The Buffalo Group
On June 5th, I was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of The Buffalo Group, the Latin American political consultancy.
Founded Checkraise
Ask me about it. Checkraise built the most modern poker technology on the market — including the first in-browser, real-money, fully legal poker game. And it gave me an excuse to spend most of my time in São Paulo for a few years and learn Portuguese.
Founded Tinak: Aramaic Art
Created the market for modern art ketubahs, taking ancient Aramaic texts and using them in modern art. Led the company to profitability, and built a fantastic and loyal community around our art and style. Now I’m Chairman – just because that makes me sound important!
Won a Presidential Election
As CEO of The Marketing Scientist, I ran the digital for Álvaro Colom Caballeros’ candidacy for the Presidency of Guatemala. We won.
Founded The Marketing Scientist on 27/7
The Marketing Scientist. Started an applied psychology lab: figuring out how to get 1+ million people buying your product. I’ve done it a few times :)
Was Senior Analyst @ Basex
Basex. Analyst, then Senior Analyst, then VP of Research at Basex. Focusing on Knowledge Management research.
Founded Tripsmith
My very first company: one of the first print-on-demand systems. Got lucky, right before The Crash.
Began Westegg on 9/11 (no, not that year)
When still a baby bopper, I founded my first site & bought my first domain on date that most people remember for some other reason that happened a few years later.