Our Origin

OneThirtyFive was founded by Kevin DeFranco, a sales veteran with over 10 years of experience specifically with B2B SaaS and gig economy startups.

In 2023, while managing the sales team for an on-demand healthcare staffing platform, Kevin experienced the challenges of being short-handed and saw firsthand the poor quality, high margins, and lack of startup-specific expertise offered by existing outsourced sales firms. This led to the creation of OneThirtyFive as a cost-effective, yet efficient alternative. Our headquarters in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, has since become a vibrant and nurturing hub where our full-time Business Development Representatives (BDRs) serve startups across a wide range of industries.

OneThirtyFive Founder & CEO, Kevin DeFranco.

Our Mission

At OneThirtyFive, we are dedicated to accelerating your startup’s top of funnel growth.

Through specialized phone prospecting and text-based lead generation, we lay the groundwork for sustained, predictable sales pipelines.

Our team’s ethos is rooted in a strong work ethic, continuous desire to improve, and a performance-driven attitude.

Our Future

With a foundation in AI-enhanced training and operations, we are at the forefront of startup growth innovation.

Being a haven for personal and professional growth, we embrace team dynamics and fresh perspectives to continue driving innovation.

As we continue to expand our services and refine our methodologies, OneThirtyFive remains committed to being a catalyst of our clients' success and a cornerstone of the Cleveland startup community.