Consultant at Olsen & Orringe, Llc, Co-Founder at LIFORIA.COM, Life is Amazing Foundation
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Co-Founder at LIFORIA.COM
- Founder at Life is Amazing Foundation
- Partner at Olsen & Orringe Llc
- Past
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- Consultant at Walt Disney Internet Group
- Product Manager at Microsoft
- Education
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- University of Washington
- Connections
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276
connections
- Industry
- Internet
- Websites
John David Olsen’s Summary
Originally from the Bay Area of Northern California, I've called Southern California home for the last ten years. I've spent the better part of my career in the technology and consulting business, working for some start-ups and non-profits, as well as the global Fortune 500 companies Microsoft and The Walt Disney Company. During this time I've had the opportunity to travel widely, including being based for a year and a half in Paris, France and attaining legal residency in Australia. Over the years, I've gained an expertise in software and systems and had the privilege of working with award-winning teams in the process. One of the latest ventures is a web application where science coincides with spirituality on the internet - a fascinating mix of intention and quantum physics. Its intended to be the next evolutionary step is social networking.
I persist in having a long-lasting, inquisitive relationship with technology, with a particular fascination for its effects on humanity. Having lived abroad gave me an ongoing passion for the study of different cultures and I continue to be an ardent student of history, leadership and the human endeavor.
John David Olsen’s Specialties:
Project Management, Negotiation, Product Strategy, Project Strategy, Budgeting, Developing Consensus, Delivering.
John David Olsen’s Experience
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Co-Founder
LIFORIA.COM
(Internet industry)
March 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)
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Founder
Life is Amazing Foundation
(Philanthropy industry)
2001 — Present (8 years )
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Partner
Olsen & Orringe Llc
(Internet industry)
1998 — Present (11 years )
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Consultant
Walt Disney Internet Group
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; dis; Internet industry)
1998 — 2001 (3 years )
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Product Manager
Microsoft
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; msft; Computer Software industry)
1990 — 1996 (6 years )
John David Olsen’s Education
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University of Washington
1983 — 1985
Attended the College of Southern Idaho and Boise State University each for one year prior to attending the University of Washington.
- Activities and Societies:
- Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Additional Information
John David Olsen’s Websites:
John David Olsen’s Groups:
World Affairs Council, Churchill Centre and Museum, Los Angeles Conservancy, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Human Rights Watch, National Public Radio, Churchill Club (Silicon Valley), American Australian Association, British-American Business Council, English Speaking Union
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On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs -
Microsoft Alumni Network -
Private Equity and Venture Capital Group -
London IN -
University of Washington Alumni Group -
First Tuesday -
Friends of The Churchill Centre -
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TED: Ideas Worth Spreading -
SoCal Social Club -
UW Pikes -
DealMaker LA -
Sales and Marketing Professionals Promoting HighTech and Technology in Los Angeles and its Vicinity -
Social Media Club: Los Angeles
John David Olsen’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
