Maria Joyner has a passion for growth hacking, problem solving, cutting edge technology, and the red sox. After spending three years consulting for Atlanta technology startups in the social media space, she has joined Synapp.io as a full time growth hacker. Maria helped to plan this year’s Atlanta Maker Startup Weekend and currently serves on the board of directors of Atlanta Photography Group.
Name: Maria Joyner
Twitter Handle: @mariajoyner
Twitter Bio: A walking oxymoron. The fastest talking Southerner you’ll ever meet. Recovering photographer. Growth Hacker @synappio
What to Expect: Constant updates, startups, sound advice
1) She attends the board meetings of our dreams
My favorite type of board meeting…sangria and no "meeting." (@ Eclipse di Luna w/ 3 others) http://t.co/huTgbOkqzj
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) December 11, 2013
2) Appreciation of the tight knit startup ecosystem
Nothing trumps a strong support and mentor network. This is the most valuable asset I've built over time.
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) December 11, 2013
3) A social media maven
10 Best Practices for Social Media Listening via @ExactTarget http://t.co/VX3IUYtyuu
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) December 9, 2013
4) Anyone that can deal with that many IKEA instructions is a saint
13 Ikea table tops, 52 Ikea table legs, 260 individual screws, and 1 legendary Saturday setting up the new @synappio office. #startuplife
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) December 7, 2013
5) Giving advice any startup should live by
Talk to your customers ALL THE TIME. It's the lifeblood of a startup.
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) December 6, 2013
6) An advocate for women thriving in the startup world
Atlanta, listen up. @jen_bonnett has a #GivingTuesday campaign for @startupchicks. Donate at 11 am tomorrow. http://t.co/VbOMdBLreg
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) December 3, 2013
7) Optimistic
I've had a great feeling ever since I woke up today. Something good is coming this way.
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) November 20, 2013
8) The kind of friend you wish you had
@DurrtyMartinez I want to give you alcohol. Where u at?
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) November 24, 2013
9) Always learning something new
I'm 16% on my way to learn python. This is way more interesting than sudoku.
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) November 14, 2013
10) You just can’t help but like her
If you help enough people become successful, you will find success. Your heart must be in it though. You can't fake it.
— Maria Joyner (@mariajoyner) November 1, 2013
[Photo credit: Seagle/Hypepotamus]
