Geoff Bartakovics

Geoff Bartakovics has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Geoff is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Housing.cloud, where they are launching a next-gen SaaS platform for the student housing industry and seeking input from housing or residence life directors at small- and medium-sized colleges and universities. Prior to this, Geoff was a Partner at Artifact Real Estate Development, a startup focused on transforming under-utilized or non-residential properties into rental apartments in Harlem.

Geoff also has a background in digital media, as they founded, built, and operated Tasting Table, a multi-channel digital media brand for food enthusiasts. Geoff was the CEO of Tasting Table and utilized social media and experiential marketing strategies to expand the brand beyond its website and email publishing.

Before venturing into real estate and media, Geoff worked at UBS as a Business Manager, where they managed the creation, launch, and management of a new business unit called UBS Home Finance. Geoff initially joined UBS in a technology program management role, overseeing the specification, costing, and project management of complex fixed income and asset-backed finance trading/research systems.

Geoff started their career at Deloitte Consulting as an Analyst, where they gained valuable experience before transitioning into roles that focused on project management and business development.

Geoff Bartakovics began their education journey by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature at the University of Chicago from 1995 to 1999. Seeking further academic opportunities, they attended the University of Hamburg as a Fulbright Fellow in Comparative Literature from 1999 to 2000. During their undergraduate years, Geoff also participated in an exchange program at the Freie Universität Berlin, focusing on German Literature and Philosophy from 1997 to 1998.

Alongside their scholarly pursuits, Geoff Bartakovics decided to explore their passion for culinary arts. Geoff attended the Serious Amateurs Program I & II at The French Culinary Institute, where they gained practical culinary skills. However, the exact years of this program are not specified in the provided information.