Rise Interactive was founded in 2004 by CEO Jon Morris, following a second-place finish in the University of Chicago’s prestigious New Venture Challenge business plan competition. While his initial idea was to teach traditional marketers about digital, the overwhelming interest for Morris to lead these efforts resulted in the agency’s launch. They’ve since grown from a simple business plan to a global award-winning digital marketing agency, with offices in Chicago, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City. They are fortunate enough to serve some of the world’s leading brands.