Santiago Jaramillo (or as his friends call him, Santi) has only ever had one boss in his career. That was in 2010 when he was an intern at ExactTarget. Since that experience, he has grown and sold three companies for over $50 million dollars, published a book, and been selected as a member of Inc.'s 30 Under 30 list.

Entrepreneurship was instinctively built into Santi. As a young boy he got his start selling produce and water around his neighborhood in Colombia, until a near tragic experience prompted his family to immigrate to the United States.

Santi has an amazing story of resilience, hard work, and incredible self-awareness—which are skills he continues to flex as an executive coach today.

Santiago Jaramillo is a visionary serial entrepreneur and technology leader known for his exceptional contributions to the field of employee engagement and mobile communication.

He founded, scaled, and sold Bluebridge, a mobile app development company. That set his focus on growing Emplify, a company that became a market leader in the employee engagement space and was ultimately acquired by 15Five in 2021 for $50 million dollars.

Santi is now working as an executive coach where he is helping founders and leaders grow their business and navigate key transitions in life and work.

Throughout his career, Santi has been honored with numerous accolades, including recognition in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and Indianapolis Business Journal's Forty Under 40. His entrepreneurial journey and impact on employee engagement have been featured in prominent media outlets like Inc., Fast Company, and Forbes.

Be sure to check out these great clips from the show:

• [10:00] Santi's incredible journey to the states
• [13:45] What we can do to spread more love
• [24:00] How to build focus into your daily routine
• [28:40] How to cultivate a culture of psychological safety
• [42:45] The benefits of hiring an executive coach
• [47:15] The importance of thought leadership for executives

Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures.

In our conversation with Santi, you will learn about:

• Overcoming adversity and maintaining adaptability
• How to lead with an open heart and strong back
• How to get the most out of executive coaching and mentorship

Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. The show is hosted by Christopher (Toph) Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures and Matt Hunckler, CEO of Powderkeg. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures.

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