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Adam Ayers

CTO / FounderNumber 5

Los Angeles, CA

Member Since June 2022

Skills

Technology
E-Commerce
Growth Strategy and Execution

About

Adam Ayers, the founder of Number 5, is an Internet technology entrepreneur who has co-founded, invested in, consulted, and advised a number of high-growth Internet technology and e-commerce companies. His core competencies include internet software technology and monetization with a strong emphasis on analytics and the scientific process, often referred to as Growth Hacking. Most notably, Adam Ayers is known for being the former CTO at Yeezy. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council.

Published content

11 Money-Saving Tips You May Not Have Considered for Your Business

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Cutting costs might mean adding smarter solutions. As the cost of doing business rises, more and more business leaders are looking for ways to save money across their operations. Whether it’s quick fixes like eliminating unused subscriptions and tech or more long-term plays like retaining loyal talent, there are seemingly limitless cost-cutting measures you can employ to give your budget a little more wiggle room. To offer up their own recommendations, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council outline the top money-saving tips that have worked for them and explain why other businesses should implement these strategies for themselves.

Lost the Passion for Your Career? 10 Tips for Getting It Back

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Losing your passion doesn’t mean it has to be gone forever. It’s not uncommon to make your career your passion, to want to work on something you feel inspired by and that gets you excited to go to work each day. However, even if you’re in your “dream job,” it’s possible to sometimes feel like you’ve lost that passion. Whether it’s a series of failures that have you questioning your abilities or a combination of long hours and too many tasks piling up making you desperate for rest, there are a number of factors that can leave you wondering if you’ve lost your passion forever. As business leaders and entrepreneurs, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council have also felt the fatigue and self-doubt of lost passion. Here, they share their best advice for how to regain the passion for your career and discuss how losing their own passion has helped to shape their careers today.

Eight Tips for Marketing Your Business During the Holiday Season

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Try out one of these expert-recommended tips for a more successful end of year. The holidays is arguably the most fast-paced season of the year for businesses, as customers are focused on getting great deals and finding the perfect gifts for their loved ones. For business leaders, it’s the perfect time to try to slow down and connect with customers on a different level — as well as remind them why they love your products or services.  Because determining how best to market your business during the holidays can require a little more creativity than perhaps other times of the year, eight members of Rolling Stone Culture Council chime in with their advice below. Consider implementing some of the following initiatives these business leaders found success with or use their ideas to inspire some holiday cheer of your own.

Eight Ways to Improve Your Brand's Storytelling

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Mastering the art of storytelling can increase your odds of overall success. The story a company tells to its audience has a direct impact on the way its potential customers think and feel about its brand. Whether you want to inspire trust, encourage a feeling of camaraderie or build subject matter authority, the way you communicate your message will often determine how successful you are as a business. In this way, your ability to weave a narrative into your brand messaging should be a skill you are always looking to improve upon. As business leaders themselves, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council have experience sharing the stories of their own brands. Here, they offer their help by recommending their top tips for how to improve your storytelling to better communicate your brand’s message to your intended audience.

Eight Questions Every Business Leader Must Ask Before Implementing AI

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AI in the workplace could have some definite benefits — as well as some downfalls. In an era marked by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), businesses are increasingly presented with both unprecedented opportunities and ethical dilemmas. As organizations consider integrating AI technologies into their operations, the intricate web of challenges surrounding their creation and implementation continues to spark controversy. Before taking the plunge into the realm of AI, prudent business leaders find themselves standing at a crossroads, grappling not only with the promise of innovation but also with the potential pitfalls that lie ahead. To offer their insights, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share the critical questions business leaders should ask before making AI a part of their business in any meaningful way.

11 Easy Actions to Enhance Your Website’s SEO

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Unleash the power of simple SEO tactics. A strong online presence is paramount for small businesses seeking to thrive and stay competitive. While navigating the intricacies of search engine optimization (SEO) might seem daunting, implementing some simple yet highly effective tactics can significantly improve a small business's website visibility and search ranking. Here, Rolling Stone Culture Council members explore a handful of easy actions small businesses can take to enhance their website's SEO and attract more organic traffic. By understanding the importance of these strategies and how they positively impact search engine algorithms, small-business owners can strategically position themselves for success in the virtual realm.

Company details

Number 5

Company bio

Do you have great ideas but just need a talented and accomplished team to build them? WE'RE THE: > Outsourced CTO > Engineering Team > Growth Team > Data Science Team TO THE WORLD'S TOP: > Tech Startups > Celebrities > E-Commerce Companies > Fashion Designers > Lifestyle Brands > Creative and Digital Agencies > Cannabis Brands and Dispensaries WE SPECIALIZE IN: > E-Commerce Technology & Digital Product Shopify Plus PHP (Laravel, LAMP, Wordpress) Javascript and APIs (MEAN, MERN, EFK, Java, Python) > Digital Marketing Facebook Ads Instagram Ads TikTok Ads Snapchat Ads Google Ads SEO > Growth Hacking with a strong emphasis on analytics and the scientific process OUR PORTFOLIO OF WORK INCLUDES: > Yeezy, Kanye West, Matsuda, Paris Hilton, Cookies, Lemonnade, Trulieve, Harvest House of Cannabis, Mesobis, Cannatron, Ooze, Kush Supply Co, High Profile, Cloud Cover, Dispensary Supply, The Boveda, Sordo, Mateo New York, Simone I Smith, Sister Love by Simone I. Smith and Mary J. Blige, Milani Cosmetics, Jordana Cosmetics, Swagify, Dealer Guardian, Black Owned Everything, Fear of God, Pistola, SEEK, Bombshell Sportswear, LL Cool J, Samaria Leah, Juan Carlos Obando, Lemonhead LA, Steal the Look, Penta Water, Mark McNairy, Modern Flower, Avenue Flower Co., The Freak Brothers, Loveli Edibles, Numed, The Menlo House, New Republic, Big Rentz, Sunco Lighting, and TrendMood. LOCATED IN: > Los Angeles, CA

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

E-Commerce
Analytics
Internet

Company size

51 - 200