Marc Freedman

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Marc Freedman, aka your LinkDaddy, is a digital media and technology speaker, consultant, writer, activist, and expert witness in Internet services, social networking, digital music and video, P2P, Web 2.0, branding and marketing, and adult entertainment. Did I miss any buzzwords? I speak at national conferences and consult with groups from industry associations to the U.S. Senate, FTC, and FBI and int'l law enforcement.

I am an entrepreneur who has mastered the intersection of technology, consumer marketing, entertainment, and community throughout my career. "Entertainment is the Experience. People are the Connection." My specialty is Breakthrough Marketing.

I seek opportunities to build industries, architect business ecosystems, and propel companies and innovation.

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HAVE QUESTIONS? We’ve got answers, boobie.
1. WRITE.
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2. READ. 100s of pages with articles, tips, and links.
► http://MYLINKWIKI.com
3. LEARN. Webinars & consulting.
► http://MYLINKCLASS.com

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Marc Freedman’s Specialties:

Internet, new media, social media, and technology entrepreneur and business executive with over 20 years success developing new markets and products. Features Breakthrough Marketing with corporate strategy and business planning, b2b/b2c eCommerce, Rapid Deployment, guerrilla PR, and classical marketing. Technologies have included software and systems, P2P, AI (Artificial Intelligence), robotics, telecom/VoIP, wireless, and broadband and interactive TV.

Marc Freedman’s Experience

Chief Marketing Officer

WeMeUs, Inc.

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

BUSINESS - IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW. Turn contacts into relationships and business success with WeMeUs Contact and Lead management.

Centralize your contacts from many sources, including LinkedIn, Outlook, Gmail, and Yahoo. Record detailed notes and stay in touch with personal reminders. Send custom messages with the Email Assistant. Capture Internet visitors with web contact forms that update your contacts and leads. WeMeUs is a powerful personal CRM that gives you one place to turn to store, rack, and build your relationships and leads.

FOR LINKEDIN MEMBERS: Use WeMeUs to activate your LinkedIn connections. Tag and create groups. Keep notes and a log of all your contact. Schedule follow-up reminders. Send email to one or all of your LinkedIn contacts. WeMeUs is the place you go AFTER you make new contacts on LinkedIn!
The Greatest Show

The Universe

(Internet industry)

November 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)

Develop personal brand through LinkedIn and networking resources encompassing web sites, services, and seminars.

JOIN THE FAMILY!
► See it all - http://MyLinkFamily.com
► View top LinkedIn networkers and add yourself - http://MyLinkNetwork.com
► Explore over 1,000 LinkedIn groups - http://MyLinkGroups.com
► Read and contribute LinkedIn articles, tips, and links - http://MyLinkWiki.com
► Webinars and consulting - http://MyLinkClass.com
► Listen to the LinkedIn Live show - http://WhosYourDaddyShow.com
► Custom LinkedIn search engine - http://MyLinkSearch.com

I give special thanks to top Linkers who have supported my efforts, including Christian Mayaud, Malcolm Lawrence, Ron Bates, Andrew 'Flip' Filipowski, Octavio Pitaluga, Jan Mulder, Jan Karel Kleijn, Kenneth Weinberg, Bill Howell, Adam Levy, David Hall, and Laura Levitan, just to name a few.

(Web sites and the Artist formerly known as LinkedInPro, LinkedInU, TopLinkedIn)
CEO and Founder

The DallasBlue Business Network

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)

March 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

I founded DallasBlue as an online newsletter in 2002. It has since grown to include over 10,000 members and readers, encompass local and international events, and facilitate online networking through our LinkedIn group, which I invite you to join at http://DallasBlue.linkedingroup.com .

The DallasBlue Business Network (http://DallasBlue.com) is a leading business and technology resource for North Texas and international CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and networkers. DallasBlue encompasses events, newsletters, and web sites that facilitate networking and learning from industry experts. Our events include social mixers, Expos, CEO Roundtables, networking lunches with top speakers, and a range of networking, career, and business seminars. Topics include technology and wireless, the Internet, capital and funding, sales, marketing, media, recruiting, professional services, LinkedIn and online networking, and growing and managing your business.
Founder

MyLink Network

(Online Media industry)

February 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)

Developed online networking site at http://MyLinkNetwork.com, (formerly MyLink500).

All LinkedIn members are welcome to register and use the site, whether they have 5,000 or 50 connections, and whether they are a closed or open networker.

MyLink Network features several benefits:
1. Add your listing with your actual number of connections.
2. Get free promotion for you and your business with a listing.
3. Invite other members to send you a LinkedIn invitation..
4. Specify precisely how closed or open your networking is.
5. Get a list of top networkers you can invite now!

