Rand Fishkin is the cofounder and CEO of SparkToro, an audience research software company, and cofounder of indie game studio Snackbar Studio. He is also the author of Lost and Founder, a candid memoir about startup life published in 2018.
Rand is a sought-after keynote speaker, having presented at over 100 marketing and technology events worldwide. His work focuses on helping marketers better understand their audiences without relying solely on major ad platforms.
Through SparkToro and his writing, Rand continues to influence the marketing industry with a focus on transparency, data, and user empowerment. He lives in Seattle with his wife, author Geraldine DeRuiter.