Pat Ruta

Pat Ruta is a Consultant at Mercurius Media Capital.

Pat Ruta is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the advertising and media industries. As a cofounder of Visible World, Pat played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Comcast in 2015. At Visible World, Pat was directly responsible for mergers and acquisitions, spearheaded business development, and led all enterprise deals, showcasing a robust ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster significant business growth. Following this, Pat served as a senior advisor to Shareablee, a leading social media analytics company, guiding its successful sale to Comscore. This role further solidified Pat’s reputation as a trusted advisor in high-stakes M&A scenarios.

Currently, Pat owns and operates a boutique M&A and consulting practice specializing in the media sector. This practice leverages Pat’s extensive industry knowledge and strategic acumen to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

Among Pat’s notable portfolio companies are AdGreetz and Teleos Media, where he serves as a senior advisor for M&A and enterprise sales. Additionally, Pat owns intellectual properties in the rapidly evolving eCommerce live stream shopping space and is one of the founders of NYCe, a pioneering cannabis-infused ice cream company. Pat’s career is marked by a deep understanding of the advertising landscape, a proven track record of successful business transactions, and a commitment to driving growth and innovation in the media industry.