2. What I do: I am the CEO of Social Technologies, Inc.
We create systems and applications that help people
communicate and brings them together in the process.
3. Our user base has grown to 100 million users. Social “Get Togethers” take place nationwide allowing people
to come together at numerous businesses to network. Businesses nationwide are promoting events and offers
through Social’s “Find Events” database making it easier for people to find things to do with their friends.
7. We have two offices located in Cleveland, OH and San Fransisco, CA. Each are designed beautifully
to encourage inspiration, creativity, and togetherness.
Employees are excited to show up to work because of the friendly and easy-going atmosphere.
There are numerous areas in the office for people to get together to work and socialize.
Our employees believe in our vision and strive each day to bring it to life.
9. The company has raised $75 million in investments.
These investments have gone towards building out our offices,
employing an amazing team of 50 individuals, and creating the
infrastructure needed to support our iOS, Android, and web
based services.
With companies promoting events and other promotions through
Social our revenue is now $100 million/yr.
11. Social keeps receiving many positive reviews from companies such
as Gizmodo, The Verge, CNet, numerous national newspapers,
and TV new channels including The Today Show, and GMA.
The company has been featured in Fast Company and
Entrepreneur magazine. I have personally been interviewed in
many of these publications about the importance of what the
company is doing and sharing our vision.
13. In addition to talking on TV and in magazines about
our company; I attend conferences and events all over the world
telling my story and inspiring other to follow their dreams.
15. I meet with young entrepreneurs from all across the
country/world helping them to find a path to do what
they love. In the process I help them to see that the
world is what you make it.
17. I now live in San Fransisco in a spacious three bedroom apartment.
I live with my wife (Emily) and two dogs. I primarily work at our
San Fransisco office, but frequently travel back to Cleveland to
work in our Cleveland office and to visit friends.
18. I feel accomplished and happy everyday. If there’s
a day I'm feeling unmotivated or stressed I will know
how to correct it to turn the day around.
I follow a daily routine that allows me to be the most
productive and show up for both my work and family.
Each morning I take the time to relax, meditate, and work out.
People describe me as very relaxed, focused, happy, and optimistic.
19. My family is debt free and I have $5 million set aside in savings.
I have continued to grow my income, and now live a life of financial freedom.
20. We live a fun and adventurous lifestyle. We take time to
travel to places around the world and make new experiences.
Blessed with the ability to give back; I regularly do so
through charities and volunteering.
21. I have met the people who have inspired me the most throughout
my life and now have a personal relationship with them. We help
each other out with support and resources.
I am now known as someone with many connections, and I am
known as a connector.
22. Core Values
Everything I do and every decision I make is focused around my core values:
‣ Do what you love
‣ Be authentic
‣ Give more than received
‣ Find balance