Business Rockstars

William Quigley joined Clearstone Venture Partners (formerly idealab Capital Partners) shortly after its formation and concentrates on its Internet, Gaming and Communications related investments. William’s current portfolio reflects his belief in the enormous opportunities in the consumer Internet, wireless and enterprise markets (Xfire.com, Titan Gaming, AOptix Technologies, SoonR, Meru Networks, Novariant). He is also focused on emerging companies offering managed services in the enterprise and consumer sectors (Communicado, Spock Networks). William is a member of the board of directors of AOptix Technologies, Meru Networks, Novariant, SoonR, Xfire and Evertune.

Tamar Geller is a New York Times bestselling author & as OPRAH says “A Life Coach for Dogs and their People”. Known for her innovative methods, enthusiasm, and celebrity clients like Ben Affleck, John Stewart, Larry King, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, & of course OPRAH, Tamar has transformed lives and impacted relationships not only for dogs but also of people. The Loved Dog method that Tamar created close to 30 yrs ago is based on the knowledge she acquired as an intelligence officer and from the wisdom of nature during the time she spent observing wolves in the wild. Understanding firsthand the challenges of being a veteran Tamar has created a nonprofit program Operation Heroes & Hounds that measurably empowers the lives of veterans and shelter dogs.Preferring the term “life coach” to “dog trainer,” and “well-mannered” to “obedient,” she provides insight to millions of dog enthusiasts nationwide as the former resident dog expert on “The Today Show.” Tamar has also appeared several times on O

Banks are a staple in our lives and communities. So how did Ben Katz disrupt the banking industry??? Find out now!!!

Shawn Gold has over 20 years of experience in communications planning, digital marketing, content strategy and revenue optimization for consumer facing internet companies. He is currently head of entertainment brand partnerships at Wattpad.com, the worlds largest storytelling platform and one of the fastest growing mobile content sites in the world. Previously he oversaw sales, marketing and content development as CMO of Inside Studios, a video and mobile app company creating shows with over 1 billion views on YouTube and MSN. Until 2007, he was CMO, head of marketing & content for MySpace. At MySpace Gold spearheaded the development and implementation of marketing initiatives and campaigns for MySpace during its growth from 25 to 110 million users worldwide. Prior to MySpace he was a partner and the founding publisher of Weblogs, Inc., a network of popular blogs that included Engadget, Joystiq and Autoblog, now part of AOL. As head of communications planning for Rare Medium, Shawn helped launch digital c

Kids all over the country are playing “non-contact” football--during such things as flag football, off-season padless practice, and athletic period--believing that "non-contact" means just that, ZERO contact. However, we believe there’s no such thing as “non-contact” football. In football, players are always crossing and converging on a single point; this makes contact inevitable. Additionally, many injuries occur downfield, when multiple players are going for the ball--a situation in which avoiding contact is nearly impossible. Former NFL players Joey LaRocque and Caleb Hanie realized this over the course of their careers, in which they saw countless soft tissue injuries to the head and face during "non-contact" football, flag football, and high school padless practices. After retiring from the NFL, Joey and Caleb decided something needed to be done about this gap between perception and reality.

If you don't know me, the easiest way to think of me is as the CEO of Goldstar, the world's greatest audience generation company for live entertainment. With the other two co-founders, Rich Webster and Robert Graff, we have painstakingly and lovingly built a company over the last several years that I'm extremely proud of.If you don't know Goldstar, think of us as that cool friend some people have who know where all the fun shows in town are and can get you in at half price. The good thing is that it's a lot easier than finding a friend like that because all you have to do is go to goldstar.com and sign up for free.Like all high-powered Internet executives, I started out by getting an English degree. No, seriously.

Billy Zane is best known for his achievements as an actor in over 100 films and television shows. Mr. Zane is also an general Partner in Armada Enterprises, Inc. a private equity company with interests in sectors ranging from energy, hospitality, aerospace, to maritime and media. He is also an accomplished painter with private exhibitions in London, Miami and Los Angeles.

Growing up in southern California, I spent much of my free time playing in the ocean and many summers harvesting vegetables at a family farm. In my early 20s, as a top buyer for a French fashion designer in Beverly Hills, I was constantly on the go. So when I became pregnant with my first child, it didn't occur to me to slow down. Some say I sped up.Like many expecting moms, I started scrutinizing my lifestyle. Okay, I admit, I took it farther than most! I initiated what has become an ongoing endeavor to purify body, home, and way of life with a mission to raise my family in a natural, eco-friendly environment. I became a vegetarian, eating only locally grown, organic foods purchased from my local farmer's market. I stocked up on organic cloth diapers for my newborn and devoted myself to breastfeeding. I started gardening and composting. And for the first time in my life, I began scrutinizing labels. Unable to decipher some of the ingredients in the baby shampoo I found in a local health food store, I consult

In the world of sports, there are winners and there’s everyone else. On rare occasion, one of those winners will transcend that very title, transcend their sport and rise beyond the rafters. Jordan, LeBron, Peyton, Phelps, Tiger – super-human athletes who’s combination of skill, drive, determination and sheer will to become the greatest set them apart. When you reach that platform, you’ve become a “LOCK.” While we can’t all become Locks on the field, the world of Fantasy Sports currently offers an alternative outlet to over 41 million Americans. But despite being the 9th fastest growing industry in the world, most have been playing the same way, on the same platforms for the last 15 years. As technology evolves, stagnation within a market becomes problematic, and ultimately offers incredible opportunity to elicit change. We at SportsLock decided to be that “change.”

