Better Dog Network
We build online communities where dog breed enthusiasts Share, Learn and Save, creating a better life for dogs and their owners.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Internet / Web Services
- Location Darien, CT, US
- Currency USD
- Founded October 2012
- Employees 7
- Website betterdognetwork.com
Company Summary
Enthusiastic dog owners love their dog's breed the way sports fans love the home team. The Better Dog Network is creating a series of online communities optimized to allow these enthusiasts to connect with one another, learn more about their dogs, and save money on breed-relevant products they need and want. Connecting across the website, mobile apps and social networks, BDN sites like Labradors.com become the breed enthusiast's home online.
Team
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Director, OperationsAndy has more than 15 years experience in online marketing, eCommerce and mobile development. Before joining BDN, Andy was a Principal at JSC responsible for delivering full service online marketing campaigns including website creation, optimization and traffic generation. He co-founded a company developing mobile apps for nonprofits and political campaigns, and worked at CGE&Y where he helped develop the firm’s mobile commerce service offerings.
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Co-FounderDavid has been instrumental in numerous business formations in financial services, investment banking and technology. He has served as Director and Chief Operating Officer of EQSF Advisors, Inc and was responsible for the development of the strategic marketing and business plan that fostered the growth of assets under management of Third Avenue Value Fund.
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Jeff SmithCo-FounderJeff has spent more than 20 years launching and consulting for online businesses. Specializing in online customer acquisition, conversion, and retention, Jeff has worked with both consumer-oriented and business-to-business companies. Among many others, Jeff has provided online strategic planning and implementation services to Ziff Davis Enterprise, Dollar Rent A Car, CITGO Petroleum, TSA, and Waddell & Reed Financial.
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Director, TechnologyDavid has spent the last 17 years leading development on a wide range of projects, servicing companies that include Sprint, Hallmark, AT&T and Jockey. He has worked extensively in different segments of the technology world, designing and building custom software solutions for the education, e-commerce, B2B and mobile markets. David is an expert and leader in design, architecture and development. He is also a published technology writer.
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