ABOUT LIVFULL
LIVfull was founded in 2021 under the purpose of creating meaningful experiences for those who crave it most. We’re a novel eCommerce company that delivers hands-on activity kits that you, your parents, or others can enjoy.
LIVfull grounds its products in three company pillars: learning, purpose, and connection. Each product In a fast-paced technological society, we often find ourselves tied up and forgetful about the importance of LIVfull strives to help find human connection through tactile activity kits. Who to spend time on these kits with is entirely up to you…
Joe Mirarchi – CEO
Joe has spent over a decade working in education as a teacher, school founder, and administrator, primarily serving students from low-income communities. He is passionate about solving problems that put people first, specifically utilizing technology to address systemic issues that impact people. After evolving into a new career, he’s spent the past two years working in business development for two technology companies – Abl and Grammarly Business. He comes to LIVfull passionate about creating meaningful and purposeful experiences for people.
Billy Bludgus – COO
Dr. Bludgus is a career educator and non-profit leader with a particular focus in start-up organizations. He has helped build urban high schools in the United States and educational, youth development, and microfinance programs in East Africa. He holds both Master’s and doctoral degrees in educational leadership and a Master’s degree in business administration. He is excited to bring his joyful and collaborative management style, as well as his analytical operational skills, to the LIVfull team and to be of authentic service to the LIVfull community.
Ivan Hayes Balarin – Head Product Developer
Ivan first began work in the San Francisco Bay Area within the nonprofit sector. He has collected a number of years of experience working within community outreach and assistance programs. This has led to a strong understanding of community needs and desire for effective human-centered design which has later become a focus in his culminating design education. After studying at Wentworth Institute of Technology and recent graduation from San Francisco State University’s Industrial Design program, Ivan’s passion as a maker and builder aspires to enrich people’s daily lives through thoughtful and meaningful products. Ivan comes to the LIVfull team to bring artistic, technical, and manufacturing skills through products that will embody LIVfull’s mission to inspire and build community.