Why MyLink500? LinkedIn no longer displays the number of connections for top networkers. Anyone with over 500 connections carries a notation only of "500+" connections, whether they have 501, 5,000, or 25,000 connections. This is an insult to top networkers who take pride in the care and development of their networks and evangelism of LinkedIn.
Senior Partner

Lachman & Malik Capital Partners, LLC

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Investment Management industry)

February 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)

Lachman & Malik Capital Partners, LLC, is a Private Equity firm with a social conscience. We raise money to create a better world. Lachman & Malik focuses on new industries and technologies that generate high returns, both financially and in people's lives. We support sustainability in the economy, social welfare, health, and environment.

Lachman & Malik first fund is the $125 million Next-Generation Digital Communications Seed Fund. The Seed Fund is the first in a series that will raise $2.65 billion to revolutionize broadband Internet access, both wired through fiber-to-the-home and wireless.

You can read more about Lachman & Malik and contact us at http://www.lachman-malik.com/ . We also have LinkedIn group for partners and supporters at http://lachman-malik.linkedingroup.com .
CEO

RazorPop

(Internet industry)

March 2001 — Present (8 years 5 months)

Founded and built digital media software developer and marketer. RazorPop's primary product, TrustyFiles P2P Personal File Sharing, achieved over 100 million downloads. TrustyFiles features several technology firsts, including simultaneous downloading from multiple P2P networks. RazorPop leads the industry in innovative marketing with programs such as BrandedP2P Partner program, XFiles Law Enforcement version, co-branding, Do-It-Yourself affiliates, the P2P Street Team, and promotions with artists such as Steve Winwood, Heart, and Terence Trent D'Arby. Other successful programs include the first P2P web search engine P2PFiles, Send a Link viral marketing, integrated personal, private, and public file sharing, and activist, editorial, and promotional properties like the P2P PATROL to fight child pornography, DiaRIAA, and DonateMyMusicCheck. Consulted with and presented to the U.S. Senate, FTC, and FBI. Speaking appearances at and coverage in national and local conferences and media.
Digital and Social Media Consultant

Self-employed

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)

January 2001 — Present (8 years 7 months)

Web 2.0 and media consultant and analyst encompassing social networking, digital music and video, P2P file sharing, distributed computing, and adult entertainment.

Selected publications:
> Industry analysis - "Podcasting as an Extension of Portable Digital Media - Fact, Fiction, and Opportunity".
> Industry analysis - "Get It While It’s Hot: Digital Media Lessons and Myths from the Adult Entertainment Industry."
> Industry report - "Podcasting is Dead. Long Live Podcasting."
> Industry report - "P2P Future Past Perfect: Industry Commentary."
> Industry report - "The Sky is Falling: Is the Record Industry Ready to Face the Music?"
> Industry report - "Records & Fries: An Analysis of Apple's Complete My Album."
Senior Business Consultant

Stargazer Foundation

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

May 2000 — Present (9 years 3 months)

The Stargazer Foundation (http://www.stargazer.org/) is an Online Service for Social Good that promotes the sharing of knowledge and experience throughout the world.

WEBIFY FOR SAFETY: You’ve probably heard that the first 72 hours of a disaster are the most critical to you and your loved ones. Using Stargazer’s Web and Mobile Messaging services, you can take a few minutes in advance to REALLY be prepared for an emergency.

Stargazer's online tools have already been used by governments, the American Red Cross, and others like you - and are available to families at no cost! So, Webifying for Safety on Stargazer means you are utilizing the best of the Web, computers, and mobile devices.

This role was actually started in 2007.
Management Consultant
FutureVision (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Internet industry)

March 1997 — Present (12 years 5 months)

Consulted on Technology and Internet strategy, marketing, and content. Selected engagements:
- First marketing executive for telecom/unified messaging startup. Developed marketing strategy and planning and initiated initial program execution.
- Directed new market and new media planning for 220 person developer. Launched successful AI-based “Software That Invents” product. Developed innovative programs, including segmented PR and marketing, freeware/trialware, and branded destination Web site with premium services.
Founder and Host

LinkedIn Live: Who's Your Daddy?

(Broadcast Media industry)

October 2007 — May 2008 (8 months)

LinkedIn Live: Who's Your Daddy? is a live call-in and podcast show with chat on networking, LinkedIn, and the mystery of the Cosmic Void. The show is broadcast weekly most Wednesdays 10am PT - 12pm CT - 1pm ET.

LinkedIn may be a business network but that doesn’t mean we have to take it, or ourselves, too seriously. Our show is irreverent, edgy, provocative, and even racy. Join our congregation for news, interviews, discussion, and music.

