- Steve Rubel
Steve Rubel is a senior marketing strategist and one of the most influential bloggers in the world, according to Technorati. He currently serves as senior vice president in Edelman's me2revolution practice. Edelman is the largest independent global PR firm. Widely viewed as an expert on conversational marketing, Rubel is often sought out as a speaker and appears frequently in the press. He has been named to several prestigious lists, including: Media Magazine's Media 100, the . . .
- Michael Arrington
I am the editor of TechCrunch and owner of the TechCrunch Network of blog and podcasting sites.
- Doc Searls
Doc Searls is Senior Editor of Linux Journal , which has been covering the world's fastest-growing operating system since Version 1.0, in 1994. He is a co-author of The Cluetrain Manifesto , perhaps the only book (and probably the only bestseller) that began as a rant on a Web site. He also writes Doc Searls Weblog , which usually ranks well up in Technorati's Top 100 blogs (out of about 2.7 million).
- Kevin Rose
Robert Kevin Rose (born February 21, 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; better known as Kevin Rose) is best known for founding the social-bookmarking site Digg and as former co-host of the TechTV show "The Screen Savers" (later "Attack of the Show!" on G4) until his departure from the network in May 2005. He attended UNLV for computer science, but dropped out to pursue the 90's tech boom.
- Craig Newmark
Craig Alexander Newmark (born 6 December 1952 in Morristown, New Jersey) is an American Internet entrepreneur best known for being the founder of the San Francisco-based website Craigslist. Newmark attended Morristown High School. Upon graduation he attended college at Case Western Reserve University. Newmark is a vocal advocate of keeping the Internet free. He has donated $10,000 to a non-profit group, NewAssignment.Net, …
- Om Malik
Om Malik is the founder of GigaOmniMedia, Inc., an online news and weblog that delivers technology news, analysis, and opinions to a monthly global audience of one million consumers and professionals interested in the world of hi-tech. His daily rants on tech/telecom and broadband can be found at http://gigaom.com . Panel: Panel Discussion: Scaling and High Availability Challenges
- Caterina Fake
What she does: The co-founder of Flickr (now owned by Yahoo), Fake was one of the pioneers of the site-based photo sharing model. Before Flickr, sharing photographs meant sending them piecemeal as email attachments. The site is now widely used as a photo repository by individuals and companies alike. How she got there: Fake graduated with a BA in English from Vassar.
- Xeni Jardin
Xeni Jardin (born August 5 1972) is a journalist and weblogger in the United States. She is known for her position as co-editor of the collaborative weblog Boing Boing; as a contributor to "Wired" and "Wired News", and as a correspondent for the National Public Radio show "Day to Day". She has also worked as a guest technology news commentator for television networks such as CNN, Fox News and ABC.
- The Scary Guy
At 6ft tall, 18 stone and tattooed from head to toe ... The Scary Guy is quite possibly the most powerful Agent For Change on the planet today! The Power to Create World Peace Lives Within Each and Everyone of Us. - The Scary Guy 2000
- Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). is an American billionaire entrepreneur. He is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, an NBA franchise; and Chairman of HDNet, an HDTV cable network.
- Cory Doctorow
A former EFF staff member and recipient of EFF's 2007 Pioneer Award , Cory Doctorow is now an EFF fellow. In addition to being an award-winning author of both science fiction and nonfiction works, he is co-editor of the popular weblog Boing Boing . His novels include Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom ; Little Brother ; and Eastern Standard Tribe . He enjoys googling for interesting facts about long walks on the beach.
- Idan Gafni
Idan Gafni is an award winning mobile expert and entrepreneur. Using a creativity technique he created named “Object Pairing”, Idan harnesses innovation to create mobile value added services. Services are based on mobile interaction, contextual awareness, user-generated content, and dynamic content, using the advantages of technologies such as SMS, MMS, IVVR, and WEB technologies. In the past, Idan served as the innovation manager of Orange Israel, part of the Hutchison 3 telecom group.
- Andrey Golub
BSc- Applied Mathematics/ Software Engineering, PhD- Systems Analysis and Design. Who's Who in the World- 2008 (Marquis), . Prof: IT/TLC/Web Project- Product Manager, Sr.Systems/ Business Analyst and Team Leader. Web: Web 2.0 Evangelist and Researcher (Marketing 2.0/ PR 2.0/ Community Manager) with some broad experience in leading Open-Community (and Open-Source) projects.Co-founder, VP and IT/Web Manager of Business Club 2.0 Milan-IN (official LinkedIn Italia supporter Club).
- Gary Williams
I work in international IT and change management. See LinkedIn and ecademy for my professional profile, references and resume. I'm an Open Networker open to connect on gary.williams@runbox.com at ecademy.com, plaxo.com, linkedin.com, konnects.com, naymz.com and facebook.com. Email is best to contact me. I work hard, love friends and family, having fun, sport, cars, motorbikes and very loud music. Life is short, you get one shot and I figure I've had more than half of mine already! :-)
- Jon Radoff
Jon Radoff (b. September 17, 1972) is an American entrepreneur and game designer. His work has focused on online communities, Internet media and computer games. Radoff was a co-founder of NovaLink, an early internet service provider. In 1991, while at NovaLink, he created "Legends of Future Past", one of the first commercial MMORPGs. Another early game he wrote was "Space Empire Elite", a bulletin board system strategy game for Atari ST BBSes.
- Steve Badera
Steve Badera is currently a senior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, majoring in computer and systems engineering. Steve´s area of expertise are software engineering, computer and network security, and IT/Networking. Steve also has an extensive background in Biomedical engineering and Polymer and Materials Science.
