In the News
We tend to get a bit braggadocios when it comes to our Members, and here’s why:
GN MEMBER DAN MCCLORY RECIEVES KNIGHTHOOD
Dan J. McClory received a Knighthood in the 2011 Honors list of individuals conferred by His Royal Highness Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, Grand Master of the historic Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy. Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy is the son of the late King Umberto II of Italy. The Savoy Orders are ancient orders of knighthood which date back to the Crusades, have traditionally been devoted to charitable works, and recognize individuals for their contributions in public service, medicine, the arts, music, government, business and philanthropy. More.
GN MEMBER DAVID JOHNSON FEATURED IN PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL
David Johnson's effort to provide an online home for active and veteran military personnel is getting a second, more robust tour of duty. ArmedZilla.com plans to launch its rebuilt website on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, after a year during which it attracted outside investment, brought in advisers and programmers, and began prepping for expansion. View more.
GN MEMBERS GERIK DEGNER AND TODD MARKER TEAM UP TO LANUCH NEW PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM
Gerik Degner and Todd Marker have teamed to launch a new private equity firm, Alpine Pacific Capital, which specializes in the acquisition of closely held companies in the lowermiddle market. Congrats!
TIME MAGAZINE NAMES JASON LIEBMAN'S COMPANY HOWCAST ONE OF THE BEST WEBSITES OF 2011
Time recently released the best websites of 2011. Among the contendors was Howcast.com, founded by Jason Liebman. The site covers everything from But as the site's name suggests, these videos are instructional in nature, including everything from "How to Become a Professional Cake Decorator" to "How to Achive Oil Independence (a video GNF and Howcas produced)." Some of the videos are earnest and serious, but the most engaging ones tackle topics in a playful manner even when the subject is mundane and the advice is practical. -Time
VANITY FAIR NAMES JARED COHEN ON THE LIST OF THE 'NEXT ESTABLISHMENT'
The list list, released annually, honors rising talent in the areas of tech, media policy and business. More.
BRYAN MISTELE’S COMPANY INRIX ANNOUNCES $60 MILLION OFFER
INRIX, the Kirkland traffic-data company, has made an offer of $60 million to acquire ITIS Holdings, a leading traffic info provider based in the U.K. Combined, INRIX and ITIS will reach more than 150 million consumers in 30 countries. This acquisition of ITIS will further strengthen INRIX's role in the evolving ecosystem to drive ubiquitous availability of rich traffic information and driver services globally to consumers, businesses and government agencies. - INRIX
SCOTT STANZEL CONSIDERING SENATE RACE IN WASHINGTON
Scott, a former spokesman for President George W. Bush is considering a campaign for U.S. Senate in Washington state.He will look at whether to challenge Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell in a race next year. Stanzel campaigned against the proposed state income tax for high-earners last year and currently operates a public relations firm in Seattle. More.
JASON LIEBMAN FEATURED IN MEN'S JOURNAL:REVOLUTION BY REMOTE
When American soldiers in Iraq found a terrorist training manual in 2007, tech mogul and Gen Next Member, Jason Liebman, had one thought: Why don’t the good guys have one of those? A recent Men’s Journal article discusses how Jason Liebman and Jared Cohen(another GN Member) have become revolutionary social media leaders.-Men’s Journal
MARK KERSEY RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL IN SAN DIEGO
GN Member Mark Kersey is the front runner for a seat in the San Diego City Council. Way to step up, Mark! He recently wrote "Let's Fix San Diego Now" for the Flashreport (published by GN Member Jon Fleischman). Please support Mark's campaign. He's the first GN Member running for a full-time position in public office!
SCOTT STANZEL ON FOX NEWS
Scott Stanzel was recently on Fox News providing commentary on the lewd photos that surfaced of New York Congressman Weiners. – Fox News
TERRI SJODIN'S BOOK MAKES BEST SELLER LIST
"Small Message Big Impact." written by Terri Sjodin was listed as one of USA TODAY's best selling money books.It also made #4 on the Wall Street Journal Best Seller List under the Hardcover/Business category and #12 on the New York Times Best Seller List under the Hardcover/Advice category. More.
