A BORN & RAISED DIGITAL AGENCY
WHATEVER YOU THINK A VILLAIN IS — THINK AGAIN. WE DON’T BELIEVE IN STEREOTYPES, AND WE WON’T LET OUR CLIENTS BE DEFINED BY THEM EITHER. WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU THINK BIGGER, REACH HIGHER, AND TEST YOUR BRAND’S METTLE.
What’s it mean to be a Villain? We’re outlaws with a purpose, part of a gang defined by curiosity, creativity, tech-savvy, and fierce intelligence. We’re defined by our obsession with data and our thirst for performance. We use our powers to analyze audiences and competitors to exploit weakness — and demonstrate the strength of diverse skills unified in business-critical insights and next-level creative.
Our approach is not for the faint of heart. We challenge clients to be better, and we don’t let them off easy. But together, we unleash the radical ideas, data-driven strategies, and marketing experiences that deliver measurable results. Precision media that ensures messages hit the right target. Multi-platform integration that expands reach and engagement. Content that inspires emotions and actions.
Every client’s audience is searching for that brand that stands out and makes a real difference in their lives. What are we about? We’re here to engineer the conflict that creates change — and elevates a brand like yours.
Take on a Villain and become the hero you were meant to be.
MEET THE SYNDICATE
Lean in and get to know your Villains: they won’t bite. Unless provoked.

Mateen Aini
Chief Executive Officer

Gregg Apirian
Chief Operating Officer

Ben Lamm
Mad Scientist

Ben Philyaw
Growth

Jason Turner
Chief Strategy Officer

Alison Clifford
Director Project Management

Jacob Court
Creative Director

Christie Colaprico
Social Media

Pascal Dalton
Paid Media Strategist

Emma Crosbie
Associate Strategist

Mark Cohn
Video Editor

J.D. Sutherland
Copywriter

Josh Ratliff
Strategy

Mai Giese
Finance

Guy Serwin
SEO Specialist

Brittney Hippensteel
Designer

Dan Chichester
Copywriter

Ben Closson
Designer

Donovan Martin
Social Media Strategist

Sydney Levy
Data Analyst

Gabriel Perez
Web Developer

Maya Lee
Web Developer

Shana Smith
Web Developer
OPEN POSITIONS

Ready to Join Our Quest for Digital Domination?
Villains can be found in every affiliation and culture. We’re an inherently diverse team of super-talented creatives.
Our “Legion of Do More” is always on the lookout for new scoundrels. If you’re looking to bring your super skills to the table to help us creatively push brands through change — and looking for a new origin story — reach out.