our mission
The company's mission is to leverage the power of the Internet by delivering the timely market intelligence that is critical to success in today's hyper-competitive business world.
We are driven to build great products that people can rely on, and solve our own frustrations around information overload at the same time. We think our tagline of "More Knowledge. Less Noise" says it all.
management team
ARI NEWMAN, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Ari is an experienced entrepreneur who thrives on the challenges and opportunities that define early stage companies. In his 12+ years in the high-tech sector, Ari has amassed a broad range of experience working with internet applications, enterprise software, service delivery, customer service and product management. Prior companies include Newman Venture Advisors, CreekPath Systems, Novell/Volera, and others. Read Ari's blog
TOM CHIKOORE, FOUNDER AND CTO
Tom is a software engineering leader with extensive experience in the architecture, design and development of major enterprise software systems. Prior to founding Filtrbox, Tom was a principal software engineer and software architect at Oracle and JD Edwards. He’s a great blogger and regularly posts on his personal blog and contributes to ColoardoStartups.com as well.
PATRICK CAMERON, DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
Patrick brings a wealth of experience delivering software solutions to the enterprise and SMB markets. Prior to joining Filtrbox he integrated software solutions at Accenture and helped scale the business at Akamai Technologies. Most recently he led the business development efforts for a data center efficiency solutions provider.
filtrboxers
JUSTIN IMHOFF, RIA DEVELOPER
Justin comes to Filtrbox directly from the University of Northern Colorado, where he did double duty as a business school student and web designer. Justin has already built a number of award winning Flash/Flex sites and is excited to strut his stuff at Filtrbox. Justin blogs about RIAs (Rich Internet Applications - what Filtrbox is!) and Flash/Flex/Air topics on his personal blog at http://justinimhoff.com/
BRAD JORDAN, JAVA DEVELOPER
Brad hails from the world of Java server-side development, bringing 10+ years of experience with it to the Filtrbox team. Most recently, Brad worked in the cable industry, helping a variety of products and companies shape the future of digital cable television. And now, after countless stints on cable R&D projects, Brad is excited to use his talents on a real, live product!
RYAN TYER, JAVA DEVELOPER
This partner ropes a mean bug, and can ride the Java train like no other.
MAYHEM, DOG
Mayhem is the office dog, with 2+ years of experience napping, greeting visitors, drooling on the floor, and generally causing, well, mayhem. She doesn't have a blog yet, but is getting pressured into starting a Dogster page!
board of directors
TREVOR LOY, FLYWHEEL VENTURES
Trevor brings 15 years of venture investing, entrepreneurial and operating experience in seed and early-stage technology ventures with particular strengths in corporate strategy, executive leadership, design engineering, and sales and marketing. Over his career, he has founded, managed, advised, invested and participated in the growth and success of more than 20 technology-focused ventures.
JOHN WANDER, NEXT-GEN VENTURES
John has been funding early-stage technology companies for over 10 years. Prior to founding Next-Gen Ventures, John was the principal at GiantStep Angel Network, where he successfully funded over 15 companies. John has a strong investment banking background and loves to work with start-ups.
HOWARD LINDZON, LINDZON CAPITAL PARTNERS
Howard is a serial entrepreneur who seems to do it all. He manages a hedge fund, is a partner at Knight's Bridge Capital Partners , is a founder of Wallstrip, and most recently started the runaway success StockTwits.com. Howard serves as our independent Director.
