Member Since 2021
Fady "Fred" Helou
Vagaro
California
Fady "Fred" Helou was born and raised in Lebanon, and moved to the United States as a teenager. Following his interest in technology, he ascended to become director of software development for Novellus, where he led all development of 15 products. He is the founder of Vagaro, a fast-growing platform helping businesses in beauty, fitness, and wellness.
SKILLS
- Software Development
- CRM
- Product Design
RECENT CONTENT
March 15th, 2023
Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: The Key To Overcoming Any Obstacle
Pushing past hurdles and turning them into opportunities requires letting go of false assumptions, keeping perspective about what you can control, and believing that things will work out.
January 3rd, 2023
Strategic Planning: What It Is and How To Achieve It
With everyone on the same page, you might just write a new chapter for your entire industry.
November 15th, 2022
Why Salons and Self-Care Companies Are As Close to Recession-Proof As You Can Get
During recessions and other times of trouble, self-care can become more important.
July 7th, 2022
A Guide to Online Reviews: Getting, Reading and Responding to Them
In an increasingly competitive global market, many companies feel the pressure to create a perfect review page.
May 5th, 2022
How a Flexible Mindset Helped Some Fitness Studios Survive the Pandemic
Small gyms were willing to pivot to serve their clientele.
March 29th, 2022
How Arriving in the U.S. With Nothing Set Me Up to Grow, Thrive and Lead
Coming to the U.S. with no degree and zero experience was a risk, but my boss saw something in me and took me under his wing like a mentor.
January 11th, 2022
How Offering a Free Service During the Pandemic Turned Out to Be Incredibly Profitable
Give people the chance to test you out and you could very well gain the conversions you need to stay ahead of the pack.
COMPANY INFO
Vagaro
Vagaro Inc. is a leading business management platform and online marketplace that powers the needs of the beauty, fitness and wellness industries. More than 126,000 service professionals across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia use Vagaro to manage, market and grow their business. The platform runs on any device and has the ability to accept online bookings, schedule clients, run marketing campaigns and manage overall business operations. Payment processing is seamlessly integrated into the platform and engineered to support fully contactless payment methods. Consumers choose Vagaro to search for and book wellness services on any device. In 2020, more than 76 million appointments were booked through Vagaro. Headquartered in Dublin, CA, the office is close to the 580, 680, BART station, many great restaurants, and two fantastic downtowns. Bike into work, have a fresh cappuccino, and enjoy plenty of snacks from our fully stocked kitchen. Furthermore, you can settle in with your friendly colleagues and enjoy your workday with a collaborative team in a rapidly growing company.
AREA OF FOCUS
- Business Management
- Business Software
- CRM
INDUSTRY
Technology