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I am the prototypical early-stage startup "junkie",
pulled by the adrenaline rush of working with really smart teams as they discover
ways to change the world. The risks are always high at this stage but I thrive on the
intensity and dynamics of these fledgling ventures whose bright futures are
unconstrained by the realities of established businesses. Longs days, 24x7
commitment and the unrelenting challenge of doing the impossible on a "capital-efficient"
budget are the quid pro quo for the opportunity to make a difference.
I provide the seasoned executive management that complements the thought leadership of
the technical team. Working closely with the engineering team to refine product features,
developing and honing the first marketing messages, orchestrating the initial product launch,
making the first customers sales calls and raising capital defines the role of a
hands-on CEO in an early-stage startup.
Knowledge Reef Systems is my latest (and best) startup venture with a brilliant,
high-energy technical team and an unparalleled opportunity to build a company that
will play a market leadership role in resource networking. Today's web
experience is vastly different than the 1990's experience and the web of the next decade
will offer an equally dramatic shift as the web experience is driven by innovative technology
that will deliver network-enhanced, community-based participation.
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Gary Ebersole 2009 |