To empower 1 million entrepreneurs to succeed with a suite of products they love to use, that are invaluable to their business, and are passionately created and supported by a team of entrepreneurs.
Founded by two entrepreneurs, Grasshopper Group has been making it easier to start and grow small businesses since 2003. Back then, we started out with our first product, the Grasshopper Virtual Phone System, and to date have served over 100,000 entrepreneurs (and we’re still growing).
Today our commitment to helping entrepreneurs is stronger than ever, and we continue to develop new and innovative products to help them change the world.
Siamak Taghaddos oversees the strategic direction of Grasshopper Group and serves as the company's brand visionary. A life-long student of marketing, Siamak could be described as a one-man, full-service ad agency. Fortunately, his passion for branding is grounded by his desire to create products and services that truly empower his fellow entrepreneurs. Prior to serving as CEO of Grasshopper Group, CEO, Siamak launched a successful communications company serving mobile professionals throughout the United States. He also worked extensively with College Coach, Bright Horizon's educational consulting division, to develop highly targeted, strategic marketing campaigns aimed at the elusive youth market. Siamak has served as a panelist at Harvard Business School, has been a guest speaker at Loyola University School of Business, and serves as a judge for numerous Babson entrepreneurship competitions. Siamak was born in Iran and raised in Boston. He graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science degree in entrepreneurship and marketing.
David Hauser oversees the strategic direction and operations of Grasshopper Group and serves as the company’s technology visionary. A passionate technologist, he’s the guy you go to when you have a question about how the universe operates (or if you simply want to consult his encyclopedic inner search engine). As champion of the company’s Core Values and work culture, he strives to create an environment that is professionally and personally rewarding for all employees. A technology start-up veteran, David was co-founder of Return Path, an e-mail performance management company. David’s strong entrepreneurial spirit has allowed him to serve as a consultant for various companies as well as a mentor to emerging entrepreneurs through his alma mater, Babson College. David is the incoming President of the Boston chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), and a member of the Global Advisory Board for Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE). A dynamic speaker, David has given talks at LessConf (2009), Big Omaha (2010) and EO University Costa Rica. He also judges several young entrepreneur competitions each year. David was born and raised in New York City. David graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science degree in business.
Don oversees Grasshopper Group's enterprise-wide operational processes to create outstanding customer experience and foster tremendous growth and ensure an outstanding customer experience. Don boasts a 17-year track record of helping businesses of all sizes scale their operational processes. Before joining Grasshopper Group, Don was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sagebridge Consulting, LLC, which develops web solutions for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Don also served as Vice President of Professional Services for Granitar Inc., a top-tier Internet consulting firm, where he provided technology solutions to Fortune 1000 clients including State Street Bank, Fidelity, Amtrak, New York Times Digital, and Standard & Poors. In addition, he has held leadership positions at firms such as Mitchell Madison Group, Siemens, Westinghouse, and IBM. Don combines his technical and operational expertise with a passionate, business-driven perspective. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Return to TopWe strive to exceed the expectations of the people we work with and the entrepreneurs we serve. From taking ownership of responsibilities outside of our job description, to remaining committed to a project from start to finish, we go above and beyond to make a positive impact on everything we do.
Being an entrepreneur means taking the initiative to find new and innovative solutions to daily challenges. This proactive approach to problem solving requires us to effectively calibrate risk while still thinking creatively and strategically.
Passion fuels our lives and ultimately paves the way to greatness. We create, evaluate, and innovate with pride and enthusiasm reinforcing our position as company ambassadors.
Successful teamwork requires listening, sharing and keeping an open mind. Teamwork is achieved by leveraging individual strengths and overcoming differences to produce the optimal results. Working in this way cultivates trust and respect for each team member and maximizes productivity.
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At Grasshopper Group, we make it a priority to give to organizations that advance entrepreneurs. Through charitable donations, volunteering, speaking, and mentoring new entrepreneurs, we give back to the entrepreneur community at large.
Return to TopGrasshopper Group team members have a passion for entrepreneurship and a desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment. We're looking for dynamic team players that set the bar high, and then surpass it. We're not talking about automatons though; you've got to have a little soul. That means we expect you to play as hard as you work. Luckily, at Grasshopper Group, it's possible to do both.
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