President, Voodoo Ventures, LLC
Greater New Orleans Area
- Current
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- Founder, Partner at Launch Pad Partners, LLC
- President at Voodoo Ventures, LLC
- Past
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- Director of Interactive Marketing at VegasHotSpots, LLC
- President at Destination VIP, Inc.
- golf sales manager at environmental golf
- golf sales manager at environmental industries
- golf sales manager at rain bird
- Education
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- University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
- University of Virginia
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Chris Schultz’s Summary
I started Voodoo Ventures, LLC in 2003 as an internet incubator focused on conceiving, building, and operating successful internet ventures. We currently operate a portfolio internet companies, including siteMighty, Inc, and Flatsourcing, Inc, in addition to a network of affiliate marketing websites.
Our portfolio projects with Voodoo Ventures are:
* siteMighty.com is web publishing platform for affiliate marketing websites
* Flatsourcing.com is in development and will be a outsourcing marketplace with a built in with project management tool set
* Huckabuck.com was a metasearch engine that we developed in 2006 and sold in August of 2006
We were honored as one of the New Orleans Innovators of the Year for 2006 for the launch of Huckabuck by New Orleans City Business Magazine.
Prior to Voodoo Ventures, I built Destination VIP, Inc, and travel focused internet company, that was acquired by VegasHotSpots, LLC in March of 2005.
I earned an MBA with concentration in Entrepreneurship from University of Southern California in 2002 and a Mechanical engineering degree from the University of Virginia in 1996.
Chris Schultz’s Specialties:
Entrepreneur first and foremost. Internet marketing skills. Branding and experiential marketing. Launching new companies.
Chris Schultz’s Experience
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Founder, Partner
Launch Pad Partners, LLC
(Real Estate industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
The Launch Pad is a place for small businesses and entrepreneurs to share a workspace. By doing this they decrease the individual costs of maintaining an office space and benefit from the business development and consulting opportunities that occur within the community.
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President
Voodoo Ventures, LLC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
January 2004 — Present (5 years 11 months)
Voodoo Ventures, LLC, is a internet incubator firm specializing in development of web applications. We have a portfolio of internet companies under management along with several companies in development right now.
- siteMighty.com
- Flatsourcing.com
- Find-A-CreditCard.com
The team at Voodoo Ventures consists of driven and experienced professionals with an extensive background in advertising, public relations and Internet marketing. We are creative people with ability and energy who work best when they are creating ways to build business and solving complex problems.
Idea Fuel is about harnessing creativity and energy. We strive to recognize potential of every project, and work as an enabler to help clients achieve their greatest successes. Our clients know where they want to be— we get them there. -
Director of Interactive Marketing
VegasHotSpots, LLC
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
March 2005 — February 2006 (1 year )
VegasHotSpots is the leading entertainment and nightlife company in Las Vegas. We operate a network of seven websites focusing on the sale of entertainment oriented destination services.
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President
Destination VIP, Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
January 2001 — March 2005 (4 years 3 months)
Destination VIP, Inc. creates unforgettable travel experiences by providing exclusive access to the hottest spots in Las Vegas, New Orleans, South Beach, Los Angeles, St. Maarten and Reykjavik, Iceland. Our clients are guaranteed to feel like a true insider because we offer packages only after our team has established solid relationships, and gained a comprehensive understanding of all each city has to offer. We have built our reputation by providing world-class client services and creating unforgettable experiences for every client who plans a vacation through Destination VIP.
Packaged tour products and VIP services for group travel are sold through Destination VIP’s Web sites:
• BachelorBlowOut.com – the original VIP bachelor and bachelorette party planners
• VIPVEGAS.com – the Las Vegas VIP concierge service
• BourbonStreetParty.com – New Orleans travel and event planners
• IcelandVIP.com – the Iceland VIP and travel planning experts -
golf sales manager
environmental golf
(Internet industry)
1997 — 2003 (6 years )
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golf sales manager
environmental industries
(Internet industry)
1997 — 2003 (6 years )
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golf sales manager
rain bird
(Internet industry)
1997 — 2001 (4 years )
Chris Schultz’s Education
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University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
MBA , Entreprenuership , 1999 — 2001
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University of Virginia
BS , Mechanical Engineering , 1992 — 1996
Additional Information
Chris Schultz’s Websites:
Chris Schultz’s Groups:
Marshall School at university of southern California
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USC Marshall School of Business -
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) -
NetSquared -
On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs -
The Official USC Alumni Association Group -
Startup Houston -
University of Virginia Alumni (UVA) -
Revitalization Social Aid and Pleasure Club -
Make It Right Foundation -
The New Orleans Connection -
Insight & Information -
World Adult Kickball Association -
Net Squared New Orleans -
BarCamp NOLA
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New Orleans Entrepreneur's Club
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Launch Pad -
NewOrleans Tech
Chris Schultz’s Honors:
2006 Innovator of the Year Award for Huckabuck.com - New Orleans City Business Magazine
2007 Innovator of the Year Award for siteMighty, Inc. - New Orleans City Business Magazine
Chris Schultz’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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