About
Founder and CEO of Maropost, a marketing automation platform launched in 2011 serving B2C brands and retailers. He also founded Maropost CARES in 2017, a non-profit focused on environmental protection, conservation, and education.
Ross Andrew Paquette @rossandrew
Most "startup advice" is absolute nonsense. And most of it breaks the moment you try to scale. I’m sharing what actually worked building @Maropost on The Tech Founders Podcast with Marcus Papin: https://t.co/HnioKpHfgd
Apr 9, 2026
Ross Andrew Paquette @rossandrew
People ask for the "secret" to growing $300k to $26M in 28 months. The truth? Founder-led sales. I wasn't a "trained" rep. I just listened to customers and turned their problems into product specs. Don’t outsource your blueprint. Hear the full story: https://t.co/Jko2C1Vyqa
Mar 24, 2026
Ross Andrew Paquette @rossandrew
Most founders follow the same playbook: raise VC, hire “experienced” execs, and chase growth at all costs. I did the exact opposite at @Maropost I sat down with @GuillaumeMbh on BILLIONS to talk about what it takes to build a $1.7B company off-playbook: https://t.co/XRVjexLGPi
Feb 26, 2026 · ♥ 1
Experience
- MaropostChairman and CEOcurrent2011 — presentGreater Toronto Area, Canada
- Maropost VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2020 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Maropost CARESManaging Directorcurrent2014 — presentGreater Toronto Area, Canada
Education
- University of OttawaPsychology Economics Criminology Political Science Sociology2003 — 2007
Skills & more
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Customer ServiceCRMLead GenerationE-commerceDigital MarketingStart-upsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Software as a Service (SaaS)Cloud ComputingLanguages English · French
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Same school
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