RocketOwl Inc.
Our dedication to changing the way people interact and learn drives us to create innovative experiences built on our mobile custom platform.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Gaming
- Location Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Currency CAD
- Founded December 2010
- Employees 10
- Website rocketowl.com
Company Summary
RocketOwl is a game developer that creates high-quality, engaging social games promoting sustainable living, environmental awareness and social change through play. We develop original titles, and are one of the first companies to provide cross-platform play across devices. Our games empower players to have fun while making a difference in the world. With over 250K unique players and month-over-month growth, we're on track to make a difference.
Team
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Graeme BarlowCEOGraeme began his career in gaming when he founded Snow Currency, a network of gamers and programmers working to generate and sell game currencies around the world. Graeme has participated in the development and marketing of numerous online communities, including several that have grown to more than 150,000+ active users
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Jasvinder ObhiCOOHis contributions have had a high impact in a variety of industries, including the telecommunications, biometric-based security, and sustainable development sectors. Dr. Obhi formerly held the positions of CEO for BlueBear Networks, Inc. and CTO at IMC Security, Inc. After leaving JDS Uniphase in 2004, Jasvinder formed Strategian Inc., primarily focused on sustainable technology.
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Hitzel CruzCTOMr. Cruz has worked with enterprise clients including HID Global Corp, where he designed and developed state-of-the-art software for the smart card and photo id card industry; iSite Technologies Corp, where he led the R&D department and worked on the architecture and development of a distributed solution to bring virtual 3D environments to the Web; and Canada’s Department of National Defence.
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Cathi YabsleyCFOCathi brings 20 years’ experience in senior financial positions at technology companies in the Ottawa area. Her background includes helping entrepreneurs and their companies with strategic business and financial consulting. She brings solid finance and administrative experience to RocketOwl, having spent time with various companies including TalkSwitch, SkyWave, Cloakware, Bridgewater Systems and Mitel.
Advisors
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Debbie WeinsteinLawyerUnconfirmed
Cathi Yabsley, DeloittesAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Tim Kimber, Tim Snelling, Tim Johnson, Chip Cook, Leonard BergmameUnconfirmed
Sol Avisar, Cathi Yabsley, Peter Moore, David King, Dan DunlapUnconfirmed
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