Joel Baller
About Joel Baller
Joel Baller is the Chief Revenue Officer at Bridger Photonics, Inc., bringing extensive experience in revenue growth and strategy from previous roles at Mitek Systems and RightNow Technologies. He has a proven track record of significantly increasing annual recurring revenue across various companies in the technology sector.
Current Role at Bridger Photonics
Joel Baller serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Bridger Photonics, Inc. since 2024. His role involves overseeing revenue generation strategies and driving growth initiatives for the company. Bridger Photonics is located in Bozeman, Montana, and focuses on advanced photonics technologies.
Previous Experience at Mitek Systems
Baller worked at Mitek Systems in various leadership roles from 2017 to 2024. He served as Vice President of Global Strategy & Operations for four years, followed by three years as Senior Vice President of Global Identity GTM. During his tenure, he played a significant role in establishing Mitek as a leader in Digital Identity, contributing to substantial revenue growth.
Leadership at RightNow Technologies
Joel Baller held multiple positions at RightNow Technologies from 2005 to 2011. His roles included Vice President of Public Sector and Vice President of Emerging Enterprise. He was instrumental in growing the company's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) from $20 million to $250 million, enhancing customer experiences and contributing to the company's IPO and acquisition by Oracle.
Sales and Operations Management at Socrata
Baller worked at Socrata from 2012 to 2015, where he held various positions including Vice President of Sales and Operations and Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Services, Success, and Operations. He successfully managed significant ARR growth, increasing from $1 million to $50 million over four years and built a Data and Analytics company from the ground up.
Educational Background
Joel Baller studied at Colorado State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the School of Business. His education laid the foundation for his extensive career in business operations and revenue management.