What is Skykit? A lot of things, actually. An award-winning provider of digital signage and workplace experience solutions. A company boasting one of the largest U.S.-based development teams in the industry. A team of really, really passionate people. Launched in 2016, Skykit began as an idea. Just a simple solution to a customer need for a digital signage platform.
Our software is running on tens of thousands of screens across the globe, simplifying employee communications, enabling businesses to attract new audiences, and providing the eye-catching displays needed to engage with existing customers. We designed our platform to be infinitely scalable, making it the perfect option for businesses of all sizes, across a variety of industries.
Because we’re here to help you make digital signage your most effective communication and marketing tool. Some of our notable customers include Canon Inc., University of Minnesota, and others. Are you next?
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As the co-founder and CEO of Skykit, Irfan sets the strategic direction for the company. He oversaw the launch of the platform in 2016 and has since worked to grow it into a major provider of powerful digital signage and workplace experience tools.
Irfan is also an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Agosto, an IT consulting firm that became one of Google’s top go-to-market partners under his leadership. Agosto retained customers like Starbucks and Goodyear, and was eventually acquired by Pythian in 2020. Irfan holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences from the University of Oregon and is an avid cyclist who has completed the Leadville Trail 100 bike race seven times. He frequently rides and races with fellow Skykit cyclists.
Mike oversees Skykit’s finance and human resources departments, providing strategic direction to help the company capitalize most effectively on its growth. He creates and implements processes designed to improve the company’s operational and financial efficiencies and fuel further company growth.
Mike is a board member at BIZAA, a non-profit aiding Nigerian children, and at the Twin Cities chapter of Financial Executives International. He earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University, and a master’s in business administration from St. Cloud State University. He also holds a CPA certificate in Minnesota. Mike is on an accomplished snow sculpting team that took first place at the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Championship; second place at the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition; and a Bronze medal at the 2015 Budweiser International Snow Sculpting Championships.
Paul has more than 25 years of experience building technical teams in application software, product development, and systems integration. He is charged with executing the strategic vision of all product development and intellectual property at Skykit.
He previously oversaw Agosto’s cloud product development consultancy, leading the largest Google Cloud Platform (GCP) software development team in North America. With his oversight, the group built software to facilitate a device deployment and provisioning process for a global retailer with 9,000 stores in North America. The project and platform informed and inspired the product that would become Skykit.
Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and business administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He enjoys cycling, mountain climbing and ice hockey.
Meet Lolly Taylor, a seasoned customer success leader with a passion for leveraging technology to create exceptional customer experiences. With years of experience in building and operationalizing customer success teams, Lolly knows how to drive early and sustained adoption, retention, and expansion of customer enthusiasts.
As a change agent, Lolly is always on the lookout for ways to improve and increase efficiency. She understands that what worked two quarters ago may not be as effective in the next year, and so she prioritizes creating, evaluating, and tweaking to ensure continued success.
Lolly holds a Bachelor of Education with a Business Focus and a Bachelor of Science in Business Education, both from East Central University. With her wealth of experience and dedication to excellence, Lolly has amassed over 2,400 followers on her social media profiles, where she can be seen celebrating her colleagues’ successes and sharing her own expertise.
As the Vice President of Product Software Development at Skykit, Marla brings an extensive background in driving business growth and leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. Marla’s expertise lies in managing complex technical projects and fostering customer-centric initiatives.
Her strategic vision and dedication to managing Skykit’s software engineering team have positioned her as an invaluable asset – and instrumental to the company’s success. Marla’s passion for continuous improvement, and ability to leverage her knowledge and skills to drive organizational advancement, make her a true leader.
With a robust background encompassing over 20 years of sales leadership experience, Remo has consistently propelled revenue growth – and fostered the development of high-performing sales teams – across a spectrum of industries. Renowned for his unparalleled ability to drive recurring SaaS revenue, expand into untapped verticals, and build enduring customer and partner alliances, Remo’s track record of success precedes him.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Remo is dedicated to coaching, staying active and enjoying the game of pickleball. Additionally, his fluency in German, Swiss German, and English reflects his international versatility and global insights.
Stuart is currently the founder and managing director of AAG Consulting Group and sits on the board of several privately held tech companies. He is well known in the retail tech and martech industries, having headed up a successful engagement technology company in the digital signage space, ComQi. ComQi had a successful exit in 2018, being acquired by the global display giant, AUO. His background also includes two successful startups, EVP Integrated Marketing Consulting at the global agency Havas, 2-term elected president of the digital signage association (Digital Screenmedia Association), and early in his career, head of product management at the shopper marketing company, IRI.
Stuart’s expertise extends beyond the retail and martech industries. He has a proven track record in various industry verticals, including food & beverage / QSR, healthcare, transportation, education, smart workplace, and smart city technologies, instilling confidence in his ability to adapt and excel in diverse environments.
BJ Hansen joined McCarthy Capital in 2008. His responsibilities include originating and evaluating new investment opportunities, structuring and executing private investments, and management oversight of portfolio investments.
Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, BJ worked as an investment banker.
BJ earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Mathematics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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