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KashKick Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
KashKick, the premium online gaming, surveys, and brand discovery platform with 3.5+ million US. users, placed 11th on Inc. Magazine’s 2024 list of the US’ 5000 fastest-growing private companies by revenue, the Inc. 5000.
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Company In Florida
Our leadership team comprises seasoned professionals dedicated to driving innovation, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring the sustained success of our organization. Through strategic vision and unwavering commitment, they guide our mission to empower our members and deliver long-term value aligned with our core values.
Co-Founder / CEO
With a distinguished 20+ year career in digital marketing and a key role in the growth and success of companies like Kindermint (acquired by ThredUP) and The Penny Hoarder, Vishal Mahtani is the brains behind the game changing (pun intended) KashKick and Besitos.
When he’s not busy serving on the board of one of many startups such as CardWiz, or coming up with innovative new ways to put more money in people’s pockets, you can find him spending quality time with his family or building something on his workbench in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Chief Strategy Officer
Joe combines strategic insight with hands-on expertise in revenue, finance, and customer service to drive the company’s growth. A pioneer in loyalty programs, previously he founded SendEarnings and shaped key strategies at CotterWeb Enterprises and Prodege.
Outside of work, Joe advises emerging leaders at the USF Muma College of Business and invests in and mentors startups. In his downtime, he’s a passionate supporter of Tampa Bay sports teams and the Miami Hurricanes, as well as a dedicated chauffeur for his kids’ sporting events.
Co-Founder / CTO
Jacob holds an Electronics Engineering degree from Hadassah College and has had quite a diverse career. He has held positions at Scitex, Intel Corp, LUZ Engineering, and JFAX. Jacob has also consulted for Fortune 500 Companies like AmeriQuest and Life Alert.
Jacob and Vishal go way back. In 2005, they co-founded Vertical Lead, an online lead generation firm. Then, in 2008, they launched GoldCycler, a gold recycling company. In 2013, they created Kindermint, an online kids’ clothing consignment store, which was later acquired by ThredUp.
As KashKick’s CTO, Jacob keeps us ahead of the curve in all things tech. Innovation is his middle name. Jacob enjoys volunteering in Israel.
Chief Operating Officer
Mike is the Chief Operating Officer at Besitos. He brings 20 years of experience in the consumer rewards industry, with extensive experience with consumer-rewarded platforms InboxDollars and Prodege, including roles in Revenue, User Acquisition, and Market Research.
Mike holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He lives in Minnesota, where he also serves on the Business Analytics Advisory Board for Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.
EVP / Product
Chris Maynard is the Executive Vice President of Product at Kashkick. He was previously the Vice President of Product at Revcontent, where he pioneered native advertising technology. With a background in software development and product management, Chris focuses on aligning product strategy with business goals and deploying it across the organization. He excels at translating ideas into strategy and features, and he oversees product development from start to finish. Chris was a key player in the growth of Clickbooth and has worked for a digital agency that created web experiences for Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler.
Chris is a patent-holding inventor in ad tech and a seasoned product owner and technologist. He has expertise in software development life cycle management, strong team management and leadership skills, and a passion for building prototypes.
Chris resides in St. Augustine, Florida, where he enjoys kayaking, hiking, and exploring the city’s historic museums and sites.
EVP / Revenue
Over the past 30 years, Brad has driven revenue growth for companies like InboxDollars, Date.com, and Killerbrands Media through integrated marketing strategies.
Now, as EVP of Revenue at KashKick and Besitos Marketplace, a rewarded website, app and platform that converts engagement into earnings, he applies his leadership and expertise, contributing to the company’s 16,000% revenue growth over the past three years and No. 11 ranking on Inc. 5000’s 2024 list.
We’re truly global, with 90+ team members in 15 countries and 16 U.S. states. To give you some perspective, our time zones span 18 hours.
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