Late Night Talk Show focused on Science and Technology, following the format of a Late Night Talk Show (such as “Jimmy Fallon” and “Conan”) but is based on the belief that scientists and engineers are the new rock-stars. #tomorrowshow - www.thetomorrowshow.ioAn electronics business specialist, with 15+ years experience in product development, buying & marketing, operations and management at international retailers and innovative start-ups. Strong technical background (Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering), coupled with ability to successfully work with senior management. Proven record for increasing sales and financial performance of category/product. Highly creative and innovative (recipient of visionary award), with genuine passion for technology.

Swagbucks.com is the leading destination for earning real rewards through online activities you already do every day. At home or on the go, you can conveniently earn Swag Bucks when you: Shop your favorite stores, Search the web, Answer surveys; Discover great deals; Watch videos; or Play games. Swag Bucks can be redeemed easily for cash or gift cards to your favorite stores. With over 13 million members, Swagbucks.com has awarded over 85 million dollars in real rewards. Always free to join, Swagbucks.com is the smartest and most rewarding way to spend your time online. Swagbucks is a subsidiary of Prodege LLC and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Sandra is a veteran leader and/or co-founder of several innovative high-growth ventures--including one company acquired by Groupon, another acquired by Microsoft, another that successfully exited to an EMC competitor, and others recognized for notable industry awards (SIIA CODiE winner for best online & mobile solution, New Venture Challenge winner, Grammy-nominee). Formerly a "Big 4" management consultant (Deloitte, IBM), she focused on Strategy & Operations for the TMT industries (Technology / Media & Entertainment / Telecom). She has also produced original entertainment featured internationally on MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Pandora, iTunes, Amazon, and over 40 film festivals worldwide.A Fulbright Scholar, Sandra earned a master’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford University’s School of Engineering, a bachelor’s degree in English from Princeton University, and two certifications in Business Management and Business Leadership from Harvard University. Additionally, Sandra enjoyed training in impr

everyStory is a cloud-based story-sharing platform that acts like an interactive photo-album on a mobile device (initially on an iPad). It records all the audio someone is saying as they naturally flip through photos. It then allows the stories to be shared securely with others who can then add new photos to those stories or new stories to those photos ultimately creating private micro-social networks that archive important memories through long-term cloud storage.

Everybody has a good idea from time-to-time. The thing that separates passing thoughts from realities is follow through and execution.At Scienz, we started farting out ideas for things to make our lives easier back in our college dorm rooms at the University of Minnesota, but alas, we had no money or tangible skills to take action.A conveniently-located makerspace in Minneapolis and the versatile skillset and helpful nature of its members enabled us start tinkering with the first concept we aimed to launch, Mini Beer Pong. The good ideas you had last night remembered today...

I don't work. I build businesses for fun.With a passion for entrepreneurship and people I created Foundr, a digital magazine available on the Apple Newsstand and Android "Google Play Store" in 2013.Since then I have been fortunate to interview and connect with some of the most interesting, innovative entrepreneurs and business leaders in the world today including: Sir Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss and many more to share their insights and stories with the readers of Foundr Magazine.

In 1925 Joseph Smutek set up shop on a leafy street on the western outskirts of Paris. His business was raincoats and Smutek quickly become known in the area for the quality and utility of his garments. As his sons took over the family business in 1940, World War II found its way to the heart of the city. The family went into hiding, eventually immigrating to the US and the family business closed its doors indefinitely. Now, 75 years later, Daniel Smith—the great-grandson of founder Joseph Smutek—is reviving the brand as Ketums. The brand's first offering (fittingly a raincoat) invokes the spirit of its namesake with a commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail and utilizing the finest materials available.

Lorna Jane Clarkson is the founder of multi-award-winning activewear label Lorna Jane. Today, she represents MORE than activewear by inspiring women to live their best life through Active Living and the daily practice of Move Nourish Believe. Lorna’s story began 25 years ago when she single-handedly revolutionized women’s fitness clothing and began building the Active Living category.

Award winning automotive video content creator, digital marketing expert and Co-Founder of GTChannel Inc. GTChannel, the largest automotive multi-channel network on YouTube, includes more than 650 channels, 2,500,000 subscribers and 25 million unique video views each month. The flagship YouTube channel is a leading digital automotive media property with 2 million unique video views every month with 250,000 subscribers. I get to produce awesome online video content with partners and brands.

Stephanie Horbaczewski is the Co-Founder/President/CEO, STYLE HAUL, the largest global style community of more than 6,000 content creators across more than 63 countries, with 500 million viewers and fans, across 4 major platforms. Learn from one of the nest in the fashion industry!

Michael Koranda and Aaron May- Co-Founders, Pacific Issue, whose quest is to rid the world of boring shirts by taking 9 measurements instead of generically sizing you up, using quality materials, expert tailors, hand-picked fabrics, and battle testing their shirts with discerning men from all walks of life.