Eric Siu

Eric Siu is an American entrepreneur and digital marketing executive who serves as Chairman and CEO of Single Grain, a Los Angeles-based marketing agency.^[5] In 2014, Siu acquired the failing SEO agency for $2 and transformed it into a seven-figure business serving Fortune 500 clients including Amazon, Uber, and Salesforce.^[5][7]

Siu hosts two podcasts that have generated over 100 million combined downloads: "Marketing School" and "Leveling Up."^[12][9] He founded content intelligence software company ClickFlow in 2018 and commands speaking fees of $30,000-$50,000 for keynote presentations.^[6][8]

Before acquiring Single Grain, Siu served as Head of Marketing at online education startup Treehouse, where he led growth initiatives that increased monthly revenue by 98%.^[7] He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from UC San Diego and completed MIT's Entrepreneur's Organization Entrepreneurial Master's Program.^[6]

Siu was born in June 1986 and graduated from Arcadia High School in 2004.^[6] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History from the University of California, San Diego.^[6]

From 2019 to 2021, Siu completed the Entrepreneur's Organization Entrepreneurial Master's Program at MIT, focusing on entrepreneurship and business leadership.^[6] Before entering the marketing industry, he was a competitive eSports and poker player.^[7]

Break Media (2011–2012)

Siu began his marketing career at Break Media, a digital entertainment company.^[7] He was terminated from the company in 2012 at age 25 for operating side business activities while employed.^[7] Reflecting on the experience, Siu said the firing felt liberating rather than devastating.^[7]

Treehouse (2013–2014)

Following his departure from Break Media, Siu joined Treehouse as Head of Marketing.^[7] At the online education startup, he led growth initiatives that resulted in a 98% increase in monthly revenue during his tenure.^[7] His success at Treehouse positioned him for his next venture in acquiring and transforming Single Grain.^[7]

Single Grain (2014–present)

In 2014, Siu acquired Single Grain, a struggling SEO agency, for $2.^[5][7] The company was founded in 2009 but was failing when Siu took control.^[5] Under his leadership, Single Grain transformed into a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid media, content marketing, and conversion rate optimization.^[5]

The agency now employs approximately 50 people and serves Fortune 500 clients including Amazon, Uber, Salesforce, and Airbnb.^[5][11] Single Grain achieved Great Place To Work certification in 2023 with a 93% employee satisfaction rating.^[3]

ClickFlow (2018–present)

In 2018, Siu founded ClickFlow, a content intelligence software platform designed for SEO experimentation and optimization.^[6] The company provides tools for content creators and marketers to analyze and improve their search engine performance.^[6]

Siu hosts two podcasts that have generated over 100 million combined downloads.^[12][9] "Marketing School" focuses on daily marketing tips and strategies, while "Leveling Up" features interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders.^[6][12]

As a keynote speaker, Siu commands fees ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 for presentations on digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and business growth.^[8] He has spoken at HubSpot's INBOUND conference and other industry events.^[2]