Video interview with Lynn Perkins CoFounder UrbanSitter.com, a service that enables parents and babysitters to connect online through Facebook and their existing networks. A startup veteran, Lynn offers more than 15 years of experience marketing and selling to Gen X and Gen Y.Prior to founding to UrbanSitter, Lynn served as founder and CEO of Xuny.com and VP of Business Development at Bridgepath.com. At companies like Gap Inc., LaSalle Partners and Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Lynn gained extensive business and transaction experience. Lynn is also the proud mom of twin boys and a graduate of Stanford University.
The New Value Movement #futureofmoney
Video interview with Joe Johnston, CoFounder/CEO Connect.Me, a new reputation and people discovery network. Connect.Me is creating a consolidated platform for social verification and trust in P2P and freelance economies. In 2011, Connect.Me won the prestigious Privacy Award from the European Identity Conference for its groundbreaking trust framework and business model. Previous to Connect.Me, Joe co-founded Popcast, the first P2P video broadcasting network, acquired by VideoEgg (SAY Media). Joe has also served as a consultant and advisor for startups, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies including 350.org, GE, Limited Brands, and Interscope Records. You can find Joe @Connect.me & on Twitter @joejohnston
Christina Brodbeck: Angel Investing & Startups
Video interview with Christina Brodbeck, CoFounder The Icebreak, a fun and new service that helps couples to create more rewarding relationships with snack-sized activities that take no more than two minutes a day. Facebook is for friends, dating sites are for singles, theicebreak is for couples. Prior to theicebreak, Christina was a founding team member at YouTube and the company’s first UI Designer. She later went on to lead UI for YouTube Mobile, is an active angel investor, and mentors at various places including 500 Startups and The Designer Fund.