Internet Entrepreneur
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Founder / CEO at yoyodyne inc. (trustys.com)
- Past
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- General Manager - AARP.org at AARP
- Chairman at The Collective Eye
- VP Product at Bolt Media, Inc.
- Owner & President at Gypsy Productions
- General Manager / Chief Production Officer at Concrete Media
- Executive Producer at GORP.com (aqcuired by away.com/orbitz)
- Education
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- Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
- Hampshire College
- Phillips Academy Andover
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Kit Cody’s Summary
With 12 years experience in the Internet and media industries, Kit has provided the leadership and vision to build profitable, market-leading online businesses. His organizational skills, work ethic and management style have fostered passionate work environments, where innovation and best practices flourish. Entrepreneurial by nature, and adept at bridging the gap between marketing and technology objectives, Kit has owned and operated his own businesses, been a principal in successful Internet start-ups, and led strategic engagements for Fortune 500 companies.
Kit Cody’s Specialties:
Internet Business Strategy, Software Product Management, Agile Application Development, Online Business Operations, Social Media & Web 2.0
Kit Cody’s Experience
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Founder / CEO
yoyodyne inc. (trustys.com)
(Internet industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Trusty’s is a services network: an online marketplace and small-business platform where service providers create profiles, cultivate reputation, and facilitate online marketing. The site enables anyone providing services – from a teen babysitter to a seasoned lawyer – to establish credentials, publish rates, and encourage feedback from customers.
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General Manager - AARP.org
AARP
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2006 — February 2009 (2 years 7 months)
Leading the effort to create market-leading social networking and advocacy site for the 50+ demographic.
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Chairman
The Collective Eye
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
2003 — 2007 (4 years)
California-based non-profit supporting socially-progressive documentary filmmaking. The Collective’s most recent production, 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John,' won scores of prizes, including the Grand Jury award at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2005.
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VP Product
Bolt Media, Inc.
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
January 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 6 months)
Senior manager responsible for strategic and operational oversight of a profitable, youth-oriented Internet media company. Led brand strategy and product development for radical re-definition of the company’s core property (www.bolt.com) -- rapidly growing the business to the 40th most-trafficked property online.
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Owner & President
Gypsy Productions
(Media Production industry)
2002 — 2004 (2 years)
Founded a video production company to develop and produce independent documentary and television projects. Wrote and produced a documentary in cooperation with PBS — filming on location in Alaska.
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General Manager / Chief Production Officer
Concrete Media
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
1998 — 2001 (3 years)
Founding partner at an e-business professional services company specialized in consumer-facing web businesses, with clients including Fortune 500 companies and numerous successful Internet start-ups. Managed a team of 50 talented strategists, creatives, and technologists who delivered exceptional work to clients like as Disney, Time/Warner, Bertelsmann and Bechtel.
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Executive Producer
GORP.com (aqcuired by away.com/orbitz)
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years)
Managed editorial, design, and web development for the most popular outdoor recreation/adventure travel destination online. Business ultimately acquired by Away.com.
Kit Cody’s Education
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Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
BS , Journalism , 1992 — 1993
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Hampshire College
MA , International Relations , 1985 — 1990
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Phillips Academy Andover
1983 — 1985
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Kit Cody’s Interests:
Web Innovation, Videography, Photography, Writing, Fatherhood, Adventure.
Kit Cody’s Groups:
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Kit Cody’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- new ventures
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