FanWide Technologies Inc.
FanWide is a free app for sports fans that tracks OOH TV viewership and shows the local meet up for every sports team, and bars pay us to bring them customers.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Internet / Web Services
- Location Seattle, WA, US
- Currency USD
- Founded February 2016
- Employees 18
- Incorporation Type C-corp
- Website FanWide.com
Company Summary
FanWide is a data platform and social network for sports fans. We develop fan communities for domestic and international sports teams at bars in the US, who pay us to bring them new customers through bidding in an auction. Sports fans use the free FanWide app to find the closest viewing party for their favorite team, wherever they are living or visiting. Fans can check in at events and report watch party attendance for us to track TV viewership.
Team
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President & FounderSymon leads the company’s overall business strategy and development. He has held a variety of technical and business leadership roles, including VP of Business Development & Marketing (5nine Software), Chief Architect (ScorchCenter), and Senior Technical Evangelist (Microsoft). Symon has developed over a hundred websites and mobile applications, and established or managed business operations in over two dozen countries, and graduated from Duke.
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VP of Operations & Chief CounselJeff is FanWide’s VP of Operations and oversees the company’s day-to-day operations business, finance, human resources and legal. He is a licensed and practicing attorney specializing in transactional law, administrative law, and civil litigation with a focus on civil rights and employment defense. He graduated from Duke University with a degree in Economics, and received his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law.
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VP of EngineeringT.J. runs FanWide’s Engineering team, and leads technical development. He has been a Lead Test Developer (Microsoft), Development and QA Manager (Amazon) and Technical Program Manager (Google). T.J. graduated from Duke University with degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science, received his MS in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, and then returned to Duke for his MBA at Fuqua.
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VP of SalesWesley is FanWide’s Vice President of Sales, who leads the company’s overall revenue growth methodology and development. With over eight years of direct involvement within the IT industry as a Principal and Project Manager, and IT Sales Professional, Wesley plans strategic objectives that align with FanWide's corporate vision. Wesley graduated from University of Oregon with degrees in Mathematics and Business Administration.
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Director of ResearchHarold is FanWide’s Director of Research, responsible for sports data analysis and growth strategy. Harold has a strong background in data analytics, operational excellence, and business management. He is the Senior Manager of Data Analytics for Taylor Farms, the world’s largest producer of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, and he previously worked for Lufthansa’s LSG Sky Chefs. Harold holds a degree in Economics from Duke University.
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Cameron NicholsDirector of Business DevelopmentCameron is FanWide’s Director of BizDev and responsible for the overall fan experience. He graduated from the U of Oregon, then Cameron opened his own company, NS Performance. As Seattle’s leading sport-specific training on in 2010, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. In 2011, and general fitness center, he trained dozens of professional athletes. He sold his stake in the company in 2016 to join FanWide.
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John FelkinsDirector of ProductJohn is the Director of Product for FanWide, responsible for managing FanWide’s launch and cross-platform integration. John graduated from Duke University with majors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. After graduation he began working at Microsoft in the Windows Digital Media and Devices groups, then Windows Automotive. Most recently he was the Senior Program Manager responsible for manufacturing for HoloLens.
Advisors
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David HanklaUnconfirmed
Peter FranklinUnconfirmed
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