The Gift Network
The Gift Network is the first fully integrated marketplace for independent boutique retailers.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Software
- Location Toronto, ON, Canada
- Currency CAD
- Founded March 2011
- Employees 9
- Website thegiftnetwork.com
Company Summary
The Gift Network (TGN) is a uniquely positioned addition to the successful and growing online retail sector, offering a Grand Portal to hundreds and eventually thousands of independent boutiques. Through its Grand Portal, the company offers independent retailers access to three market verticals – ecommerce, gift registry and gift cards – where independent boutiques have little or no access to these markets due to their size.
Team
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Cole DiamondFounder/President
Has served as TGN’s President since incorporation in March 2011 and the driving force behind the company’s vision. With a background in management, Internet marketing, and vertical market software, Cole provides TGN with a skilled and well-connected executive to develop and execute the company’s business strategy. Cole most recently served as Director of Logistics at YTZ, was a Founder of TalentEgg.com, and a Senior Sales Exec. at Jonas Software
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Ari DiamondDirector of Operations
Ari brings experience working with business development teams for software start-ups and mid-sized companies. Previously, Ari was a business development analyst for Destiny Solutions, an education software company, managing the company’s CRM data and other API integrations such as e-mail campaign solutions and financial management tools. Ari manages TGN's daily operations and oversees customer service account management and business development.
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Arun PereiraCTO
Arun is an experienced senior software developer with over 12 years experience. With a development background as a systems architect and application developer, Arun has worked on a wide cariety of financial applications. Arun was responsible for TGN’s redevelopment and the launch of TGN 2.0. Arun has cemented himself as a key player transitioning TGN into a scalable ecommerce provider capable of tackling multiple market verticals.
Advisors
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Daniel Bloch, Aird BerlisLawyerUnconfirmedMichael Favelyukis, CFO, The Gift NetworkAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Heron Group, Michael Diamond, Investments.orgUnconfirmedSteven Warsh, Brian Vyner, Jordan KleinUnconfirmedCorey Shankman, Ron Shai, Matthew Diamond, Stephen Diamond, Zool KassumUnconfirmed
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