Joe Gagliese is the CEO and co-founder of Viral Nation, a pioneering force in social media innovation renowned globally for uniting cutting-edge marketing strategies, proprietary AI-driven technologies for social media data, brand safety, and data-driven talent representation.

Since its inception in 2014, Viral Nation has redefined social-first marketing, delivering measurable, culturally resonant growth for prestigious global brands, including e.l.f. Cosmetics, Audible, A24, MGM Resorts International, Microsoft, Meta, Tencent, Zillow, and Walmart.

Widely recognized as an industry visionary, Joe's groundbreaking contributions to social marketing and social technologies have been featured prominently in top-tier media outlets such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, WIRED, CNBC, Vox, Business Insider, Forbes, and Inc.

Beyond his business achievements, Joe passionately invests in empowering future entrepreneurs. He holds the distinction of being the inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the University of Toronto, guiding emerging innovators toward success. Additionally, Joe founded the YES Scholarship, a meaningful initiative dedicated to promoting post-secondary education and cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation.

Joe’s leadership exemplifies a unique blend of entrepreneurial excellence, relentless innovation, and community-driven purpose, reflecting his commitment to inspiring transformative growth in both business and society.