Relaunching SocialDegree

It has been quite some time since I have written here. There has been so much that I have wanted to do with this blog that I never seemed to have the proper time to dedicate to it. But as you probably can see I decided to cut it down to the basics. I did a simple redesign that I hope to build off of, transferred to a new server, and am now prepared to start writing about a lot of the exciting things I have been involved with the past 6 months.  The market of online social communities has exploded beyond social networks to virtual worlds, casual games, social games, and MMOG’s. Social communities are expanding extremely quickly finding new audiences, social dynamics, features, and monetization methods. The craziness has only begun.

Viximo - Back in September I stumbled across a new emerging market, and therefore a huge new opportunity. I founded Viximo and quickly obtained funding from two of the top investors in Boston, and the U.S. (North Bridge and Sigma Partners). In the past 6 months it has gone from an idea on two pieces of paper, to a team of 10 A + rockstars. We are cranking away on an idea that has massive potential among online social communities. While it has only been 6 months, I’m amazed at how much I have learned about the future of online communities and entrepreneurship. I will be sure to release more details over the next month.

PopSignal - Something that Jay Meattle and I have been working on ever so slowly in the rare free time that we have. We hope to have an announcement within the next few weeks. Stay tuned.

Betahouse - Almost one year to date I was one of the original members of Betahouse, a co-working space for internet entrepreneurs located in Cambridge. While brief, this was one of the best working experiences I have had in my professional career. There is nothing better then a room full of eager internet geeks cranking away on a lot of innovative ideas. Unfortunately Viximo grew out of its 150 sq ft room very quickly and had to move out. Nevertheless, Betahouse still lives on its full glory and I hope more companies like Viximo are born out of there.

ZoomInfo - I left ZoomInfo last September when I started Viximo. There are some great people over there, and the company has grown immensely since I have left. I wish them the best.