Chuck Sacco

Current

• CEO and Co-Founder at PhindMe Mobile

Past

• G.M. at SoftBrands, Evolution Americas division
• Director of Client Sales at LK Global
• Director of Services and Partner development at Online Applications, Inc.

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Education

• Drexel University - College of Business and Administration
• Saint Joseph's University

Recommended

3 people have recommended Chuck

Connections

268 connections

Industry

Wireless

Websites

• My Company
• An example of PhindMe Mobile
• My Company

Chuck Sacco’s Summary

Chuck leads PhindMe Mobile, whose technology automates the design and generation of mobile web applications. Combined with text message marketing, social networking and mobile search, PhindMe’s mobile web apps provide businesses with a powerful set of digital marketing processes needed to reach and engage with an increasingly mobile consumer.

Chuck's career includes a track-record of launching products and growing businesses in the fields of enterprise software, customer relationship management and mobile applications.

PhindMe Mobile is Chuck’s second startup, previously launching an enterprise technology consulting business. He grew the consulting and client development operations of that self-funded startup before the business was sold to what is now a public software company.

Just prior to PhindMe, Chuck led SoftBrands’ Evolution division in the Americas where he successfully launched new products including an innovative Business Process Management solution for mid-sized businesses. SoftBrands is an int'l ERP, CRM, and BPM company in the manufacturing, distribution, and hospitality industries.

Chuck’s has specific expertise in selling and implementing technology platforms with small and mid-sized companies, helping them improve their bottom line through the effective use of technology. He has also led the setup of national and international partner programs, helping local companies leverage local market expertise.

With an MBA in technology management from Drexel University and a Beta Gamma Sigma honoree, Chuck has authored articles and speeches on mobile marketing and business process management.

He recently presented at Mobile Monday Mid-Atlantic, the NJ Technology Council Venture Conference, Search Marketing Expo Local/Mobile, and the Philadelphia-based Innovator's Forum, discussing how businesses can use mobile technologies to enhance their marketing.

Chuck also chairs the Drexel LeBow College of Business Alumni Council.

Chuck Sacco’s Specialties:

mobile-marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, wireless, WAP, mobile, startups, ERP, CRM, business process management, BPM, startups, entrepreneurship, mobile social commerce, SMS

Chuck Sacco’s Experience

• CEO and Co-Founder

  PhindMe Mobile

  (Wireless industry)

  October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)

  Chuck leads PhindMe® Mobile, which sells a technology that automates the design and publishing of mobile web applications. These apps, combined with text message marketing, social networking and mobile search, provide marketers with a powerful set of digital marketing tools and processes that are needed to cost effectively reach and engage with an increasingly mobile consumer.

Chuck Sacco’s Education

• Drexel University - College of Business and Administration

  MBA , Technology management , 2004 — 2006

  Activities and Societies:

  Member, Beta Gamma Sigma

• Saint Joseph's University

  BS , Information Systems , 1981 — 1985

Additional Information

Chuck Sacco’s Websites:

• My Company
• An example of PhindMe Mobile
• My Company

Chuck Sacco’s Interests:

Mobile technologies, mobile-marketing, WAP, SMS, BPM, CRM, ERP, international, tennis, golf, Phillies

Chuck Sacco’s Groups:

Drexel LeBow College Alumni Council (Chair), Mobile Marketing Association, Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group, Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship, Eastern Technology Council, Drexel LeBow College Strategic Road Map Team, Beta Gamma Sigma, Mobile Monday Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Innovator's Club, inMobile.org, Philly Startup Leaders, Society of Industry Leaders, Anthony J. Drexel Society, Friends of Red Rock Canyon

•    Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group
•    Mobile Marketing Association
•    The Kelsey Group
•    MobileMonday
•    Wireless Jobs
•    SMX - Search Marketing Expo
•    Drexel Networking
•    eMarketing Association Network
•    Philadelphia Area New Media Association (PANMA)
•    Philadelphia Technology Group
•    Philadelphia Interactive Marketing Association
•    Philadelphia Chapter of the American Marketing Association
•    The Innovators Club
•    Philly Startup Leaders
•    LI Live - Philly
•    Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Alumni Association
•    Mobilists (Innovators in mobile industry - 3900+ members)
•    Mobile Marketing & Advertising
•    St. Joseph's University Haub School of Business Alumni
•    Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology
•    Center City Proprietors Association
•    Mobile industry investors group
•    Mobile start-ups - 5000+ members and growing!
•    Mobile Application and SMS Advertising Network
•    Beta Gamma Sigma - The International Honor Society Recognizing Business Excellence
•    Philly Ad Club
•    Fans of Everywhereigo
•    Beta Gamma Sigma Philadelphia Alumni
•    GoBYO.com

Chuck Sacco’s Honors:

Mobile Monday panelist May09
CTIA Emerging Technology Finalist Apr09
Featured co. 2009 Wharton Entrepreneurship Conf.
Presenter @Marketing Frontier: Web 2.0, Mobile, & Social Media Jan09
Dean's Advisory Board Ex-Officio Member, Drexel LeBow College
Presenter @Wharton VC Investment Competition Nov08
Speaker, CCPA Tech in Mktg Nov08
Speaker, Innovator's Club Nov08
Featured Philadelphia Metro Jun08
Featured Drexel LeBow LEAD Magazine, Summer '08
Published article "Doing Business in Phila", Dec07/Mar08
Speaker @Drexel Entrepreneurial Association May08
Speaker @Drexel Alumni Association Apr08
Reviewer - Temple U. Biz Plan Competition '08 & '09
Speaker @Mobile Content Congress Jan08
Inaugural Speaker - Innovator's Club Jan08
Speaker @Search Mktg Expo Local/Mobile Oct07
Finalist - Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship, Biz Plan Competition
Featured on Venture Talk Radio
Presenter - APICS webinar on BPM
Certified Process Professional and Production and Inventory Mgt (APICS)

Chuck Sacco’s Contact Settings

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