We are LinkedIn's greatest supporters ... and its fiercest critics. Trust your Daddy to be your guide and help you find your way out of the desert and to personal and business SUCCESS.

Your host and LinkDaddy is the controversial Marc Freedman, the LinkedIn Antiprophet. Your co-host and High Priestess is Heidi Heyns, the Voice of Milk and Honey.

The web site at http://WHOSYOURDADDYSHOW.com contains a media player for the show and information about how to participate, obtain the podcast or download, host bios, and more.
Consulting Digital Media Analyst

The Diffusion Group

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Market Research industry)

April 2005 — November 2006 (1 year 8 months)

Writer, contributor, and industry interviewee for company's Digital Media practice. Authored seminal industry report on Podcasting. Additional topics include digital music, MP3 players, P2P, and video. The Diffusion Group is the first research consultancy solely dedicated to the digital home and connected consumer.
Publisher
DiaRIAA (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Publishing industry)

June 2001 — March 2005 (3 years 10 months)

Founded and published DiaRIAA, an activist web site. (Don't forget its sister site GonoRIAA!) DiaRIAA exposed the abuse and folly in the recording and movie biz. The site provided commentary, news, articles, and links on the industries and consumer rights, artists contracts, innovation, digital entertainment, and technology.

RIAA is the public face for the monopolistic record companies. RIAA spends huge amounts of money to spin PR, lobby Washington, and engage in various activities demonstrating its power:

* Denying individuals their rights to use the media they own
* Buying one-sided legislation (DMCA)
* Spinning industry fraudulent behavior (price fixing)
* Lying in public (blaming a drop in revenues on file sharing)
* Litigating small tech companies out of business (Napster)
* Leaning on big companies and the government to serve as their private cops
* Damaging public networks (inserting fake files), and
* Stunting innovation.
Vice President Business Development

eAuto

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

July 2000 — January 2001 (7 months)

Built partnerships and Internet marketing for b2b venture with 45 employees that sold auto parts direct from manufacturers to mechanics and fleets via field sales force and Internet fulfillment. Partner and acquisition/loyalty/retention programs include industry association and web deals, affiliate, referral, and personalization programs, and virtual ISP, PC, and credit card products.
Vice President Marketing

Xybridge Technologies

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Telecommunications industry)

November 1999 — June 2000 (8 months)

Launched and positioned Internet telephony/wireless software developer for the VoIP marketplace. Directed corporate and product marketing and communications. During tenure company grew from 5 to 60 employees.
Product Manager

Verizon Wireless

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Wireless industry)

November 1998 — November 1999 (1 year 1 month)

Developed wireless Internet portal and web services. Responsible for entire Internet business, including strategy, marketing, online store, online billing, Web site, content, and affiliated staff and vendors. Company at the time was AirTouch Paging, the only consistently profitable US national paging company and a part of Vodafone, the world’s largest wireless company.
Publisher

AT&T

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Telecommunications industry)

March 1995 — March 1997 (2 years 1 month)

Part of senior management team at AT&T SNET that successfully launched and grew dialup service within a year to become Connecticut’s largest ISP with over 100,000 subscribers. Directed strategic relationships, content, industry and Internet marketing, Web site, and staff of 7. Web site became the most active in the state with over one million hits per day. Created full spectrum national/local content and branding plan, including co-branding, syndication, acquisition, promotion, and community publishing.

Also managed interactive TV programming and content provider relationships. Conducted strategic planning, focus groups, and market research for ITV and online services. Initiated multi-platform (cable, PC, ITV) content branding strategy, developer programs, and business partner alliance.

Marc Freedman’s Education

Yale University

Yale School of Drama 1989 — 1991

Two year Screenwriting Program
Yale University - Yale School of Management

MPPM , Entertainment, Growth Management, Organizational Behavior , 1989 — 1991
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BS , Computer Science , 1977 — 1981

Minor, Creative Writing; Concentration, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Activities and Societies:

Musical Theater

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Chief Marketing Officer

WeMeUs, Inc.

The Greatest Show

The Universe

CEO and Founder

The DallasBlue Business Network

Founder

MyLink Network

Senior Partner

Lachman & Malik Capital Partners, LLC

CEO

RazorPop

Digital and Social Media Consultant

Self-employed

Senior Business Consultant

Stargazer Foundation

Management Consultant

FutureVision (Sole Proprietorship)

Founder and Host

LinkedIn Live: Who's Your Daddy?

Consulting Digital Media Analyst

The Diffusion Group

Publisher

DiaRIAA (Self-employed)

Vice President Business Development

eAuto

Vice President Marketing

Xybridge Technologies

Product Manager

Verizon Wireless

Publisher

AT&T

Marc Freedman’s Education

Yale University

Yale University - Yale School of Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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