese is also an angel investor, primarily in the pre-seed round. His portfolio includes Xatoms, a developer of novel photocatalysts to create efficient and sustainable water treatment.