Recently had the chance to interview Mr. Paul Mongerson, founder of OurBlook.com, a political blog and blook that focuses on journalism, public issues and politics. Paul Mongerson graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. After serving in the Navy, Mongerson spent the next 40 years with Stanadyne Inc., a corporation manufacturing automotive and aircraft parts in 11 plants around the world. In the course of his career, he earned 10 patents and established the company’s International Division. He retired in 1985 as chairman and CEO. Mongerson has long pursued his interest in helping the news consumer ... Read More »

What’s up with SPARK.LY? If you are active on any of the top social networks, you’ve probably seen the posts: SPARK.LY ~ SPARK A REVOLUTION Spark.ly Are you an Amplified Individual? Internationalization, Democratization, Monetization. Amplified Individual? So I take the link to a sign-up page where I see their vision statement: Spark.ly is the definitive social and economic ecosphere that empowers people around the world to communicate, engage in commerce and have fun in a culturally aware and profitable virtual environment. Closed Beta Launch Coming June 2009. Now, that is quite a mouthful! And concepts like ‘culturally aware’ and ‘profitable ... Read More »

I chatted last night with Jonathan Eppers, Founder and President of FirstString, the first online community to cater to high school athletics on a local level, has the unique ability to automatically connect athletes within the same divisions and conferences – allowing instant access to known teammates, opponents and friends. He talked to me about his startup FirstString’s opportunities, practices and future. Me : Please tell our readers about your background and your role in the ‘FirstString.com’? Jonathan Eppers : I am the Founder and President of FirstString. A former multi-sport high school athlete and Product Manager for MySpace, I ... Read More »

I chatted this week with Joe Marchese, Co-Founder and President of SocialVibe, the only social network that allows users to transform their time online and their presence on social networks into real charitable donations. He talked to me about his venture funded social startup SocialVibe’s opportunities, practices and future. Me : Please tell our readers about your background and your role in the ‘SocialVibe’? Joe Marchese : I am a co-founder and President of SocialVibe. Before SocialVibe I had a chance to work either at, or as a consultant for a lot of great Internet companies such as Monster.com. Me ... Read More »

Recently had the chance to interview Mr. Tariq Dag Steinberg Khan, CMO of Nimbuzz, an innovative company aiming to change the face of mobile communications. Nimbuzz provides the tools to connect the 2.2 billion global users of mobile devices with the 1.1 billion global Internet users in real time and for free. Me : Hello Mr. Khan, please tell our readers about your background and your role in the Nimbuzz? Tariq : My career started on Wall Street doing M&A and moved onto management consulting. But I quickly found my passion in identifying, and then helping to launch and build ... Read More »