Bio
Donato Diorio is a accomplished serial entrepreneur, a 6X founder, and CEO with a rich background in the tech industry. Currently at the helm of Flik, a software productivity framework, he is imagineering the concept of a 4-day workweek. Flik is designed to optimize productivity, saving users 5 seconds every minute and 5 minutes every hour, thereby recognizing the modern necessity for a more balanced work-life dynamic.
Before embarking on the Flik journey, Donato founded and led data|z, a data think-tank committed to researching and developing data technologies and strategies. His entrepreneurial spirit drove him to found Broadlook Technologies, which subsequently merged with RingLead in 2015. Post-merger, Donato assumed the position of CEO. Concurrently, he founded AttorneyPeople.com, growing it into the largest and most precise SaaS database of Attorney Partners and Associates, before it was successfully acquired in 2017. His association with RingLead culminated in September 2021 when Zoominfo, after going public and raising $887 million, acquired RingLead, testifying to the value of his technological contributions.
Widely recognized as an expert in data best practices, Donato has collaborated with numerous global corporations, including IBM, Citrix, Microsoft, GE, Oracle, and Cisco, further solidifying his influence in the tech industry.
Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, Donato holds board positions at Statebook International, SoftLawCo, Thesuarit, and the Milwaukee Torrent, a professional soccer team, demonstrating his diverse interests and leadership abilities.
His contributions to the tech industry have been duly recognized, earning him the Recruiting Technology Blog of the Year Award presented by Zoominfo, the company that later acquired his intellectual property. He also won the Milwaukee area TKO award and the IQ award. His LinkedIn profile includes over 50 testimonials from a wide range of professionals, the co-founder of the first billion-dollar software company to leaders of small enterprises and solo operators. A common sentiment among these testimonials is Donato’s consistent display of enthusiasm and excellence in every engagement.
Prior to his tech entrepreneurial journey, Donato Founded Specialized Search, an IT and biotech recruiting firm. His successful recruitment and retention strategies laid a solid foundation that later powered the growth and success of his software companies.
When not leading tech revolutions, Donato has been a nationally ranked Masters swimmer with a passion for discussing Big Data, Machine Learning, AI, and the future of technology’s intersection with data. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife Christy, their four computer-literate children, and their 2 Newfoundland dogs.
You can learn about me from a few of my favorite places.
| inside,at work..the white board |
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| outside..half dome in yosemite |
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| At the zoo with the crew |
 Donato & Kids I never get to sit on my favorite couch!
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