Evan J.
About Evan J.
Evan J. is the CEO and co-founder of Modern Sales Pros, the largest community for sales leaders. He also co-founded Straight Up Growth and has extensive experience in business development and venture capital.
CEO and Co-Founder of Straight Up Growth
Evan J. serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Straight Up Growth, a company established in 2020. Under his leadership, the organization focuses on enhancing new business development efficiencies and securing venture capital for clients. Evan co-founded Straight Up Growth alongside Daniel Tejada, leveraging their combined expertise to drive growth strategies for various businesses.
Co-Founder of Modern Sales Pros
Evan J. co-founded Modern Sales Pros, recognized as the world's largest community for leaders in sales, operations, enablement, and related disciplines. Since its inception, he has played a key role in organizing in-person events, facilitating knowledge sharing among its 13,000 members. His efforts have contributed to creating a collaborative environment for professionals in the sales industry.
Education and Academic Background
Evan J. has a robust educational background. He achieved a Master of Science in Management of Technology from NYU Stern School of Business, maintaining a GPA of 3.70 from 2014 to 2017. Prior to this, he studied Business Management at the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, earning a Bachelor of Science in Management with a minor in Education from 2006 to 2010. He also attended NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Jericho High School.
Professional Experience in Sales and Business Development
Evan J. has over two decades of experience in various leadership roles across different organizations. He worked as a Webinar Business Consultant at ON24 from 2012 to 2013 and held positions at Nextiva as a Business Segment Leader from 2018 to 2019, and as Head of Sales USA at Naava for a brief period in 2017. His career also includes roles at Marcus & Millichap as a Commercial Real Estate Broker and CoStar Group as an Account Manager.
Expertise in Amazon Advertising
Evan J. has developed significant expertise in Amazon advertising over his career. His extensive experience in the industry has positioned him as a knowledgeable leader, particularly in the context of helping clients optimize their advertising strategies and enhance their market presence.