Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Sophia Becker, Manager
Sophia Becker is a seasoned marketing executive, strategist and innovator who has deep experience building and promoting brands that drive sustainable growth and profitability. At HiveSkill, Sophia leads strategy to deliver HiveSkill's brand promise, increase adoption of its leading marketing solution, drive an outstanding customer experience, and forge strategic partnerships that drive meaningful return on marketing investment. Currently, Sophia serves as a Senior Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Analyst at Merkle, a leading digital ad agency whose clients include NBCU, Samsung, and Dell. Sophia began her career at Good Apple, a media buying agency whose clients include Starbucks and Dollar General. Sophia earned her B.A. from Harvard University.
Will Kellett, Technology
Will Kellett is a business owner, technology leader, innovation advocate, disruptive technology designer, data scientist, business developer, and engineer. Will has extensive (20+years) experience working in all areas of technology and business growth, with a proven track record of leading IT initiatives to increase operational excellence and cost effectiveness. Will has led teams in the finance, tech, and education industries to design, build, and grow startup companies. He is a 3x CTO and previously headed Technology, Data Planning, and Special Projects at Launch Angels, a national network of alumni venture funds.
Patrick Cahill, Sales
Pat Cahill is an experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. He currently serves as Managing Director at MAC Venture Capital group a sales and marketing consulting firm focused on small and middle market companies in North America. MVG and its principals have helped hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses enhance their sales, profits, and operational effectiveness. Pat is skilled in Business Planning, Enterprise Software, Sales, E-commerce, and Entrepreneurship. He earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Business/Managerial Economics from Bates College.
Michael Fanning, Founder
Michael Fanning is experienced in working at startups and small businesses, having developed a passion for technology from a young age. Michael was especially inspired by his cousin Shawn Fanning’s success in the technology industry as the founder of napster. Michael previously interned at Zelgor, performing QA, playtesting and working on software development. He is currently a student at Bentley, majoring in Business.