Mike Schanbacher

Mike Schanbacher is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in growth strategy and campaign management. Currently serving as Co-Founder at Blobs since May 2022 and as an Advisor at Alpaca VC since March 2021, Schanbacher has held significant roles such as Sr. Director of Growth at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, Head of Growth at Hawthorne, and Director of Growth Marketing at quip. Notably, Schanbacher spent two years at The New York Times where responsibilities included managing cross-channel planning and executing paid social strategies. Earlier experience includes positions at Partner Commerce, Neo@Ogilvy, and marketing internships, with education comprising a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University.