BRYAN MISTELE NOMINATED FOR ERNST AND YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Gen Next Member Bryan Mistele is one of 27 finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Pacific Northwestern region. The award will be announced on June 10, 2011. – Ernst & Young
AARON BARE NAMED IN "40 UNDER 40"
GNAZ Member Aaron Bare of Buzz Mouth Media is featured in the Phoenix Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” “40 Under 40” premiers some of the most prominent leaders under 40 in the Phoenix area. - Phoenix Business Journal
GN MEMBER ANTHONY NANULA SELLS CONVENIENCE STORE TO 7-11
7-Eleven Inc. has agreed to buy the Wilson Farms convenience store chain.. The homegrown Wilson Farms chain consists of 188 stores in New York State. Wilson Farms locations are currently owned by WFI Group, which is led by the Nanula family. Wilson Farms
ALI JAHANGIRI APPOINTED TO OC FAIRBOARD
Ali Jahangiri was recently appointed to the OC Fairboard, formerly known as the 32nd District Agricultural Association, oversees the Orange County fairgrounds. More.
CLEAN-TECH NAMED ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING SEGMENTS OF OC ECONOMY: GN MEMBER KEVIN MALONEY QUOTED IN LA TIMES
The clean-tech market is one of the fastest growing segments of Orange County's economy. according Hundreds of green companies have settled in the area, including GN Member Kevin Maloney's company QuantumSphere. "Orange County is typically known more as a software, hardware and biotechnology area," he said. "But there's a shift now that's been happening, a thrust towards more clean-tech-related companies." More
BRYAN MISTELE FEATURED ON 60 'MINUTES'
Gen Next Member and Inrix CEO Bryan Mistele was recently featured on "60 Minutes". Lesley Stahl interviewed him on the potential impact an income tax in the state of Washington would have on small business, if the bill were passed. The debate has national implications as law makers continue to argue over various policies aimed at increasing much needed revenue.
GEN NEXT MEMBER MICHA MIKAILIAN WAS PROFILED IN THE SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
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GEN NEXT MENTIONED IN SO SCOTTSDALE MAGAZINE
The November issue of So Scottsdale featured the Gen Next Program with Jared Cohen, Director of Google Ideas. Jared spoke about youth and technology in the Middle East. He is a Member of Gen Next. More.
JUSTIN CHOI FEATURED ON CNBC's 'STREET SIGNS' AND CAR AND DRIVER
According to 'Street Signs' , 'Cartown' (owned by Cie Studios) could very well be the next social gaming phenomenon. Justin Choi, CEO of Cie Studios was recently interviewed by CNBC and Car and Driver to talk about the Cartown's unique features, as well as the success story behind his game. 'Car Town' is one of the largest games available on Facebook., with brands such as Ferrari, Toyota and Ford appearing in the game. View clip.
VANETIK FOUNDATION - MEDICAL CAMP, NEPAL
The Center for Global Change will accompany Rescue Humanity (both are 501c(3) charities (www.centerforglobalchange.org and www.rescuehumanity.org), October 22nd through the November 3rd to visit and assist several orphanages and the remote village in the Himalayas for the Vanetik Foundation Medical Camp Nepal 2010. The goal of this trip is to aid Rescue Humanity in providing medical treatment, clothes, communication devices, sports equipment, toys, computers, and other educational materials to children who’d otherwise never get the assistance they need and deserve. Philanthropist Yuri Vanetik (and the Yuri Vanetik Foundation) is the underwriter of the project.
BRENT FREI'S IPHONE APP SMARTSHEET WAS FEATURED IN INFORMATION WEEK AND OTHERS
GN SEA member Brent Frei's iPhone App Smartsheet was picked second in Information Week's lit of the top 15 Google Apps for Business. Smartsheet was also mentioned in Eweek's list of "Top Ten Apps From the Google Apps Marketplace" and in CRN's feature, "Watch Out Hotmail: A Closer Look at Gmail Contextual Gadgets." More.