- Alisha Wright
- Bill Austin
Accomplished Systems Engineer with extensive experience in Security and Internet Architecture, Information Systems and Project Management. Proven successes in defining and developing complex systems and problem solving involving wireless and Internet technologies as well as the invention of integrated systems applications. Internet marketing expert with extensive experience in improving bottom line performance for medium sized manufacturing and distribution company marketing efforts. . . .
- Rianne Doeve
www.spock.com/riannedoeve and http://www.HierMagHetWel.nl
- Rikki Arundel
Rikki Arundel Founder and First President of the Professional Speakers Association, Rikki Arundel is a truly unique International Keynote Speaker, a master communicator and entertainer with a unique ability to transition the gender divide.
- Renee Blodgett
As President and Founder of Blodgett Communications, Renee Blodgett offers a very personalized approach of working with her clients, their customers and the influencers that impact them. She has been providing full service corporate communications, public relations and marketing consulting for worldwide technology companies and executives for nearly twenty years.
- An de Jonghe
Headhunter for the ICT market with a business approach. (3600+ connections) Ceo of TrendQ.eu Organizer of ThinkTomorrow.eu Author of "Social Networks Around The World: How is Web 2.0 Changing Your Daily Life?"
- Laura Levitan
- Claudio Vaccaro
Web 2.0 & Social Networking Product Marketing @Libero.it | Founder @Socialware.it | Founder @Crazy-Marketing.it | Blogger | Photographer
- David Berkowitz
Current Roles: * Director of Strategic Planning - 360i; * Columnist - MediaPost's Search Insider (100 columns to date); Other Highlights: * Speaker with OMMA East and West, Digital Media Wire's Games & Mobile Forum, Ad:Tech, Search Insider Summit, The Wall Street Transcript, Frost & Sullivan, eComXpo, Magazine Publishers of America, and other events; * Blogger: MarketersStudio.com, AdTechBlog, RichMediaToday.com, ReverseDirectMarketing.com, MarketingVox, nowEurope; * Director of . . .
- Jim Turner
Freelance marketing strategist and direct response copywriter. If you're looking to significantly increase the sale of your products/services, online or offline, email me today: jim.turner.marketing@gmail.com
- Ashley Kingsley
Daughter. Friend. Wife. Mom. Business Woman. Community Buzz Agent. Avid Networker. Denver Native. Marketing Junkie. Dog Lover. Sleep deprived. Camper. Hiker. Social Networking Groupie. Movie Goer.
- Anonymous Spocker
Exceptional technical specialist with an in depth knowledge of all aspects of systems and information management. A Highly developed communicator and recognised authority on Oracle architectures and technologies.
- Dave McClure
Dave McClure has been geeking out in Silicon Valley for almost twenty years as a software developer, entrepreneur, startup advisor, angel investor, blogger, & internet marketing nerd. He is an advisor or investor for Mint, Mashery, Simply Hired, TeachStreet, Oortle, CrazyEgg, SlideShare, Eventvue, RichRelevance, HealthUnity, & Canopy Financial. Dave is the conference chair for Graphing Social Patterns, and a co-chair for Web 2.0 Expo.
- Aldon Hynes
Old guard geek, interested in politics, technology and social media.
- Joyce Bettencourt
I currently work full-time, freelance doing virtual world development for online spaces such as Second Life and am a blogmistress for Global Kids, NYC on their youth focused blog http://www.holymeatballs.org. I also am an avid twitterer and you can find me on twitter as RhiannonSL. In my spare time, when I can find some, I write poetry and draw.
- Danielle Brigida
Danielle is the Associate Operations Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation, specializing in the use of social media and other tools to engage activists to protect wildlife. She loves research and science and has always had a passion for animals. Danielle is NWF's lead voice on the social web, where she tracks emerging trends and finds the most effective ways to engage individuals for wildlife causes.
- Evgeni Lestanski
Over 24 years of professional experience in research, small and micro- business management, consulting and opennetworking.
- Mauro Turcatti
Mauro Turcatti (aka Iron Mauro) is a public relations and marketing strategist. He currently serves as Senior Associate at Burson-Marsteller (WPP Group), the global public relations and public affairs firm. He is based in Milan, Italy. Prior to this he worked for Edelman, the largest independent global PR firm, Politiké (part of Chiara Associati), a political marketing boutique, and the Milan Chamber of Commerce.
- Franco Denari
Direct experience with advising in strategic marketing, strategic analysis, marketing consulting, advertising online, online entertaiment company focused on virtual worlds and social networking.Interested in early-stage startups as well as companies “on the bubble.”Online adv, marketing.
- Luca Oliverio
- daniela barbosa
An information consultant fascinated by trends in information delivery and helping customers achieve successful information delivery strategies for enterprise users including collaboration with social software and other web 2.0 applications. A highly effective information consultant with a successful track record in delivering cost effective solutions to Fortune 500 clients in the Computers/IT, Consumer Products, Consulting, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Financial industry . . .
- George A. Dearing
If you couldn't tell, I'm a curious technologist and communications practitioner. I work with all sorts of clients as founder of The Dearing Group LLC. You can reach me at george at dearing group dot com.
- Chris Brogan
Chris Brogan is a social media expert specializing in building communities using digital tools. He is co-founder of PodCamp , a free unconference exploring the use of social media like podcasting and videoblogging to build relationships. He produces the Video on the Net conference for Pulvermedia and blogs at Chrisbrogan.com
- Dimitri Hage
Over 20 years in leadership and general management experience in sales, marketing and business development in building successful organizations for both large multi-national corporations and leading-edge technology start-up companies in the voice and data communications industry (both wireless and wireline) in the US and abroad. Strong combination of technology, sales, and operating skills to provide effective product and systems solutions to customer challenges resulting in rapid . . .