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Michael Sacca

Michael Sacca is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer at Gigantic, a forward-thinking company reshaping the future of work and professional training.

Michael's career is a testament to his ability to lead and innovate. He started his journey as a Product Designer and has since held several high-profile roles in the tech industry. His experience spans founding a product agency that built applications for industry giants like Scholastic, GE, Nike, Siemens, and even Kobe Bryant.

Sacca founded the design asset management software, Brandisty, which was acquired in 2014 and is now part of InVision. He was the President at Crew, the freelance design and development marketplace, and the former parent company of Unsplash, the popular stock photo website. At Crew, he secured key partnerships with Squarespace and the BDC before leading the company through an acquisition by Dribbble in 2017.

The Harvard Business Review features his writing, and publications like Inc, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur have covered his popular product management podcast. Michael served on the board of AIGA in Las Vegas and taught web design as a Professor at the Art Institute.

As the CEO of Gigantic, Sacca is now at the helm of a company redefining professional training. Gigantic offers hands-on training programs to equip professionals with the skills they need to thrive in the evolving workplace. The company's curriculum, developed by industry leaders, is matched with coaching and content to teach the practical skills companies need.

In addition to his role at Gigantic, Sacca is the co-host of Rocketship•fm, a podcast featuring interviews with successful startup founders. The podcast provides listeners with valuable insights into the startup world, with guests sharing tips and stories about the lessons they've learned.


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