Born and raised on Oahu, where I attended Punahou school. Upon graduation, I moved to Los Angeles, where I attended Loyola Marymount University and received a BA in Marketing. Since then I have lived and worked in Austin, TX, San Diego, CA, and Honolulu, HI. I recently moved to Vancouver, BC, to be closer to my wife's family. In my free time I love to cook, fish, surf, snowboard, hike, and beat people at ping pong!…

Janos K Palko

Born and raised on Oahu, where I attended Punahou school. Upon graduation, I moved to Los Angeles, where I attended Loyola Marymount University and received a BA in Marketing. Since then I have lived and worked in Austin, TX, San Diego, CA, and Honolulu, HI. I recently moved to Vancouver, BC, to be closer to my wife's family. In my free time I love to cook, fish, surf, snowboard, hike, and beat people at ping pong!…

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Born and raised on Oahu, where I attended Punahou school. Upon graduation, I moved to Los Angeles, where I attended Loyola Marymount University and received a BA in Marketing. Since then I have lived and worked in Austin, TX, San Diego, CA, and Honolulu, HI.
I recently moved to Vancouver, BC, to be closer to my wife’s family. In my free time I love to cook, fish, surf, snowboard, hike, and beat people at ping pong!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at East Side Surf Repair
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Developed and executed a marketing plan to launch and grow a local service brand. Designed digital and print marketing assets using Canva and Adobe tools. Achieved 100% local market share growth within the first three months.
Co-founder & Director of Marketing at Honokea Surf Parks
November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2025
Led brand architecture across digital, social, earned media, and partner channels. Created investor-facing marketing materials, pitch decks, and brand narratives. Conducted market and demographic research to identify growth opportunities and audience segments for four major projects. Oversaw website content, newsletters, and social media to build brand presence. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving startup environment. Raised $80M in private equity and $95M in SPRE bonds.
Marketing Specialist at Treehouse Co-working
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw re-branding of The Garden (coffee shop/beer garden). Revised marketing strategy and execution for Treehouse Co-working Space. Executed cross-channel marketing initiatives: social, email, earned, paid, and events. Guided all three brands through revenue growth of 5–20%.
Lead Budget Analyst at Hawaii Senate – Ways & Means Committee
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2021
Analyzed program performance, budgets, and outcomes to support strategic decision-making. Created detailed reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders. Strengthened analytical, reporting, and data-driven evaluation skills. Learned legislative process and municipal funding nuances.
Marketing Director at Surfboard Volume Calculator
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Developed and executed B2B sales and marketing strategy. Designed pitch decks and brochures. Set meetings with surfboard manufacturers from around the world. Increased sales by 75% over the first six months.
Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer / Surf Channel Editor at GrindTV.com
March 1, 2007 - June 1, 2013
Supported and executed digital marketing campaigns for a major online media brand. Produced editorial, visual, and video content to drive engagement and traffic. Managed website content and aided SEO best practices. Collaborated with editorial teams to align brand messaging across platforms.

Education

B.A. in Marketing at Loyola Marymount University
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet