In the News
We tend to get a bit braggadocios when it comes to our Members, and here’s why:
TODD RUSTMAN FEATURED IN WSJ ARTICLE
Todd Rustman was recently featured in the article 'Aging Baby Boomers Need a Bucket Brigade'. "Managing distribution is much harder than managing accumulation," says Todd Rustman. 'For one thing, he says, there are more variables, primarily the addition of mortality to infamous unknowables such as market conditions. Rustman divides a retiree's money into five-year buckets, and invests each bucket as a separate nest egg based on analytics that factor in longevity, gains and average inflation. "We end up with very little risk for the next five or 10 years, and more exposure to equities over the long term," he says.' Read entire article.
ALEX BHATHAL LAUNCHES SWIMSPOT.COM
Whether you call it swimwear, bathing suit, swimsuit, or two piece, bikini is spelled the same in every language. SwimSpot is the ultimate destination for the haute brands in chic women's swimwear. Swimspot carries designers from Hurley, reef, Ella Moss, Splendid, St. John, Luxe, Tommy Hilfiger and More.
MANUEL RAMIREZ ELECTED PRESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
CEO and President Manuel J. Ramirez, CPA, has been unanimously elected president of the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) by its 15-member board. A resident of Laguna Niguel, Calif., Ramirez served as the CBA's vice president in 2009 and has been an active board member of the organization since his appointment by Gov. Schwarzenegger in 2007.
As president, Ramirez will further the CBA's mission to develop, enforce and maintain statewide accountancy practice standards by centering the organization's focus on ethics and education. Under his leadership, the board will work to further establish the industry's reputation as one of the most ethical professions in the country through new ethics requirements and the recently-adopted mandatory peer review program.
HOWCAST CEO JASON LIEBMAN DE-BRIEFS US ON IRAQ
"Howcast CEO Jason Liebman and about a dozen other Internet executives from companies like Google, Twitter, AT&T and Wordpress came back from a State Department-organized five-day trip to Iraq. There, they met with diginatries, business people and students. In this clip, Jason de-briefs us on what he saw, heard and learned about tech business in Iraq."
JARED COHEN MENTIONED IN TOP 10 INTERNET MOMENTS OF THE DECADE
The top ten Internet moments of the decade note Gen Next Member Jared Cohen, of the U.S. State Department, asking Twitter to delay a planned shutdown for maintenance in reaction to the dubious results from Iran's Presidential election. "The opposition took to social networking and the "Twitter Revolution" was born. The Web let protesters beam images from the chaotic country at a time when mainstream media outlets had been severely hampered. Twitter is fundamental in spreading news."
BRIAN SPERRY TO GUEST STAR ON TRAVEL CHANNEL SHOW - 'MEET THE NATIVES'
"It's their first trip to America. They have never owned a TV before. Now they'll be on TV." Brian Sperry and his family (one of GN's daring Members), recently hosted natives from the Pacific island of Tanna on the Travel Channel's newest TV show, "Meet the Natives. "Five ambassadors from the Tanna Tribe who have a very limited idea of the world beyond their island are brought to America, thrown into society, and discover some of life's most simple pleasures like watching football and enjoying snow for the first time. Sunday, December 13th will premiere these tribesmen's visit to Orange County, CA, where they will soak up the sun, smoke cigars, and attend a Botox party. Meet the Natives premieres Sunday, November 29th on the Travel Channel.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MANAGING YOUR LIFE INSURANCE POLICY - TODD RUSTMAN WRITES FOR 'WORTH' MAGAZINE
Leading wealth advisor and President of GR Capital Asset Management, Todd Rustman, recently wrote an article for Worth Magazine where he discusses life settlements and the importance of managing your life insurance policy. "Given current estate tax exemption amounts and asset devaluations, many clients are overinsured or in premium-financed policies...the total amount of insurance might no longer be necessary." Rustman's advice is to 'get advice' on what you own. Understand and make sure what you have in place is optimal. More.
Kevin Maloney - CEO Centerfold
Gen Next Member Kevin Maloney was recently featured as OC Metro CEO Centerfold for September 09. Congrats Kevin!
Jared Pobre: Entrepreneur of the Year
Ernst and Young recently awarded Member Jared Pobre with the prestigious Entrepreneur Of the Year Award for outstanding achievements with his growing business. As Founder and CEO of Future Ads, Jared has established one of the fastest growing firms dedicated to innovative online media and marketing solutions, and it has become apparent to everyone in Future Ads' path. The company was named the sixth fastest-growing web property overall by Gamevance.com, and its in-text advertising product, Resultlinks, was named Innovative Internet Product of the Year by TechAmerica. Jared's company has experienced about 300% revenue growth in 2008. Gen Next is proud of Jared's success and congratulates him on his accolades.
Gen Next Members Launch Video on "How to Help a Child with Autism"
Gen Next Members Jason Liebman and Glen Ackerman deliver a video on "How To Help A Child With Autism." TACA has been an invaluable resource to the creation of this video and works to provide information, resources, and support to families affected by autism, and in turn strengthen the autism community in America.
KEITH JONES FEATURED IN 'SDBJ': NO SHORTAGE OF PAID PARKING SPACE IN A DOWN ECONOMY Ali Jahangiri Appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to the Law Review Commission
Gen Next Member Ali Jahangiri has recently been appointed by Gov. Schwarzenegger to the Law Revision Commission. The commission examines common law, state law and judicial decisions for defects and recommends reforms. It submits its recommendations to the Governor and Members of the legislature.
Bryan Mistele: "Fifty Tech Start Ups You Should Know"
Business Week recently recognized Member Bryan Mistele's company, Inrix, Inc., as one of the "Fifty Tech Start Ups You Should Know." Inrix offers traffic information and solutions to consumers. While many sites and services simply provide information to get from point A to point B, Inrix offers real-time, historical and predictive context to traffic patterns in order to find the most efficient path. Inrix's services have been picked up by companies such as TomTom and Microsoft Corp.
