In the year 2000, he co-founded [[Achex]] and worked there as the VP of Business Development for almost one and a half year. In 2001, Achex was acquired by [[First Data Corp.]] for $32 million.<ref>[http://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-arrington crunchbase.com]</ref> He has been the VP of Business Development & General Counsel at RealNames Corporation. | In the year 2000, he co-founded [[Achex]] and worked there as the VP of Business Development for almost one and a half year. In 2001, Achex was acquired by [[First Data Corp.]] for $32 million.<ref>[http://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-arrington crunchbase.com]</ref> He has been the VP of Business Development & General Counsel at RealNames Corporation. |