Ari Kaufman

Ari Kaufman has established a notable career as a technology executive, holding the title of CEO and playing a pivotal role in the growth and success of various companies in the tech sector. He notably drove IssuerDirect, previously known as WILink plc, to an IPO and facilitated its expansion through four additional acquisitions. Kaufman also led the interactive advertising firm ThinkAcquisition to a successful exit and engineered a management buy-out of Placeable with the backing of private equity, which he later sold to Ignite Technologies. As the General Manager at LookSmart, he significantly grew the company’s paid search platform, which generated $250 million in revenue. In his tenure as President of InfoNow-LocationInsight, he automated local search management and introduced first-party ad serving at MatchLogic. Kaufman was also a founder of Zacks.com, where he launched the first ad-supported financial website, marking a pioneering moment in the online advertising industry. His leadership and innovative approaches have been recognized by national publications, highlighting him as a beacon for talent in the technology sector.