Nick

Fraunfelder

CEO

Nick Fraunfelder is the CEO of Sure Oak, a leading SEO agency helping B2B and tech brands grow through search. A seasoned entrepreneur with 20+ years in digital marketing, private equity, and tech, Nick combines deep operational expertise with a sharp eye for what’s next—like Generative Engine Optimization and conversational keyword strategy.

Since acquiring Sure Oak in 2023, he’s led the agency’s push into AI-driven SEO—pioneering approaches like Generative Engine Optimization and conversational keyword targeting to future-proof client performance in a rapidly evolving search landscape.

Previously, Nick held executive roles at Clockwise.MD and PurpleCloud Technologies and co-founded Paulus Capital, which helped launch some of the Southeast’s most iconic restaurants such as Little Rays, Superica, The Optimist, and St. Cecilia. He also worked in private equity at Quantum Energy Partners and held a leadership role at Rule 1 Ventures.

Based in Atlanta, Nick holds degrees in psychology and an MBA from USC. He hosts The Sure Oak Podcast, where he shares insights on marketing, leadership, and building businesses that last.

Nick’s work is driven by one belief: strategy only matters if it delivers results (and fun!)

25

Years of Experience

Expertise

  • Lead Generation
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Sales Management
  • Leadership
  • SEO & Strategic Planning
  • Business Strategy
  • Management Consulting

Favorite Tools

  • Chrome
  • Gemini
  • Canva
  • Riverside

Latest Content from Nick

AI Agent Hacking - LLMs the Next Attack Surface | Ep. 21 AI Companion

AI Agent Hacking – LLMs the Next Attack Surface | Ep. 21 AI Companion

In this conversation, Nick Fraunfelder of Sure Oak and Alex Thomas Founder of Stealtnet.ai discuss the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, focusing on the emergence ...
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EdTech in the Age of AI | Ep. 20

EdTech in the Age of AI | Ep. 20

Nick Fraunfelder of Sure Oak interviews Dr. Stephen Murphy, COO of Focal Point Education, discussing the intersection of education technology, leadership, and the impact of ...
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Google Search Under Fire and Zuck's War on Advertisers | Ep. 19 A.I. Companion

Google Search Under Fire and Zuck’s War on Advertisers | Ep. 19 A.I. Companion

In this episode, the hosts, Nick Fraunfelder and Roberto Murphy discuss the evolving landscape of AI with Weaver Ellard of Dodeka Digital and Suprit Patel, ...
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Agency Founder, Mark Scrivner, Pushing Digital Boundaries - Ep. 18

Agency Founder, Mark Scrivner, Pushing Digital Boundaries – Ep. 18

Nick Fraunfelder sits with Mark Scrivner, founder of Snapshot Interactive, who shares his journey of building a successful digital marketing agency in Nashville. He discusses ...
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A.I. Marketing, a double edged sword | Ep. 17 A.I. Companion

A.I. Marketing, a double edged sword | Ep. 17 A.I. Companion

Nick and Roberto of Sureoak.com sit with Michael Sengbusch and Suprit Patel, local Atlanta, GA angel technology investors who have deep product backgrounds in martech ...
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A.i. Engagement - Healthcare's Next Wave | Ep. 16

A.i. Engagement – Healthcare’s Next Wave | Ep. 16

In this podcast, Suprit Patel, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor in healthcare IT, shares insights on founding startups, achieving product-market fit, and the impact ...
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