Alex Merutka

I build companies that move markets. Right now, that’s CRAFTSMAN+—a creative technology platform powering high-performance ads for the world’s biggest mobile brands.

We’re not just shipping more creatives—we’re rewriting how performance teams scale. Backed by partnerships with Meta, Google, and TikTok, we’ve engineered a platform that turns friction-heavy creative workflows into data-backed, scalable growth engines. It’s the reason we landed on Forbes 30 Under 30, Deloitte Fast 500 (#330), and Inc. 5000—and why top brands trust us to accelerate what actually moves the needle.

Before CRAFTSMAN+, I led user acquisition and programmatic at AppLovin—managing $2B+ in ad spend and helping scale the company from Seed to $29B IPO. I also founded Node Ventures, a startup studio backing breakout ideas with speed and unfair distribution.

Contributor to Bloomberg, Business Insider, and FoxNews. Member of YPO. Always building, always optimizing.

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Santi Pereira

If you’ve talked to me in the past two years, there’s a good chance I’ve brought up Shoe Dog by Phil Knight (my bible).

There’s a quote from the book that has always stuck with me:
“mothers are our first coaches.”

My mom has been that for me. She taught me taste, positivity, and her endless support and confidence gave me the courage to start Brandissimo.

On International Women’s Day, I’m grateful for her coaching 🤍 thank you Sara Pagano

Founder @ Brandissimo | Venture Studio for Talent & Creators

It's always an exciting day when we grow the Brandissimo team!

My entire feed these days is filled with guides on how to pump out creative assets in under 5 minutes...and I hate that.

I am for sure on team AI, but when it comes to the brand and the craftsmanship behind it, there's nothing better than seeing it get (literally) hand made.

Welcome to the team Delfina Lorente !

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