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| − | '''Jay Westerdal''' is an entrepreneur and the founder of [[Name Intelligence]],<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2009/05/13/jay-westerdal-and-thought-convergence-part-ways/ | + | '''Jay Westerdal''' is an entrepreneur and the founder of [[Name Intelligence]],<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2009/05/13/jay-westerdal-and-thought-convergence-part-ways/ Jay Westerdal and Thought Convergence Part Ways]. Domain Name Wire. Published 2009 May 13.</ref> [[Open Caller ID]], [[DomainTools]],<ref name="jaywesterdal">[http://www.jaywesterdal.com/ JayWesterdal.com]</ref> [[DotMovie]], and [[Credit Savers]]. He is also a partner at [[Founders-Coop]]. He has been a participant at [[ICANN]] since 2002.<ref name="linkedin">[http://www.linkedin.com/in/jaywesterdal Jay Westerdal]. LinkedIn.</ref> |
Jay is an investor in Zevia, Mobile Box Office, LookStat, Custom Toll Free, [[Thought Convergence]], NearlyWeds.com, CoolerPlanet.com, Array Health, Frugal Mechanic, Appature, [[Big Door Inc.]], Smart Plug, App Store HQ, UntitledStartup.com, RowFeeder.com and Urban Airship. | Jay is an investor in Zevia, Mobile Box Office, LookStat, Custom Toll Free, [[Thought Convergence]], NearlyWeds.com, CoolerPlanet.com, Array Health, Frugal Mechanic, Appature, [[Big Door Inc.]], Smart Plug, App Store HQ, UntitledStartup.com, RowFeeder.com and Urban Airship. | ||
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*Software Engineer, Virtual Services LLC, 1997-1998. | *Software Engineer, Virtual Services LLC, 1997-1998. | ||
*Senior Software Architect, Lightrealm and Interland/Vservers, 1998-2001. | *Senior Software Architect, Lightrealm and Interland/Vservers, 1998-2001. | ||
| − | *Co-Founder and CTO, [[AboutUs.org]], 2005-2007, a company he co-founded with [[Raymond King]].<ref>[http://www.inspireroad.com/successful-entrepreneurs/jay-westerdal | + | *Co-Founder and CTO, [[AboutUs.org]], 2005-2007, a company he co-founded with [[Raymond King]].<ref>[http://www.inspireroad.com/successful-entrepreneurs/jay-westerdal Jay Westerdal]. Inspired Road.</ref> |
| − | *CEO, [[Name Intelligence]] Inc., 2001-2008.<ref> | + | *CEO, [[Name Intelligence]] Inc., 2001-2008.<ref name="linkedin"></ref> |
*Founder and CEO, [[Spry Hosting]], 2001-2008. | *Founder and CEO, [[Spry Hosting]], 2001-2008. | ||
| − | *Chief Product Officer, [[Thought Convergence]], 2008-2009.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/westerdal | + | *Chief Product Officer, [[Thought Convergence]], 2008-2009.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/westerdal Jay Westerdal]. Facebook.</ref> |
== Education == | == Education == | ||
| − | In 2000, Jay completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the Central Washington University.<ref> | + | In 2000, Jay completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the Central Washington University.<ref name="jaywesterdal"></ref> |
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| + | ==Videos== | ||
| + | Jay was interviewed by [[Ray King]] regarding Top Level Spectrum and his New gTLD applications at [[NamesCon]] 2014 in Las Vegas: | ||
| + | {{#ev:youtube|SptrDBY4TZE}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Jay Westerdal is an entrepreneur and the founder of Name Intelligence,[1] Open Caller ID, DomainTools,[2] DotMovie, and Credit Savers. He is also a partner at Founders-Coop. He has been a participant at ICANN since 2002.[3]
Jay is an investor in Zevia, Mobile Box Office, LookStat, Custom Toll Free, Thought Convergence, NearlyWeds.com, CoolerPlanet.com, Array Health, Frugal Mechanic, Appature, Big Door Inc., Smart Plug, App Store HQ, UntitledStartup.com, RowFeeder.com and Urban Airship.
Top Level Domains
Jay and his partner have applied for 11 TLDs through two companies:
Career History
- Software Engineer, Virtual Services LLC, 1997-1998.
- Senior Software Architect, Lightrealm and Interland/Vservers, 1998-2001.
- Co-Founder and CTO, AboutUs.org, 2005-2007, a company he co-founded with Raymond King.[4]
- CEO, Name Intelligence Inc., 2001-2008.[3]
- Founder and CEO, Spry Hosting, 2001-2008.
- Chief Product Officer, Thought Convergence, 2008-2009.[5]
Education
In 2000, Jay completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the Central Washington University.[2]
Videos
Jay was interviewed by Ray King regarding Top Level Spectrum and his New gTLD applications at NamesCon 2014 in Las Vegas:
References
- ↑ Jay Westerdal and Thought Convergence Part Ways. Domain Name Wire. Published 2009 May 13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 JayWesterdal.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jay Westerdal. LinkedIn.
- ↑ Jay Westerdal. Inspired Road.
- ↑ Jay Westerdal. Facebook.