Tom Canterino
Co-Founder & Vice President, Business Development & B2B Sales
Tom Canterino is Founder & Principal at LevelUP Digital Solutions. Tom is an innovator, entrepreneur, lifelong student of marketing and sales, and on occasion a teacher of these subjects. Professionally, he is dedicated to achieving growth through new initiatives and the design and execution of innovative marketing and business development programs.
Tom’s primary role at LevelUP Digital Solutions is to lead channel expansion, development, and strategy. Tom’s savvy marketing and sales skills have led to relationships with thousands of customers, association partners, and partners in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
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Prior to co-founding Ageless Innovation, Tom’s experience includes starting over five companies in the past ten years, including two non-profit organizations. He also spent 5 years at Hasbro in numerous brand management and marketing roles. He serves on the advisory board for two start-ups and is an active volunteer in the community. Tom’s passion in the senior care space stems from seeing the profound success the company’s current product, Joy for All Companion Pets, has on older adults and families and looks to exemplify how technology can foster meaningful family connections and bring a better quality of life to older adults and their families across the globe. Tom’s ultimate goal is to enrich all areas of older adults’ lives through the use of joyful products that help reduce the need of psychotropic drugs to enable older adults to live harmoniously. Tom was recently recognized as an Argentum Senior Living Leader 40 Under 40!
When Tom is not busy strategizing at work, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family, he is a ski instructor, aquatics coach, and is a volunteer for the Rhode Island Special Olympics. Tom enjoys travelling as often as possible and takes advantage of getting ‘sun’ whenever he gets the chance! He is a lover of the beach and everything to do with water and water sports – specifically sailing and scuba diving! Tom is also a passionate active advocate for the well-being and equal rights for the LGBTQ community and serves on the Youth Pride RI Board of Directors.
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Two Truths & One Lie
I have been heli-skiing
I am a Junior Olympic Bronze Medalist Skier
I speak fluent Italian
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Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
"The one that thinks they are crazy enough to change the world, are the ones that do"
2010
Founder, TC Group Companies
TC Group Companies is a conglomerate of businesses owned and operated by business-savvy, customer-friendly individuals who understand what it takes to start and operate a business, hire and motivate employees, and find and keep customers. More importantly, we understand the importance of keeping daily operations running smoothly.
2011
Founder, Panino Express Mobile Cuisine
Out of this world sandwiches made with pride and care. All Natural Beef, No hormones, No antibiotics, and primarily grass fed on sustainable ranches. Honest food is prepared from scratch with care and pride using fresh, naturally raised ingredients which are locally sourced whenever possible.
2012
Co-Founder, Pay Away the Layaway
Pay Away the Layaway, Inc. helps families during the holidays pay off layaway plans that include toys, gifts, clothes and games for children & babies at various retailers including Kmart, Toys R Us, Babies R Us and more. Visit www.payawaythelayaway.org to make your donation today or help us spread the word by sharing the website with your friends and family!
2016
Partner, SitZen
The POSTURE PILLOW is able to be customized for your particular anatomy and alleviate the harmful spinal stress that is vital for your long-term health. The lightweight portable design means you can take your custom POSTURE PILLOW wherever you go. The removable support straps ensure that your pillow stays securely in just about any chair, allowing you to properly support your spine and improve your posture no matter where you are.
2016
Ageless Innovation, Co-Founder & Vice President
Ageless Innovation is a global company devoted to developing fun and engaging products for older adults. The company’s product line includes the Joy for All Companion Pets which have a proven impact on care communities and help residents enjoy a better quality of life by; reducing social isolation, loneliness, depression, and psychotropic drugs. Our interactive cats and pup are all about ease-of-care and convenience that pairs with technology for the best possible experience for older adults living in senior communities or aging in place and their caregivers. www.joyforall.com
2020
LevelUP Digital Solutions
For over 10 years, we've been developing new technology for enterprises of all sizes – specifically websites, SEO, Google PPC, Social Media Campaigns and much more. Our vision is to take the frustration & complexity out of digital marketing & make it accessible for all businesses to learn & grow. We believe that when technology services are data-driven and people-centric, it maximizes the organization's impact on their industry - and society as a whole. We believe the web has the power to transform business. We’re passionate about seeing that result in changed lives. Our mission is to deliver a online vehicle that is more than a static brochure on a shelf. We strive to create a vibrant marketing partnership that creates value for you and your stakeholders. Our goal is simple: to help you achieve yours. Learn more at www.levelupdigitalagency.com
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