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Thomas Griffin

Strategic Advisor - Awesome Motive
Expertise Leadership Personal Development Software Development Organizational Development Culture Management WordPress Golf
Education Appalachian State University

Highlights

  • Strategic Advisor at Awesome Motive, one of the largest companies in the WordPress ecosystem.
  • Co-Founder at OptinMonster, the most popular and powerful lead generation and conversion optimization tool in the world.
  • WordPress core contributor and highly respected software developer with more than 15 years of deep experience building scalable, high usage plugins and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) products.
  • Global leader of more than 300+ full time remote employees across the world.
  • Created and implemented vision statements, mission statements, values statements and strategy documents for numerous organizations, from for-profit businesses to non-profit charities.
  • Served on the board of many schools, churches and other community organizations.

Experience

Thomas Griffin is a veteran business owner, serial entrepreneur, seasoned investor and a leader of leaders.

Thomas graduated magna cum laude from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Management and Administration. He co-founded and developed some of the first commercial plugins in the WordPress ecosystem. He also co-founded OptinMonster, the most widely used lead generation tool for websites in the world.

He is a Strategic Advisor at Awesome Motive, a global technology company with more than 300+ full time remote employees across the world and software on more than 25 million websites.

Over the years, Thomas has spoken and keynoted numerous WordPress events from Chicago, IL to Raleigh, NC to Greenville, SC and Orlando, FL.

With more than 15 years of experience owning, buying, building and investing in businesses, he is a trusted authority with unique insights and experience in the domains of leadership, personal development, organizational best practices, culture, software development and more.

He is also a scratch golfer who has competed in many competitive golf events across the USA.


  • Mission Statement vs. Vision Statement - What's the Difference?

    Mission Statement vs. Vision Statement: What’s the Difference?

    What is a mission statement vs. a vision statement? There is a difference, and if you want to push your organization forward, you should know what it is.

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  • Mission 101: Creating a Mission Statement That Inspires

    Mission 101: Creating a Mission Statement That Inspires

    In this series, Misson 101, you’ll discover the foundations of a great mission statement. Learn how to create mission statements that truly inspire others.

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  • It's Good to Become a Beginner Again

    It’s Good to Become a Beginner Again

    It is good to become a beginner again. Beginners are curious, ask for answers and aren’t afraid of making mistakes – all things necessary for growth!

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  • The Coding Chapter Is Closing

    The Coding Chapter is Closing

    Have you ever experienced a professional identity crisis? It’s a painful transformation, filled with difficult decisions and chapters closing. For me, the coding chapter has closed.

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  • 2014 Year in Review

    2014 Year in Review

    2014 was an excellent year that I’d like to reflect on and share some highlights. Here’s what God has done for me in my business and my personal life!

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