100+ Stories. One Mission.
Meet the minds behind the mission. A curated network of seasoned experts, diverse thinkers, and award-winning senior leaders—each with a unique story, a distinct point of view, and a shared passion for making the work work better.
Our Origin
From Two Friends to a Global Network.
Sageworx started in 2020 with a simple idea between two founders, Marc Calamia and Patrick Conreaux. One from the world of creative and marketing, the other from production and advertising, they both saw the same cracks in the traditional agency model. They wanted to build something different, with people who thought differently.
They began by bringing together a small band of their most trusted former colleagues—all senior specialists who had also left the agency and corporate worlds behind. This was the start of the collective. During a time when the world was going remote, they built a new kind of machine, fueled not by winning awards, but by delivering real outcomes for clients.
They created a system built around independent lifestyles and collaborative, agile interactions. Information was engrained, not handed off. The result was a seamless workflow that proved you didn’t need to be in the same room to be on the same page.
How We've Grown
Growth Fueled by M-Shaped Makers and Marketers.
Over the past six years, that small group of 21 has grown into a network of over 100 specialists. This growth has been intentional, not accidental. From the beginning, Sageworx has actively sought out the best M-shaped professionals—people who are not only deeply skilled in one discipline but also highly proficient in others. Think creative director–sonic branding strategist–technologist. Or art director–NFT creator–social content strategist.
Each new member is brought into the collective one by one, endorsed by at least one existing member and personally approved by both founders. Our vetting process is one part credential, three parts potential. We look for senior leaders who have a proven track record of innovation and a penchant for exploring new technologies, challenging old workflows, and finding new ways to make the work work better.
This M-shaped talent delivers more innovative, integrated solutions—and sparks more serendipity from ideation to creation to activation.
Featured Members
Meet a Few of Our Lead Characters.
Andrew Waters
Art Direction & UX Design
“The perfect shot and the perfect user experience have one thing in common: a relentless pursuit of the details.”
Ann Marie Almariei
Creative Direction & AI Orchestration
“AI provides the data; humans provide the heart. My role is to orchestrate technology to create marketing that is both intelligent and deeply human.”
James Petrossi
Brand Strategy & Transformation
“Let's create a more consciously connected world.”
Kathryn Jones
Digital Storytelling & Media Innovation
“Some problems need a strategist. Some need a builder. Some need a producer. Some need all three.”
Kelli Upshur
Art Direction & Animation
“An empath who loves art, design, and pretty things — and knows exactly what to do with all three.”
Michael Galam
Creative Direction & Product Design
“Design is the bridge. Technology is the highway. My job is to make sure people don't get lost on either.”
The Collective Today
A Network of Multi-disciplined Powerhouses.
Today, the Sageworx collective is a diverse group of independent consultants, boutique agency owners, and subject matter experts. We are former Chief Creative Officers, VPs of Marketing, and heads of production from the biggest names in the business. We are strategists, creatives, producers, and makers who have chosen independence but thrive on collaboration.
We operate as a true collective—sharing business, challenging one another, and improving our craft together. This is our unfair advantage: a stable of award-winning, M-shaped specialists who are constantly sharing intelligence and learnings from across multiple industries and all over the world.
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Andrew Waters
Art Direction & UX Design
Ann Marie Almariei
Creative Direction & AI Orchestration
Harris Davis
Creative Direction & Copywriting
James Petrossi
Brand Strategy & Transformation
Kathryn Jones
Digital Storytelling & Media Innovation
Kelli Upshur
Art Direction & Animation
Marc Calamia
Founder | Content Strategy & Production
Michael Galam
Creative Direction & Product Design
The Collective
Fueled by independent masters of their craft
We curate specialized teams tailored to your industry, your audiences, and your evolving mission.
Sara Macfarlane
Behavioral Science & GTM Strategy
Abby Beaudin
Experiential Production & Brand Activation
Adam Swan
Brand Strategy & Innovation
Damisi Rosemond
Creative Services & Production
Jeremy Gilbertson
Sonic Branding & New Media
Interested in Joining Sageworx?
Let’s Take Off Together.
While our network has traditionally been built on trust and personal endorsements, we are always looking to team with senior, independent, M-shaped leaders who are exceptional at their craft and believe in the power of collaboration.
If you believe your work and mindset align with our mission, we’d love to connect.