Darin J. Zaruba
I'm a C-Level Executive Disruptive Business Innovator Creative Problem Solver Visionary Entrepreneur Consultant Proud Father Venture Capitalist Speaker and Writer Mountain Explorer
ABOUT ME IN A NUTSHELL
Hello and welcome. I’m Darin. I have been described as a disruptive and visionary ‘renaissance’ businessman with a wide knowledge and in-depth personal experience in multiple businesses and industries. I’m sort of like a ‘General Practitioner’ for business and it’s principals owners.
I own and operate Z, Incorporated – a 20 year old consulting firm, and WordUp! Marketing, LLC to help enrich small to mid-market organizations. I am also a Principal or Advisor in select other ventures, and always on the hunt for more enriching experiences. I’m also a very proud dad of two wonderful kids, Zoe and Levi who always keep me on my toes. And I like the mountains, lattes, and travelling.
Some Notable Points
- Base City: Colorado Springs, CO
- Travel Availability: Worldwide
- Birthdate: July, 1970 (a young 50)
- Degree: BA Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing & Finance
- Continuing Education: Ongoing in Multiple Disciplines & Licenses
- Emphasis: Marketing, Capital, & General Business Enhancement
- Industry: Widely Varied with a Specialty in Modular Construction & Developments
- Consulting: Available for Fractional Contract Time
- Rates: Contact for Current Rates & Availability
- Personal Phone: 719.331.3630
QUICK STATS
29
Years of Varied Experience in Private Business Sector
20
Years Running My Own Consulting / Marketing and Venture Capital Firms
30
Successful Company Launches (and a few failures)
300
$M In Business or Investment Transactions in Multiple Industries
SERVICES - PERSONALLY SCHEDULED & INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZED
Business & Principal Consulting
Assisting businesses and their owners maximize potential, minimize risk, and enrich everyone involved.
Marketing & Branding
Creating clear, concise and enticing market-messaging for credibility, memorability and profit.
Accredited Investor Advising
Coaching and advocating for high-net worth business owners on financial protection, growth and team coordination strategies.
Fractional Executive Services
Assisting select organizations in value-added fractional executive positions or project management opportunities.
Capital Formation / Equity
Assisting in debt, equity, or other capital formation needs from structure to management
Speaking & Writing
Available for training or speaking engagements or op-ed writing assignments on a variety of business topics.
TESTIMONIALS FROM A FEW GREAT PEOPLE
CONNECT WITH ME
I love to connect with business owners, investors, and other leaders. Contact me for more information, rates, or other services I might be able to help with. Let’s grab a latte!
Location:
At a coffee shop near Colorado Springs, CO
Email:
darin@zincdirect.com
Call:
+1719.331.3630
Zoom call:
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Darin J. Zaruba
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
– Teddy Roosevelt – 26th President of the United States.