Jamie Ratner
Founder and CEO of CertifiKID and Macaroni Kid
With her background in criminal justice and security management, Jamie Ratner proves that nothing is impossible in the age of technology. Her beginnings as a blogger allowed Jamie to turn her interests into a full-time business. Now, she is the CEO of two companies, CertifiKID and Macaroni Kid, which she acquired in August 2020.
As a hobby, Jamie started out by scouring the internet for affordable experiences for her family. She then shares these discoveries to her then-blog. Within a few years, her followers skyrocketed and her blog turned into CertifiKID, a leading niche marketing website that continues to provide family-focused deals nationwide.
Empowering families move Jamie to continue growing her business. She wanted to give her customers the ability to make meaningful memories as a family without having to break the bank - the same way that she and her husband, Brian, used to do with their two kids.
From their humble beginnings in Potomac, their business has now become national, shortly after a successful appearance on the show, Shark Tank, where they made a deal with Mr. Kevin O’leary.
Company Name | Tenure at Current Position | Previous Position |
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CertifiKID | Aug 2020 — Present, Macaroni kid and Jan 2010 — Present, Certifikid | Williams & Connolly LLP |
Education | Industry | Sub Industry |
Penn State University |