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Krishnan Coughran

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Chief Executive Officer at Ignite Visibility
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Krishnan Coughran is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ignite Visibility, a digital marketing agency he started in 2013. He has a strong background in business development, sales, and digital strategy, having crafted marketing plans for over 500 companies. Krishnan holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law.

Krishnan appears to be involved in his local community, with his name listed as a supporter of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, a local environmental education center in Carlsbad, California. This suggests an interest in environmental causes and local stewardship.

His legal background is unique for a CEO in the marketing and advertising industry, providing him with a distinct perspective on business operations and strategy.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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Priorities

Topics Krishnan cares about

AI in Marketing
He recently highlighted his firm's acquisition of an AI-driven platform and its importance in transforming digital marketing and empowering brands with smarter, more efficient audience engagement.
Smarter Business Growth
In a recent blog post, he detailed why brands should focus on Lifetime Value (LTV) and unit-level economics over cheaper leads for more sustainable and confident scaling.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Chief Executive Officer
Ignite Visibility
6-2020 - 1-2026
Advisory Board Member
WatchTAG
1-2013 - 1-2026
Co-Founder, President
Ignite Visibility
1-2007 - 2-2013
VP Business Development / Director of Sales
SEO Inc.
2-2005 - 1-2007
VP Business Development / Corporate Counsel
Hispanic Interactive Networks, Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Ignite Visibility Announces Leadership Evolution: Krish Coughran Appointed CEO, John Lincoln Executive Chairman, and New Strategic Leadership Appointments. Featured in PRWeb
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Ignite Visibility Appoints Krish Coughran as New CEO. Featured in TechIntelPro
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Education
1998 - 2001
Juris Doctorate Law Degree
University of San Diego School of Law
1991 - 1996
BA
UC San Diego
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