Patrick Rife

Navigating the Unknown. Building Businesses Along the Way. And Writing About It.

Join me as I embark on a journey to reclaim control, and build businesses that reflect who I am, and where I'm headed.

Founder

Pixilated

Pixilated is a photo booth company based in Baltimore, MD that produces an easy-to-use, shippable photo booth called PixiTAB that is powered by our B2B photo marketing software; PixiCloud. When not acting as the brain for PixiTAB we license the PixiCloud software platform to companies looking to capture 1st party user data at events and venues through photo experiences, forms, surveys, and other experiential marketing activities.

Co-Founder

Baltimore Creators

Our mission: connect Baltimore's business builders. Whether you're an entrepreneur, advisor, or curious learner, Baltimore Creators is for you.

PixiWeb

Event Photo Sharing Simplified: Create custom event websites that allow your guests to post photos directly to a shared event gallery.

Startup Soirée

Startup Soiree was a grassroots entrepreneurial community and event series dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among Baltimore’s founders, creatives, and business leaders. As Co-Founder, I helped create a space where entrepreneurs could engage in candid, no-pitch conversations, exchange insights, and build lasting relationships.

Key initiatives included:

---> Hosting monthly fireside chat events featuring prominent Baltimore entrepreneurs in unique, intimate settings.
---> Developing community-driven content, including a podcast and blog, to share startup stories and insights.
---> Strengthening Baltimore’s startup ecosystem by providing a platform for founders to connect, learn, and grow.

Startup Soiree played a pivotal role in shaping Baltimore’s startup culture, and its legacy lives on in the connections and collaborations it sparked.

Bonsai Fine Arts

Assist museums, galleries and private collectors in caring for their valuable artworks during transit and installation. Lead small focused teams on installations ranging from small sculptural pieces in private galleries to full scale multi-level commercial art installations.

Art Handler

Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, U.M.B.C.

Worked closely with Gallery Preparator to develop the physical museum space as it pertains to incoming exhibitions, hung and installed traveling exhibitions, took part in the registration, crate building and technical manuals for the traveling exhibition "For All The World to See."

Gallery Assistant/Art Handler

Contemporary Museum Baltimore

Provided primary interfacing to museum visitors and patrons. Oversaw Museum social media program. Provided technical and clerical support to higher museum staff.

Gallery Assistant

Entrepreneur Building Business and Writing About the Process.

Helping founders & leaders find clarity in chaos | Ground Control Newsletter

I've spent years building companies, communities, and connections. Now I help others navigate their own path forward.

As co-founder of Pixilated and creator of Startup Soirée, I've lived the founder journey - from scaling and strategy to the human side of leadership. But what lights me up isn't just what I built - it's who I became along the way.

What I Do Now:

I work with founders and leaders who are:

- Seeking clarity in their next chapter
- Building something meaningful
- Ready to align who they are with what they do
- Looking for perspective, not just strategy

My Approach:

Think of me as your mirror and prism - helping you see your path more clearly and illuminating possibilities you might have missed. Through deep listening and perspective shifting, we find the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

Ground Control Newsletter:

Every Wednesday, I share raw insights about leadership, transformation, and finding your way. No guru speak. No formulas. Just real talk about what it takes to build something that matters.

Let's Connect:

- Ready for clarity? DM me
- Want weekly insights? Ground Control newsletter (link in bio)
- Looking for perspective? Let's talk

"The real ROI of human connection isn't measured in quarters. It's measured in years, in lives touched, in moments of breakthrough."

#leadership #transformation #clarity #growth #authenticity

Emerald City Productions

Business Development Manager

Carper Cre8tive

20+ years of experience in audio and video production. I love storytelling and creating engaging and high-quality audio video content for various niches. Whether it’s entertainment, education, business, or lifestyle, I can help you craft your message and deliver it to your audience.
I have worked with many clients across different industries and sectors, helping them produce amazing podcasts and videos that showcase their brand, products, services, or stories. I have also helped them grow their audience and reach new markets through effective podcasting and video marketing strategies.

Freelance Producer

Synchrony

Managed relationships across major big box and independent partner channels within Home, Auto & Lifestyle Division
Achieved #1 rank in credit penetration and sales growth for 4 consecutive years
#1 on team achieving 98% sales lift post-visit
Developed and implemented sales training webinar series to 3000+ managers across U.S
Led and developed podcast projects for Learning & Development teams boosting course completion by500%
Produced podcast newsletter strategy which led to 20% growth in viewership
Managed territory of 350M in total activated credit sales

AVP Field Sales Manager

Citi

VP Field Sales Manager, Client Development 

Bose Corporation

Developed new sales and managed partner relationships across consumer electronic, pro audio andmusic retail dealers across the U.S
Created 3 innovative products for SKB
Increased revenue by 15% with new partners
Reduced costs by $1.8M in nationwide launch
Received prestigious "excellence" award from Bose President

Territory Sales Manager

SKB Cases

Developed new sales and managed partner relationships across consumer electronic, pro audio and music retail dealers across the U.S
Created 3 innovative products for SKB
Increased revenue by 15% with new partners
Reduced costs by $1.8M in nationwide launch
Received prestigious "excellence" award from Bose President

Helping you create captivating podcasts and content for your brand. With my experience, expertise, and team, I can assist you with every step of the process.

I offer reliable and trustworthy service to my clients, with a diverse skill set in audio-visual production, coaching, training, and business development. I work as your partner and team member, with curiosity, attention, and respect.

"It’s rare to find a partner as reliable and engaged as Nate Carper!"

"Nathan’s podcast editing skills and expertise have been a tremendous help for our editorial workflow. Our podcasts sound better than ever, and I’m always pleased with the quick turnaround time he provides."

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