{"id":8777,"date":"2015-05-27T15:57:58","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T22:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/?p=8777"},"modified":"2018-11-28T00:29:27","modified_gmt":"2018-11-28T08:29:27","slug":"introducing-the-may-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/introducing-the-may-15-cohort-of-tech-startup-founders\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the May ’15 Cohort of Tech Startup Founders"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are proud to introduce our May ’15 Cohort of tech startup founders! This month, our newest members represent FN’s growth in Vancouver, Las Vegas, Ann Arbor and SF\/SV. We welcome\u00a0graduates from Duke, Harvard, Stanford, Oxford and other top-tier schools. Coming from many diverse backgrounds, they have studied subjects from electrical engineering\u00a0to comparative literature, and cognitive science to marketing. \u00a0These founders offer years\u00a0of experience in areas such as web development, business development, information technology, investment banking, and more \u2013 with previous experience from companies including EA, Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, HP, SalesForce, and Atari.<\/p>\n

We welcome this new cohort and we can’t wait to see their contributions and successes through Founders Network!<\/p>\n

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\"KarenKaren Bakker<\/a>, Co-Founder and CEO\u00a0of Prollster.\u00a0Prollster<\/a>\u2019s patent-pending grouping algorithm recreates the ideal environment for engaged discussion: a small classroom. Karen is based in Vancouver, BC.<\/p>\n

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\"SusanSusan Bratton<\/a>,\u00a0Founder and CEO of Meals to Heal.\u00a0Meals to Heal<\/a> is a technology-enabled provider of solutions to the nutritional issues experienced by people with chronic medical conditions. Susan is based in New York City, NY.<\/p>\n

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\"JoshJosh Daneshforooz<\/a>,\u00a0Founder of Smyle Inc. Smyle<\/a> helps you better manage your memories in the cloud services you already trust and love. Josh is based Las Vegas, NV.<\/p>\n

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\"RoxanneRoxanne Gibert<\/a>,\u00a0Founder and CEO of EchoRank.\u00a0EchoRank<\/a> provides a viral score known as the “EchoScore” to each piece of content shared across social media. Roxanne is based in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"JoseJose A. Gonzalez<\/a>,\u00a0Founder of Zahoree.\u00a0Zahoree<\/a> enables small and medium-size organizations to extract value from their data, by providing a unique, big data analytics-as-a-service. Jose is based in Silicon Valley, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"VishalVishal Gupta<\/a>, Founder of Diro Labs. Diro Labs<\/a>\u00a0is a team created to launch the next generation of mobility and internet. Vishal is based in Silicon Valley, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"BrandeeBrandee Kathan<\/a>, Co-Founder and CEO\u00a0of SocietySource. SocietySource<\/a> is in stealth mode. Brandee is based in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"MichaelMichael Moll<\/a>,\u00a0Co-Founder of mygreenspace.\u00a0mygreenspace<\/a>\u00a0helps users grow food with confidence through simple garden planning, e-commerce and maintenance software. Michael is based in Vancouver, BC.<\/p>\n

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\"GiancarloGiancarlo Mori<\/a>, Founder and CEO of Movyl Entertainment. Movyl Entertainment<\/a> is a\u00a0mobile entertainment network that develops and distributes social and mobile games. Giancarlo is based in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"ChrisChris Norton<\/a>,\u00a0Founder of BRIM.\u00a0BRIM<\/a> Anti-Bullying Software is a SaaS provider dedicated to helping schools and school districts reduce and eliminate bullying. Chris is based in Vancouver, BC.<\/p>\n

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\"RameshRamesh Padala<\/a>,\u00a0Founder & CEO of yogatailor app.\u00a0yogatailor<\/a>\u00a0creates a custom yoga and mindfulness program for users through streaming videos based on skill and progress. Ramesh is based in Silicon Valley, CA.<\/p>\n

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John Poffenbarger<\/a>\"John<\/a>,\u00a0Founder of Definitive Data Security, Inc. DefiniSec<\/a>\u00a0offers minimally intrusive security software that is simple to deploy and administer while delivering the highest levels of data protection. John in based in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"JaredJared Ranere<\/a>, Co-Founder and CEO of Brief. Brief<\/a> is a personal trainer for business relationships. Jared is based in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"NavidNavid Rastegar<\/a>, Founder of FitBliss. FitBliss<\/a>\u00a0allows users\u00a0to easily create, track, & share fitness exercises and routines with their employees. Navid is based in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"GuyGuy Suter<\/a>,\u00a0Founder of Notion.\u00a0Notion<\/a> reimagines a user’s email experience using thoughtfully-applied intelligence. Guy is based in Ann Arbor, MI.<\/p>\n

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\"JordiJordi Vilalta<\/a>, Founder of GNA Hotel Solutions.\u00a0GNA Hotel Solutions<\/a> is a strategic and project implementation consultancy with 17 years of experience in e-tourism. Jordi is based in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

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\"BalintBalint Vojnits<\/a>,\u00a0Founder of FindLost24.\u00a0FindLost24<\/a> is an international community \u00a0which provides solutions for lost people, pets, valuables and stolen vehicles. Balint is based in Palo Alto, CA.<\/p>\n

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With the addition of the May \u201915\u00a0Cohort,\u00a0Founders Network<\/a>\u00a0is now more than 500 members strong! You can check out\u00a0our previous cohorts\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

We are passionate\u00a0about combining the\u00a0rich and diverse experience and perspectives all of\u00a0our members bring to our peer mentorship community of tech startup founders. Together, we are taking management and personal risk off the table and ensuring mutual success. Stay tuned to\u00a0Founders Edge<\/a>\u00a0for startup updates, tips and lessons learned from each of our new members. To learn more about Founders Network click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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