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CEO & Founder
Your Superpower?
Connecting with people and being apart of a team. Whether it was on the soccer field at age 5 or at the collegiate level, being apart of a mutual belief was what drove my success. We have infinite potential of growing together.
Favorite food?
Sweet potatoes…I will eat those all day long!
Languages you speak?
English & Spanish.
Goal for working @ AK8?
To tell entrepreneurs’ stories on the global stage.
Director of Client Operations
Your Superpower?
I’m very proud of my organizational skills. I love figuring out ways to keep things sorted out and building systems!
Favorite food?
I love pesto and shrimp pasta– and even though I’m not much for desserts, I can eat chocolate chip cookies all day.
Languages you speak?
I’m fluent in Tagalog and English.
Goal for working @ AK8?
Make Lexi’s life easier, whenever I can, because she’s a passionate person and someone who does the hard work for her goals! The tasks I do at AK8 come naturally to me, which, when you look at it, means I get paid for doing things I love.
Director of Tech Operations
Your Superpower?
A relentless can-do attitude that never quits!
Favorite food?
It’s a three-way tie: the rich flavors of biryani, the delicious sushi and pasta :p
Languages you speak?
English and Urdu.
Goal for working @ AK8?
I’m passionate about nurturing startups from inception. Being an entrepreneur, I’m drawn to the ambition of young visionaries like Lexi. I thrive on the journey of scaling a company from the ground up - taking it from 0 to 1, or from 1 to 100 with rocket speed!
Publicist
Your Superpower?
My super power is my dedication to my goals and task. It's always the push I need to get things done.
Favorite food?
my favorite food is Jollof rice.
Languages you speak?
English
Goal for working @ AK8?
My goal is to always exceed the expectations of AK8 and it's client and career growth.
Monthly Media Blast Manager
Your Superpower?
Strength. I enjoy challenges and use them as an opportunity to get better at my responsibilities.
Favorite food?
Sushi.
Languages you speak?
Spanish & English.
Goal for working @ AK8?
I plan to boost the visibility of our company by having our clients be interviewed by major publications and accomplish their desired outlets. Also, over the next months, I'd like to evaluate how team members in different roles work and identify characteristics that I want to emulate to grow as a professional.
Sales Development Rep
Your Superpower?
Multi Tasking.
Favorite food?
Cakes.
Languages you speak?
English and Filipino.
Goal for working @ AK8?
Enhance my skills and experience when it comes to being an SDR and career growth.
Publicist
Your Superpower?
I’d say adaptability. I can easily thrive in dynamic teams as I’m always responsive to feedback and eager to learn and grow.
Favorite food?
Fried Rice.
Languages you speak?
English.
Goal for working @ AK8?
My main goals at AK8 are professional development and networking. I would love to learn and grow in my role as a publicist while cultivating long-term professional relationships with the rest of the team.
PR Specialist
Your Superpower?
Daydreaming. With a bit of imagination, simple life can turn into a world of possibilities.
Favorite food?
Pizza.
Languages you speak?
English and Spanish.
Goal for working @ AK8?
Learning, growing, and contributing to client victories.
Joyce
Publicist
Your Superpower?
My superpower is my ability to stay calm and find creative solutions in tricky situations. This helps me handle challenges smoothly and keep projects on track.
Favorite food?
Fried rice
Languages you speak?
English
Goal for working @ AK8?
My goal at AK8 is to be part of a team that creates impactful PR campaigns and to grow professionally in a supportive environment.
Atilio Spaccarotella
Senior Partner
Your Superpower?
Growing early stage companies and help them become scale-ups.
Favorite food?
Steak
Languages you speak?
Spanish and English
Goal for working @ AK8?
Helping the company become the leading PR agency in the US
Jacob Bobo
Client Success Manager
Your Superpower?
Helping people achieve their goals with a clear plan to get there. If you're with me, I'll make sure you succeed.
Favorite food?
Sushi, could eat it every day.
Languages you speak?
English and ASL
Goal for working @ AK8?
My goal is to make sure every client is getting the best service possible while showing them that they have someone here to ensure their success.
Dylan Weinert
Article Writer
Your Superpower?
Solving business problems with words.
Favorite food?
Argentine Milanesa Napolitana
Languages you speak?
English/Spanish
Goal for working @ AK8?
Help SMBs achieve national awareness through killer campaigns that their customers actually care about
Onyeka Isede
PR Publicist
Your Superpower?
I would say my superpower is bringing refinement and clarity into every task I undertake. I value precision and effectiveness, ensuring every result aligns perfectly with the intended purpose.
Favorite food?
Fried yam and egg sauce.
Languages you speak?
English
Goal for working @ AK8?
I always fancied being in a position where I could help businesses and brands get their message out there, while seeking personal continuous improvement in a team environment.