Patrick Venetucci is the CEO of IZEA, where he leads the company’s mission to drive innovation and growth in the Creator Economy. With a career spanning over 30 years in marketing, technology, and leadership, Patrick is passionate about building meaningful connections between brands and creators. Having joined IZEA’s board in 2018 and stepping into the role of CEO in 2024, Patrick is guiding the company into its next chapter of expansion and evolution.

Before IZEA, Patrick was the CEO of MERGE, where he tripled the company’s revenue and profits by integrating creative, technology, and media services for an array of clients. His extensive career includes over two decades at Leo Burnett Worldwide, where he worked with Fortune 500 clients like Samsung and P&G and spearheaded digital transformation and global brand strategies.

Patrick is an advocate for growth strategy and digital innovation with a proven track record of delivering results. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor of arts in communications studies from the University of Iowa.