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R.J. Napolitano

R.J. Napolitano

Co-Founder & CEO at Ghost; ex-Goldman Sachs and ultra-marathoner

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Los Angeles, California, United States
Joined December 2025
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R.J. Napolitano is a serial entrepreneur and operator focused on AI-driven growth: he is hands-on in product demos and business development, and now leads Ghost, the first AI-native talent agency that uses AI to replace manual agent work and help creators find, pitch, and close premium brand deals. clay+2
He co-founded Zebra, Inc., an e-bike company focused on sustainable transportation, which raised over $15 million in funding and grew rapidly. This venture showcased his commitment to environmental impact and ability to scale a business. clay+3
His experience as Head of Growth at Open, a Sequoia-backed restaurant platform, was crucial in identifying a market gap for AI-powered marketing solutions for SMBs. This directly led to his most recent venture, Ghost, demonstrating his ability to leverage prior roles for new entrepreneurial opportunities. clay+1
At Ghost we’re building the first AI-native talent agency. We replace the manual work of a traditional agent using AI, helping creators find, pitch, and close premium brand deals. clay+5
R.J. Napolitano is also an avid ultra-marathon runner, completing a challenging 100 km race. This passion reflects his dedication, resilience, and ability to push limits, qualities that are also evident in his entrepreneurial journey. linkedin+1

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An avid fitness enthusiast and ultra-marathon runner, R.J. completed a 100 km, 4000 ft-elevation race in Arizona, which took 14 hours. linkedin+1