John Curaba
About John Curaba
John Curaba is the Director of Sales, Finance at Placer.ai, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having held various positions at Similarweb and co-founding Live@ Studios.
Current Role at Placer.ai
John Curaba serves as the Director of Sales, Finance at Placer.ai since 2023. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and financial operations within the organization. Based in New York, New York, he has been instrumental in driving sales initiatives and enhancing financial performance in his current position.
Previous Experience at Similarweb
Prior to his current role, John Curaba held multiple positions at Similarweb. He was the Head of Sales, Investor Solutions from 2021 to 2023, where he led sales efforts in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He also worked as a Global Sales Manager for Investor Solutions from 2019 to 2021 and as a Strategic Account Executive for North America in 2017. His tenure at Similarweb included various roles that contributed to the company's growth and client engagement.
Entrepreneurial Background at Live@ Studios
John Curaba co-founded Live@ Studios, where he served as Head of Marketing from 2011 to 2013. In this role, he was involved in marketing strategies and brand development within Vision Studios and Media House. His experience in this entrepreneurial venture provided him with insights into marketing and business operations.
Education and Academic Background
John Curaba studied at the University at Buffalo, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. His academic journey spanned from 2006 to 2010, equipping him with foundational knowledge in business principles and marketing strategies.
Experience at Xaxis
Before his roles at Similarweb, John Curaba worked at Xaxis as a Senior Advertising Operations Analyst and Global Ad Ops Lead from 2014 to 2016. His responsibilities included managing advertising operations and leading global ad operations initiatives in the Greater New York City Area.