Staying True To Our Roots
An agency built by doers. Sharpened by experience. Powered by creativity.
Cedar & Cactus is a collective of top-tier former freelancers. We come from backgrounds of strategists, creators, and marketing project managers who came up through the rugged, and creative side of the industry. We learned by doing, problem solving, and not delegating. And now, we’ve brought that depth of experience together under one roof to deliver agency support that’s as real as it gets.
We know the industry inside and out, especially how traditional agencies fall short. They outsource the creative to someone you've never spoken to. They hand you a strategy deck and expect you to execute. Some even ask you to create your own content. That’s not how we operate.
At Cedar & Cactus, we double as your creative team. We plan, build, design, shoot, write, and manage it all top to bottom; because we’ve done it all before and that's what we'll continue to do. We know that’s what it takes to actually grow a brand from the groud up.
Our team thrives where strategy meets execution. We don’t just know how to market—we know how to move the needle, because we’ve been in the seat of founders, small business owners, and solo operators who needed results fast.
We’re not here to make false promises—we’re here to build with you and deliver.
The People
Behind the Process
Deniz
Sipahi
Deniz Sipahi
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
As Founder and CEO, he oversees the business and client direction of the firm with a focus on long-term growth and trusted partnerships. Deniz remains closely involved with clients from the outset, often joining early planning sessions to help define objectives, timelines, and the shape of the work ahead. His leadership is marked by a calm presence, clear communication, and a genuine investment in the people and businesses Cedar & Cactus supports.
Josiah
Cadis
Josiah Cadis
Lead Visual Strategist
Josiah leads the design and implementation of user-facing environments, ensuring each digital touchpoint is intuitive, responsive, and grounded in brand integrity. His work spans interface architecture, interaction design, and visual systems, supporting both client work and internal initiatives. With a focus on thoughtful structure and long-term usability, Josiah helps define how Cedar & Cactus approaches digital experience with clarity and care.
Karina Elizondo
Marketing Manager
Karina is running point on marketing at Cedar & Cactus, helping shape both our internal brand and the way we support clients. She’s building campaigns, creating content, and keeping everything aligned across social, web, and email. On the client side, she’s involved in launches, strategy, and ongoing marketing support, making sure each project reaches the right audience with the right tone. Karina brings consistency, clarity, and momentum to every aspects she leads.
Karina
Elizondo
Mac Zarate
Social Media Intern
Mac supports Cedar and Cactus with content creation, trend research, and community engagement across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook. She helps draft content calendars, source creative assets, and monitor engagement while contributing fresh ideas that keep our client brands connected and growing online. Passionate about digital storytelling, Mac brings creativity and curiosity to every project, making her a valuable part of the team’s day-to-day campaigns.
Mac
Zarate
Proudly based in
Austin, TX
Investor Relations
Cedar & Cactus is an independent creative firm dedicated to building enduring, design-led brands with intention and clarity. As we expand thoughtfully across new sectors and markets, we remain open to conversations with accredited investors and family offices who share our long-term vision, measured approach, and commitment to creative excellence.
If you are interested in receiving our investor brief or initiating a confidential dialogue, we invite you to connect with us directly or submit an expression of interest.
Growth begins with a single step in the right direction.