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Association of Ex-Lotus Employees (AXLE) - Co-founder, Chief Marketing Officer, and Board Member. This online community has pulled together over 3000 former Lotus employees globally and has become a rite of passage for employees leaving Lotus. The site has been written up in USA Today, Boston Business Journal, The Boston Globe, Mass High Tech News, SearchEngineWatch.com, Fast Company, The Boston Herald, Computer Reseller News, The New York Times, Network World, and numerous blogs. AXLE is even in the Wikipedia!
Cloud Council of 7 - Co-founder and Executive Director of an IT industry association created to help eliminate a lot of the confusion in the Cloud technology marketplace. By validating the 7 core characteristics of the Cloud, we are creating a common set of values and developing technical resources and educational tools for a community of Cloud practitioners.
Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX)- Member and often a judge for the annual MITX technology awards which recognize the some of the most innovative companies in New England.
The Art Connection - Former board member and chairperson of the marketing committee. The Art Connection is a non-profit organization that connects artists and art donors to community service organizations in the Greater Boston area through the placement of original artwork for all to enjoy.
The Outriders Society - member of the volunteer organization of the Kentucky Derby Museum.
Venture Connectors - I'm a new board member, have worked on the presentation review committee with entrepreneurs on thier investor pitches, now head up the marketing committee, and have served as a judge for the annual "Venture Sharks" competition.
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