Our Team
Like the independent developers we support, the Appular team is a lean, mean, marketing machine. Whether you have an existing iPhone game or application that you want to give a shot in the arm or you’re getting ready to push something out to the App Store drop us a line or follow us on Twitter.
Brian Akaka
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Brian Akaka is the founder and CEO of Appular, a mobile app Marketing & PR agency based in New York City, focused exclusively on enhancing the visibility of apps and independent app developers. Brian is a veteran in the mobile gaming and app industry and leads a team of Marketing and PR professionals who provide industry-leading services focused on the promotion and commercial success of mobile apps. Prior to founding Appular, Brian served as the Director of Marketing for popular iPhone game maker, Freeverse, where he launched over 15 of their titles, including several #1 Top Sellers in the iTunes App Store.
Dino Decespedes
Chief Financial Officer & Advisor
Prior to joining Appular as its Director of Publishing, Dino was the Chief Financial Officer at Freeverse. He was an integral part of growing Freeverse’s iPhone business from the ground up and stayed on through their merger with ngmoco:). His love for technology and economics has made him one of the leading minds in the mobile app space.
Jeff Lee
Director of Technology
Jeff works on the website. He resides in San Francisco and holds a degree in Computer Science and and a degree in human-computer interaction from the University of Michigan. Jeff’s favorite app is Chess with Friends.
Neal Ostrov
Senior Account Executive
Neal is currently working on expanding our Publishing sector. He recently received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Marketing/Management from the State University Of New York (SUNY) at Albany and plans on obtaining his MBA in the near future. Neal has always had a passion for apps and all things game related, in general. He has also recently collaborated with a SUNY professor on a market research venture and hopes to get it published soon.
Joseph Hyun
Junior Account Manager
Joe focuses on account management and direct communication with clients. Joe thrives on efficient communication and has a strong desire for exceptional client satisfaction. He has a strong understanding of the mobile marketplace and his favorite game is Starcraft II. Joe is a recent graduate of Syracuse University and obtained a dual B.S. in Finance and Marketing. Joe plans on pursuing his MBA in economics in the near future.
Haley Hammerling
Junior PR Account Executive
Haley grew up in public relations with both her parents and aunt running well known agencies. After majoring in Journalism at the University of South Carolina, she spent 6 months volunteering in a school for Aborigines in northern Australia before returning to the US and beginning her career. She has a great understanding of the mobile market and working within creative teams, as well as a passion for all things tech and app related.
Tyler Chester
PR Account Executive
Tyler specializes in public relations for the tech and gaming industry. He has a fluent understanding of the mobile app market and is also a proud member of the Entertainment Consumers Association. Tyler is a huge fan of city simulators, his favorite game series is The Sims. Tyler plans on pursuing his MBA at Saginaw Valley State University and currently resides in Oscoda, Michigan.
Michelle Lauren Addo
Community Manager
Michelle Lauren hails from a mixed media background, working within creative teams to produce imaginative content and events both on and offline. Her experience with community management covers a diverse roster of clients, from travel & hospitality to fashion & lifestyle. She has a B.A. in Media Studies from Bentley University with minors in Business/Information Design.
Aliu Oyofo
Digital Marketing Analyst
Aliu specializes in media buying strategy, and app engagement analytics. He holds a B.S. in Economics and a M.S. in Financial Management from the University of Maryland. Fascinated by trends in human behavior, and the future of consumer technology his role at Appular fits perfectly. Outside of work his interests include happy hour, RTS games, and hanging out at the park.
Viktoriya Leyfman
Bookkeeper
Coming Soon
Neha Shah
Intern
Coming Soon
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