Mall Networks Founder and CEO Invited to Present at Leading Web 2.0 Conference, WebVentures 2007
David Andre, Founder and CEO of Mall Networks Presenting at WebVentures 2007.
(PRWEB) March 19, 2007 -- Mall Networks founder and CEO, David Andre, has been invited to present at leading Web 2.0 conference, WebVentures 2007.
When: March 21, 2007 at 11:15 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.
Where: WebVentures 2007 - Marriot San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Who: David Andre, Founder and CEO, Mall Networks: An experienced entrepreneur and executive with more than twenty years experience building and growing successful Internet and technology businesses, David Andre co-founded Mall Networks in 2005. A recognized expert in Internet search and e-commerce, David was founding CTO of Upromise, the largest and most successful coalition loyalty program in the United States. At Upromise, David was responsible for one of the company's most critical business processes - the development and evolution of Upromise's technology platform. At Upromise, David also managed ongoing business, technology and partner operations. He developed and implemented the business model for Upromise Online Shopping, one of the Internet's most successful online e-commerce sites.
Prior to Upromise, David served as VP of Engineering at Lycos (acquired by Terra Networks SA) and Direct Hit (acquired by Ask Jeeves). Prior to this, David held senior technology roles at Rational Software (acquired by IBM), Object Design (acquired by Progress Software) and Symbolics. He also served four years in the U.S. Air Force at National Security Agency.
What: To help both VCs and entrepreneurs get a view of where the online industry is and where it is headed in 2007, Dow Jones VentureWire has put together an impressive group of speakers, including individuals from some of the major media companies, CEOs from 80 of the most promising online start-ups and, of course, some of the leading investors in the sector.
This groundbreaking conference will explore:
| | - How leading professionals from ad agencies are allocating advertising budgets online, and the best ways to court their clients.
- How some of the leading media companies are looking at approaching the online world.
- Opportunities for companies targeting the search arena - do they still exist?
- Why retail plays are becoming more attractive to VCs.
- How some start-ups are gaining traction in landing viewers and advertisers.
- What leading venture investors are searching for in the online world.
- Insight into what it'll take to get acquired by a Google, Fox or another media company.
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About Mall Networks
Mall Networks offers custom online malls for card issuers, loyalty programs, clubs, professional organizations and non-profit organizations to increase revenue and keep members engaged. With its network of more than 400 high-quality, trusted online merchants, Mall Networks builds easy-to-navigate online malls that offer members the ability to earn points, cash or rebates or to make contributions to their favorite non-profit with every purchase. Currently more than ten million consumers have access to Mall Networks' online malls where they can shop and take advantage of significant discounts at their favorite merchants. Founded in 2005, Mall Networks is a privately held company whose investors include IDG Ventures Boston, the Venture Capital Fund of New England (VCFNE) and LBO Enterprises. The company is headquartered in Lexington, Mass. with offices in Silicon Valley. Customers include Shop.org's www.cybermonday.com, First Equity, Good Sam Club, NASCAR RacePoints, Upromise and Epilepsy.com. For more information, please visit www.mallnetworks.com.
Contact:
Andrew Soucy
BluePoint Venture Marketing for Mall Networks
781-861-7800
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