Founded by two like minded friends with a shared passion for entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, Vastify was built from the ground up with one mission in mind: to help small businesses grow. What started as a simple idea between two individuals who understood the struggle of building something from nothing has grown into a full service marketing agency committed to empowering others to do the same.
Born in Sedalia, Missouri, Vastify is deeply rooted in local business values while maintaining a sharp eye on modern marketing trends that drive real results. We believe that small businesses are the heartbeat of every community, and our goal is to give them the tools, strategies, and online presence they need to not only survive—but thrive—in today’s competitive landscape.
We value creating innovative marketing solutions, offering quality support, and creating results that drive growth for you and your business without breaking the bank or giving false promises.
Meet The Vastify Team
Michael La Strada
Co-Owner
Ravi Rathore
SEO Specialist
Tarun Sharma
Backend Developer
Michael La Strada
Overview
A co-founder and co-owner of Vastify, he focuses on leading and managing employees, and overseeing the creation of websites for clients. With an eye for both structure and style, Michael ensures every project balances visual appeal with functional design.
Beyond his role at Vastify, Michael is also a co-founder of Fathers Rights to Raise, a nonprofit advocating for parental equality, that fights for more father presence in children’s lives. When he’s not working, you’ll find him in the garage restoring his 1986 Toyota Camry, or in the studio producing heavy metal.
Ravi Rathore
Overview
A web developer and SEO specialist, Ravi Rathore is known for crafting high-performance websites and optimizing them for maximum visibility. He began his journey in late 2019 as a web developer, driven by a love for problem-solving and a fascination with how search engines work.
Now, he blends his technical expertise with data-driven marketing strategies to help businesses rank higher and convert better. While he spends most of his time immersed in code and strategy, his heart belongs to the ocean. Whether watching the waves, feeling the misty air, or listening to the rhythmic sounds of the sea, that’s where he truly feels at home.
Tarun Sharma
Overview
A backend developer with a passion for building scalable and efficient systems, Tarun Sharma specializes in Node.js, MongoDB, SQL, and modern backend architectures. He started his journey in 2022 after completing his Master’s in Computer Applications, driven by a deep interest in problem-solving and software engineering.
With expertise in backend technologies, he has worked extensively with frameworks like NestJS and Express.js, ensuring robust APIs and seamless database interactions. While primarily focused on backend development, he also has experience with React.js, Tailwind CSS, and React Bootstrap, enabling him to create well-structured full-stack applications.
Beyond coding, he explores AWS Cloud, DevOps, and Docker, continuously improving system reliability, scalability, and automation.