Our Story

Race Johnson and Gustav Lindell founded Pixly in 2017 to provide marketers with a better way to reach their target audiences outside of traditional acquisition channels. Fueled by in-depth prior experience in user acquisition and monetization, they recognized the pain points inherent in influencer marketing and the opportunity to place performance at the center of the equation. They built Pixly to be a full-service solution, a leading influencer marketing agency for brands that want to leverage Influencers across YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok and podcasts.

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Our Impact by the Numbers

9

Years in Business

30K+

Sponsored Activations

20B+

Video Views Delivered

500+

Activations Monthly

Our Values

Guided by Values, Driven by Success

Our Mission

Harness the power of millions of creators and their communities by connecting billions of fans with authentic and inspiring branded content.

Our Values

Action Oriented: We’ll make it happen.
Passionate: We're not just experts — we're enthusiasts.
Flexible: We streamline collaboration to fit any workflow.
Advocates: We go to bat for our clients.
Data Informed: We use data to guide our decisions.

Pixly Team

A Team of Digital Experts

Gustav Lindell
Gustav Lindell
Co-founder & CEO

Gustav's ideal day starts with sunrise golf then family fun, all while scouting for the world's best meatballs outside of his native Sweden.

Zack Long
Zack Long
CTO

Zack's a Carnegie Mellon grad with a knack for adventure - he's moved 17 times, living in 14 different states and two countries.

Garrett Olson
Garrett Olson
SVP Sales

When he's not whipping up dishes or specialty cocktails, Garrett shifts gears to indulge his love for sports cars with weekend outings.

Kayla Fortin
Kayla Fortin
SVP, Consumer Brand & Influencer Practice

Kayla is driving innovation in influencer marketing by advancing Pixly's capabilities to deliver comprehensive brand-building strategies.

Ross Groves
Ross Groves
Director of Business Development

I connect brands, communities, and ideas, helping launch campaigns and products in gaming, tech, and entertainment.

Joshua Gabay
Joshua Gabay
Partnerships Director

Josh is a collegiate esports organization co-founder and teaches an esports business program. He's often found biking or flying planes on weekends.

Ewic Mittongtare
Ewic Mittongtare
Partnerships Director

Ewic thrives on video games, music, and anime, with a keen interest in arcade rhythm games.

Ryan Sheppard
Ryan Sheppard
Senior Campaign Manager

Ryan's a retro gaming aficionado with a prized collection of classic Nintendo consoles and games.

Paige Stengel
Paige Stengel
Senior Campaign Manager

Whether she’s sourcing the perfect creator or shaping stories that resonate, her goal is always to craft content that feels authentic and unique.

Eden Osias
Eden Osias
Sales Development Representative

Eden's all about cooking and singing, and she's always mic-ready for a pop-up performance.

Jonathan Gontaryk
Jonathan Gontaryk
CFO

Jon cherishes beach tranquility while also embracing challenges, including his steadfast loyalty to the NY Jets and Knicks.

Marla Gluck
Marla Gluck
Finance

Marla's a sports buff who loves golfing with her son. In a twist of fate, she was a UCLA bat girl in college while her future husband played against them - connecting the dots only 20 years later.

Laura Braun
Laura Braun
People & Culture

Laura believes that a strong workplace culture is built through genuine connection, open communication, and celebrating every win—big or small.

Leslie Alessandro
Leslie Alessandro
HR

From enjoying Sicilian sunsets to indulging mole negro in Mexico, Leslie’s love for adventure is matched only by her passion for Olen Steinhauer's spy thrillers.

Race Johnson
Race Johnson
Honorable alumni

Co-founder

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