Mike Pugh
VP Collaboration Solutions, RingCentral
Mike Pugh is currently the VP of Collaboration Solutions at RingCentral. He was previously the VP of Marketing at J2 Global. He joined j2 Global in 2000 with the acquisition of eFax, where he held management positions in sales, marketing, and product development since 1997. He manages the j2’s domestic marketing organization. Previously, he was the VP of product marketing, with responsibilities including product development. Before joining j2 Global, he served as VP business development for Digital Media International, a developer of entertainment and educational software. Mike holds an MS in Systems Management (Research & Development) from University of Southern California.
Content & Articles by Mike Pugh
Closing Enterprise Deals in Founder-Led Sales as a Startup
In our recent Mucker Growth Series session, I invited David Mackay, Managing Director at D9Y and one of our operating experts at Mucker, to talk about closing enterprise deals in...
The 10 Security Gaps That Plague Startups Before Their A Round
A NOTE ON SEVERITY Not every item on this list carries the same level of risk. Some are the kind of finding that stops a deal. Others are serious but...
Community-Led Growth for Startups: Why Most Communities Fail and How to Build One That Actually Works
In our recent Mucker Growth Series session, I invited Sam Jacobs — founder and CEO of Pavilion — to talk about community-led growth: what it actually means, why most communities...
Pricing Models & Monetization Systems for Startup Success
In our recent Mucker Growth Series webinar session, we invited Jeffrey Tjiok and Jack Benson from Simon-Kucher to break down how startups can build pricing into their DNA from day...
Pitch Decks That Actually Raise Money: An Extreme Makeover Guide
Welcome to another recap from our Growth Series webinars, a series of sessions where we go deep into topics that help drive startup growth. In this session, we invited back...
Stop Hiding Behind Your Screen: In-Person Events Are How You Win in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be the year businesses rediscover the power of shaking hands, clinking glasses, and actually meeting their prospects in person. Don’t take my word for it...