Mike Scafidi

Mike Scafidi is a highly experienced digital marketing and technology leader with over 25 years in the field. He has a proven track record of driving organizational transformations, integrating marketing, data, and technology, and leading brand and agency roles at major corporations like PepsiCo and Publicis (Digitas). His expertise spans MarTech, AdTech, consumer data strategy, and scaling revenue. gr0wthdr1vers+3

Currently, Mike is dedicated to leveraging his extensive commercial background for social impact. As a Partner at GR0WTH DR1VERS, he focuses on modernizing marketing strategies to accelerate adoption of digital fundraising, data maturity, and paid media for nonprofit organizations. He facilitates data and technology transformation to increase adoption, insights, and activation across a broad ecosystem, driving innovation and collaboration. gr0wthdr1vers+1

As a Founding Ambassador at OpenWater Group, he helps build a curated, members-only professional community of accomplished leaders with decades of experience, connecting members to create new economic opportunities, partnerships, and collaborative ventures. openwater

His strategic leadership extends to corporate governance, as evidenced by his role as a Board Member at Saga Communications, where he contributes to the Finance & Audit Committee and the Cybersecurity Subcommittee, applying his deep understanding of digital transformation and business growth to guide public companies. sagacom

Mike's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Biology from the University of Rochester, demonstrating a diverse intellectual foundation that he has applied to his technology-focused career, growing with the industry for decades. rocketreach+1

He is a thoughtful communicator and thought leader, sharing insights on marketing technology, adtech, and data strategy, as well as digital transformation, primarily through podcasts and other channels rather than social media. nitter+1