DoubleClick develops the tools that advertisers, direct marketers and web publishers use to plan, execute and analyze marketing programs. These powerful technologies have become leading tools for marketing resource management, campaign management, online advertising and email delivery, direct marketing, marketing analytics, and data management. Designed to improve the performance and simplify the complexities of marketing, DoubleClick tools are a complete suite of integrated applications.

Update:  DoubleClick was sold in December of 2008 for $3.1BB to Google.

Internet Security Systems is a premier security research, products and services company, serving the Global 500 and world governments for a decade. Our products and services stop Internet threats before they impact your business, and we offer the world's only protection guaranteed.

Update:  ISS was sold to IBM October 23, 2006 for $1.3 billion.

1800flowers.com is one of the most recognized brands in gift retailing, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM provides a broad range of thoughtful gift products including flowers, plants, gourmet foods, candies, gift baskets and other unique gifts to customers around the world via: the Internet at (www.1800flowers.com) ; by calling 1-800-FLOWERS® (1-800-356-9377) 24 hours a day; or by visiting one of its Company- operated or franchised stores. The Company's gift product line is extended by the merchandise sold under its complimentary brands, including home décor and garden merchandise under Plow & Hearth® (phone: 1-800-627-1712 and web: www.plowandhearth.com), premium popcorn and other food gifts under The Popcorn Factory® (phone: 1-800-541-2676 and web: www.thepopcornfactory.com), gourmet food products under GreatFood.com® (www.greatfood.com), and children's gifts under HearthSong® (www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin Dolls® (www.magiccabindolls.com). 1-800-FLOWERS.COM currently maintains strategic online relationships with AOL Time Warner (AOL keyword: 1800flowers), Yahoo!, and Microsoft Corporation (MSN) among others. The Company's Class A common stock is listed on the NASDAQ National Market (ticker symbol "FLWS").

Update:  After moving to the west coast, I left the board in 2007.

HotJobs is a leader in the online recruiting industry, HotJobs, a Yahoo! company, has revolutionized the way people manage their careers and the way companies hire talent. HotJobs' tools and advice put job seekers in control of their careers and make it easier and more cost-effective for recruiters and employers to find qualified candidates. Job seekers voted HotJobs.com the "Best General Purpose Job Board for Job Seekers" in a survey conducted by WEDDLE's in Feb. 2002. In addition to its popular consumer job board, HotJobs provides employers and staffing agencies with progressive recruiting solutions and hiring management software.  HotJobs was acquired by Yahoo! for over $400MM.

Surfline is the leading provider of surf report, forecast and editorial content to consumers, businesses and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, Surfline delivers timely, accurate and comprehensive data on a daily basis via phone, fax, wireless web and the Internet. The company's world-renowned website, Surfline.com, is visited by over 75,000 unique people per day and over 1,000,000 per month - the largest and most loyal audience of surf and beach enthusiasts in the world. Since 1985, Surfline has merged premier surf report, forecast and editorial talent with industry-leading technology to produce "must-have" content of unparalleled quality aimed at active participants in the sports of surfing, windsurfing, bodysurfing and bodyboarding. Surfline acquired buoyweather.com which provides the best global marine forecasts.

Pinnacor was acquired by MarketWatch in 2003.  MarketWatch is the market-leading provider of online news and information, MarketWatch Information Services provides a broad set of tools and technology, fully customized to the specific needs of our clients. Our seamless integration with existing systems enhances your online investment with MarketWatch news and commentary, plus a rich set of applications and services for every industry.

TraVidia services include; the digitizing and repurposing of print advertising, web hosting services, email campaign management, online promotions, and online media data analytics. Travidia offers national and regional advertisers, online media organizations and national brands, a uniquely powerful channel through which to extend relationships with consumers.

9 Star is a new "Actions Sports" specialty retailer located in Los Angeles and on the Internet.  Actions Sports are the fastest growing sports category in the USA.  A $12BB industry with almost 20,000 mom-and-pop stores with a serious need for restructing.  9 Star specializes in Surf, Skateboard, Snowboard, and BMX sports.  9 Star's unique approach allows consumers to "experience" the sports through the in-store skatepark, movies, videos and art.

Meetup helps people get together with a group of neighbors that share a common interest.  We power global, monthly "Meetup Days" for almost any interest group. Meetup is an advanced technology platform and global network of local venues that helps people self-organize local group gatherings on the same day everywhere. Meetups take place in up to 646 cities in 60 countries at local cafés, restaurants, bookstores, and other local establishments.

At Procore Technologies, we help you save time and increase profits. SitePro 2.0 provides an easy-to-use, Web-based scheduling and communications service.  We give you easy-to-read reports that help you quickly see which projects need attention so you can plan better and keep control of your time and budget.  And we're Web-based, which means your project reports can be updated in realtime -- so you always have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips. If Web access is difficult for you, we also provide a fax and data entry service.

CampusExplorer.com is dedicated to helping students, parents and counselors find the information and support needed while researching and applying to post secondary schools. Choosing the right school is an important life decision and CampusExplorer.com is here to offer guidance throughout this decision making process by providing free, easy-to-use tools, expert advice and objective information. Consider us your personal college and career counselors available 24/7, to help match you with the right program at the right school, organize and track your applications and determine your ideal tuition options.

"Map of Innovation:  Creating Something Out of Nothing" is a book I wrote detailing the process an entrepreneur might take to create many ideas and then turn their best idea into a successful company.  I, and now others, have used these techniques many times to create profitable companies and products.