Greg Mesaros, MBA

Chief Executive Officer and Chair
Triadex

45 U.S. Patents

Greg Mesaros is the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Triadex, an award-winning, data-driven marketing firm he founded over 20 years ago that leverages proprietary data analytics and AI-ML to unlock key growth drivers for businesses. He owns additional companies in the marketing and data sectors, with several listed on Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List.

Mr. Mesaros founded his first technology company in 1999 and just one year later was successful in commercializing the first seller-initiated social buying platform. In that same year, he filed his initial patent application that has yielded 45 patents across 10 patent families in such diverse categories as e-commerce, dynamic pricing, mobile devices, predictive analytics, social networks, and location-based marketing. His patents have been cited in numerous patent applications by such companies as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, American Express, eBay, IBM, among others, and he has licensed his inventions to companies across diverse industries.

Mr. Mesaros has served on the board of several non-profits and was a member of the External Advisory Corporate Board for the University of South Florida’s Office of Corporate Partnerships. In 2007, he and his wife, Sonia, founded their family charitable trust supporting local and international charities. His company started the industry’s first Environmental Offset Program that provides funding for the National Forestry Foundation and the Gold Standard Foundation. The program champions equitable, science-based policies that remove carbon directly from the environment through moonshot technologies. His company awards annual scholarships for first generation college students working towards degrees in STEM, entrepreneurship, and business. As a thought leader, Mr. Mesaros frequently shares his insights as a guest speaker at universities. His interactions with students aim to inspire a future generation of inventors and entrepreneurs.

Mr. Mesaros has been recognized for his significant contributions to advancing new technology, including awards ranging from the TechKnow and Manny Awards, to being selected by the State of Ohio, where his company was originally founded, for the E-Commerce Pioneer Award. Mr. Mesaros was named a Top 50 Tampa Business Leader and Purchasing Magazine named him one of the top 40 e-procurement visionaries in the country. Mr. Mesaros earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University. He went on to graduate Beta Gamma Sigma with an MBA from Loyola Marymount University.

A MENTION ABOUT INVENTION – 3 Questions for the Inventor

Q1. Of your patents/inventions, which one is your favorite and why?

While I value all my patents, one stands out for its uniqueness and how it almost didn’t get filed. Patent number 8573492, titled “Presenting Offers to a Mobile Device Associated with Information Displayed on a Television,” was part of a larger theme dating back to patents originally filed in 2003, but it was completed as part of a continuation of mobile device patents. When I first conceived the idea of someone holding a mobile device and interacting with images on a television, my initial thought was, “Who would actually do that?” That moment could have ended the invention right there—my inner critic nearly won. However, I took the time to explore potential applications and address each critique. I saw how the concept could be applied, and even though I wasn’t convinced at the time that it would ever be commercialized, I decided to file the patent.

That’s the thing about filing patents: you often don’t know the commercial value upfront. Only time will reveal whether it becomes part of the commercial ecosystem. Fast forward several years, and a well-known, publicly traded company reached out through their representative, seeking to purchase that very patent for an application they were developing. Instead, we agreed to license the technology.

Q2. What inspired you to become an inventor/innovator?

The yearning to ease the suffering of my fellow human beings has always been the guiding force in my journey as an inventor. From my earliest memories, I’ve been deeply moved by the struggles and pains I witnessed—whether it was the illness that weighed heavily on a loved one or the silent battles fought in communities that were overlooked and underserved. These experiences planted in me a seed, a deep-rooted desire to bring light to dark places, to mend what is broken, and to provide comfort where it is most needed.

As I ventured into the field of bioengineering, I saw the power of innovation to heal and transform. But I also saw the gaps—those spaces where suffering continued. It was in these spaces that I knew my work could make the greatest impact. Every invention, every idea born from my efforts, is an offering—a small balm to the world’s wounds, a bridge to a better future.

What drives me, what keeps me devoted to this sacred pursuit, is the belief that my work can help ease burdens and lift sorrows, even if just a little. I hope this purpose will inspire others to use their gifts to build a world where suffering is diminished, and healing flows like a river, reaching all who long for it.

Q3. What is your process when developing new inventions/innovations?

As a sole inventor, you don’t have the luxury of bouncing ideas off a team. While there’s value in collaboration and feedback for revisions, I find it best to work through the initial concept on my own. You must improvise to ensure your ideas are realistic and marketable. One method I use is to “go with the flow.” When I’m excited about an invention, I harness that optimism to explore all the possibilities of how it could be used. I often sketch my ideas on whiteboards, sometimes for days or even weeks. Then I return to them to gauge my level of enthusiasm. If I’m less optimistic about the invention’s viability, rather than dismiss the concept outright, I channel that energy into listing every reason it might not work. I document every shortcoming and identify what is missing for it to succeed commercially. Later, when I’m in a more positive state of mind, I tackle each negative point, finding improvements or workarounds for the invention’s limitations. This process of iteration—alternating between enthusiasm and skepticism—can be time-consuming, but the final product is worth it. By the time I file the first patent, the invention not only solves a real problem but also addresses many anticipated limitations.