The Exact Target Mafia
10 people came through Exact Target and went on to found or lead other companies.
Ben GilbertSolutions Designer – CoTweetFounded Acquired +1Mike FitzgeraldEVP, Corporate Development (Acquired by Salesforce)Founded High AlphaChris BaggottFounderFounded ClusterTruckConner BurtEnterprise Account ExecutiveFounded LessonlyZach KochIntegration InternFounded UltravoxAaron HoganUser Experience DesignerFounded Soundspace TechnologyBrian RoweDirector of Product ManagementFounded PerceivantTroy BurkSales DirectorFounded Right ON InteractiveBen PippengerImplementation Consultant → Program Director → Senior Director, Email ProductFounded ZyloJake RouseRegional Alliances Manager - Central Region and CanadaFounded Braxton Brewing
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Exact Target mafia?
- The Exact Target mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Exact Target and went on to found or lead other companies, including Acquired, High Alpha, ClusterTruck, Lessonly, Ultravox.
- Who is in the Exact Target mafia?
- Notable members include Ben Gilbert (Acquired), Mike Fitzgerald (High Alpha), Chris Baggott (ClusterTruck), Conner Burt (Lessonly), Zach Koch (Ultravox), Aaron Hogan (Soundspace Technology), Brian Rowe (Perceivant), Troy Burk (Right ON Interactive), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Exact Target alumni found?
- Companies founded by Exact Target alumni include Acquired, High Alpha, ClusterTruck, Lessonly, Ultravox, Soundspace Technology, Perceivant, Right ON Interactive, Zylo, Braxton Brewing.









