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Let’s close your tech talent gaps
OUR START
Building Bridges Between
Access and Opportunity
Through our investment of people and communities across America, we build high-performance tech teams with high retention rates for our employer partners.Today, our clients include Humana, GE Appliances, Fifth Third Bank, General Assembly, and EY.
What’s in a Name?
INTER + APT
Interactive, Intelligent,
and Intersection
Interactive, Intelligent, and Intersection
Aptitude and
Application
Aptitude and Application
Referring to the world-class technology services we deliver, the two-way relationship we have with our clients and trainees, and the intersection of talent and equity
Referring to the world-class technology services we deliver, the two-way relationship we have with our clients and trainees, and the intersection of talent and equity
What’s in a Name?
INTER + APT
Interactive, Intelligent,
and Intersection
Aptitude and
Application
Interactive, Intelligent, and Intersection
Referring to the world-class technology services we deliver, the two-way relationship we have with our clients and trainees, and the intersection of talent and equity
Aptitude and Application
Evoking our Skills training program at the core of our mission. When presented with the opportunity to apply drive and passion, we believe everyone has the aptitude to be a part of the ever-changing tech workforce.
OUR FOCUS
Mission-driven and future-focused to meet your ESG goals
Aligning with enterprise Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals, Interapt is an NMSCD-Certified Minority Business Enterprise, a certified 8a company by the Small Business Association for organizations that are at least 51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and an official OneTen partner – a network dedicated to creating one million jobs for Black talent over the next ten years.
Our Services
Learn more about what we can offer.
Mobile/Web App Development
Project Management
Cyber Security
UX/UI Design
Apprenticeships
Custom Training Programs
IT Helpdesk
Operations Support
And so much more!
OUR VALUES
The Important Stuff
Our values support our mission to enable
enterprises to accelerate growth and
innovation by bridging the gap between
communities, corporations, and top talent.
APTITUDE
We strive to deliver high-quality, timely, and valuable work.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
We empower each other by building trust and putting others first.
IMPACT
We create measurable, positive results for employees, trainees, clients, & communities.
INTEGRITY
We endeavor to do the right thing, acting with honor and truthfulness.
EXCITEMENT
We bring passion to our work and celebrate our achievements.
OUR VALUES
The Important Stuff
Our values support our mission to enable enterprises to accelerate growth and innovation by bridging the gap between communities, corporations, and top talent.
APPTITUDE
We strive to deliver high-quality, timely, and valuable work.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
We empower each other by building trust and putting others first.
IMPACT
We create measurable, positive results for employees, trainees, clients, & communities.
INTEGRITY
We endeavor to do the right thing, acting with honor and truthfulness.
EXCITEMENT
We bring passion to our work and celebrate our achievements.
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients think about us
“Interapt is very responsive. Their attention and the amount of involvement with tactical details are a big value for us. We have access to their team leads and VPs, and they are extremely proactive. They address things before they become an issue and provide action plans with any attrition concerns.”
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients think about us
“Interapt is very responsive. Their attention and the amount of involvement with tactical details are a big value for us. We have access to their team leads and VPs, and they are extremely proactive. They address things before they become an issue and provide action plans with any attrition concerns.”
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Executive Team
Ankur Gopal
CEO & Founder
Merabeth Martin
Chief Operating Officer &
President
Justin Clark
Chief Legal Officer &
Government Relations
Ed Raine
Chief Financial Officer
Melanie Trass
VP of Client and Talent Success
Solve your growth challenges and
drive community impact.
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Ankur Gopal
CEO & Founder
Ankur Gopal is Interapt’s founder and CEO.Driven by the need to develop skilled talent, Ankur created a 6-month paid training program, which has now turned into one of the leading IT Apprenticeship models in the US.
Ankur is the recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year, 40 Under 40, Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, and Business First’s Business of the Year. In 2020, he was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur, a global distinction that recognizes and supports the world’s highest growth companies. In addition, his alma mater, the University of Illinois, honored him as their 2018 Commencement Speaker.
Ankur has been a featured speaker at The University of Chicago, Stanford University, and Mckesson’s Annual Meeting. In addition, he speaks at conferences and corporations worldwide on creating high-tech job opportunities by blending capitalism, altruism, and entrepreneurship.
View Ankur’s TED Talk, “Opportunity as a Service: Igniting Human Potential”
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Chief Operating Officer & President
As Interapt’s Chief Operating Officer & President, Merabeth Martin oversees the teams responsible for talent and culture, sales, marketing, business operations, and customer success. Together, these teams create and provide high-impact experiences for our customers.
Merabeth joined the company in 2020 as Interapt’s Head of HR and has since held multiple leadership roles; most recently as Chief People Officer & President, Interapt Skills. With more than two decades of progressive leadership and talent development experience, Merabeth is committed to helping companies around the world build winning teams through the value Interapt delivers.
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Justin Clark
Chief Legal Officer and Government Relations
Justin Clark serves as Chief Legal Officer for Interapt. Justin is responsible for developing and leading corporate legal strategy, corporate compliance programs, and the delivery of legal services and resources. He also advises the CEO and other corporate officers on various issues.
Justin joined Interapt in 2021 and has practiced law for over 20 years, with extensive expertise in business law, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, and insurance law.
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Ed joined Interapt in June of 2022 and has spent his 30+ year career in various roles from public accounting to both CFO and CEO positions for public and nonpublic companies.
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MELANIE TRASS
VP of Client and Talent Success
Melanie serves as the VP of Client and Talent Success for Interapt. She is responsible for supporting organizations and cross-functional teams to increase client satisfaction and resource improvement measures.
Melanie joined Interapt in October of 2019 and has 10+ years of experience in client relationship management and has an exceptional knowledge of developing strategic plans for service excellence.
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BRIAN BUCHHEIT
VP of IT Consulting Services
With his extensive background in consulting and a track record of success, Brian Buchheit now serves as Interapt’s VP of IT Consulting Services. Throughout his career, he has worked with various consulting firms, ranging from large to small, gaining invaluable experience and knowledge.
Brian’s diverse technical background, coupled with his extensive consulting experience, positions him to drive Interapt’s IT Consulting Services department to new heights. Under Brian’s guidance, Interapt is well-positioned to provide unmatched IT consulting services, fostering client success and solidifying the company’s impact on the industry.