About
Influencer
Strategists

Our Story

Influencermarketinggrewupfast.Creatorsgotplatforms.Brandsgotplaybooks.Agenciesbuiltstacksofdecks.

Butthepeoplewhoengineerthecampaigns,thestrategists,theagencyfounders,thebrandleads,wereleftwithoutatruehome.

That'swhyGordonGlenister,industryveteranandauthorofInfluencerMarketingStrategy,andDjananKasumovic,formerHeadofGrowthatInfluencerMarketingHubwith15yearsingrowthmarketing,launchedInfluencerStrategists.

The Founders

Gordon Glenister

Gordon Glenister

Co-Founder

The architect of influence. Gordon wrote the book, literally, on influencer marketing strategy. For two decades, he's transformed how brands and creators connect, building communities where excellence thrives and strategy becomes art.

Djanan Kasumovic

Djanan Kasumovic

Co-Founder

The growth alchemist. Djanan turns data into momentum, communities into movements. Fifteen years scaling platforms taught him one truth: the best marketing doesn't interrupt, it invites, inspires, and ignites lasting connections.

Sebastian Minshall

Sebastian Minshall

CTO

The automation visionary. Sebastian builds systems that think, so strategists can dream. Through Manalt, he liberates agencies from repetitive chaos, transforming teams into superhuman forces focused on what truly matters: creative brilliance.

Our Mission

Togiveinfluencermarketingstrategistswhat'sbeenmissing:

A private, high-caliber community

no fluff, no beginners, no sales pitches.

Peer-to-peer intelligence

ROI-driven insights that come from real campaigns, not theory.

Future-building

we don't just track trends; we design the playbooks for the influencer economy of tomorrow.

What We Believe

Truth beats hype

Vanity metrics and glossy slides don't move markets. Real results do.

Peers beat gurus

The sharpest ideas come from practitioner-to-practitioner exchange, not keynote stages.

Timing beats volume

In this space, competitive edge belongs to those who act before the crowd.

Collaboration beats isolation

No single strategist sees the full picture. Together, we do.

Who We Are For

Thiscommunityisbuiltfor:

Agency leaders

who build campaigns at scale.

Brand strategists

who move budgets and shape influence.

Platform innovators

who power the infrastructure behind the scenes.

Ifyoucarrytheresponsibilityofmakinginfluencermarketingwork,notjusttalk,youbelonghere.

Why Join

Thisisn'tanotherLinkedIngroup.It'saworkshopforthefutureofourindustry.

Inside,you'llfind:

Elite network of practitioners

Tactical insights that move ROI

Weekly closed-door sessions

Recognition in our Influencer Expert Index

Wearenotheretoinspireforthesakeofinspiration.Weareheretomakeyousharper,faster,andmorecompetitive.

Where the best minds of influencer marketing meet, learn, and lead.