Advisors

Advisory Board Members

Chris Donaldson

Chris patented email technologies in hand: co-founded media software company RadicalMail with subsequent 30+ million dollar investment; sold company in 2002. Currently principal at ResponderX – a social media distribution company that specilaizes in Web 2.0 and RIA’s (Rich Internet Applications) . Developing new ways to grow brands, user databases, and distribution channels to maximize communication channels. @chris_donaldson

Jonny Chan, Community Manager

Jonny, Director of Online Initiatives at FriendGiftr.com, where he is responsible for executing social media campaigns and company’s internal research & development. FriendGiftr Inc is an investor backed social media & e-commerce company bringing the multi-billion dollar gift card market to Facebook; the company received funding from a member of Tech Coast Angels, won a VentureBeat.com competition for tickets to DEMO conference, and won the Henry Kravis Venture Competition at the Drucker School of Management.  @jonnychn

Jeff Seedman, Ruder Finn (PR)

Jeff has 11 years of diverse public relations experience across the technology, consumer goods and corporate branding industries. Currently manage public relations initiatives and provide communications strategy for Ruder Finn clients in the technology, consumer technology and marketing sectors. @jeffseedman

Jeff Cohn, MHS Capital

Jeff is a “buy side” venture consultant sourcing bootstrapped and buyout oriented investment opportunities in Southern California. Jeff sources investment opportunities for San Francisco based MHS Capital a $35M entrepreneur friendly venture capital fund.  @jeffcohn

Jay Meydad, Snap.com

Yovav (Jay) Meydad brings over ten years of Internet product and management experience to Snap. At Snap, Jay leads the Product Management, Project Management, UX & Design, Marketing, Business Analytics & Customer Support teams.  @jaym

Benjamin F. Kuo, SocalTech.com

Ben is the founder of SOCALTECH LLC, the publisher of socalTECH.com, a widely read newsletter and web site focused on Southern California’s high tech industry. socalTECH.com  @socaltech