New Executive Chairman Role

I announced today that I am stepping down as CEO of Mpire and I am taking an Executive Chairman role.  My first role at Mpire was as a Board member. I was asked to take on the CEO role to help restart the company.  My goal was to turn an eBay seller tool business around – and in three years we have all done just that.  Mpire is a top 30 ad platform managing more than 2 billion monthly impressions every month.  We have a great strategy, strong growth, well capitalized, and have built a unique culture that values integrity, passion, and trust.  Our latest product, AdXpose, is utilizing our campaign verification and optimization technology as a data service to agencies and brands. 

 

The ride that began on my first day at Mpire has been one of the most exciting in my career.  Here are just a few of the milestones….

 

- Hypergrowth and scale:  WidgetBucks launched in October 2007 and we're already a top 30 Comscore ad network -- serving more than 2 billion impressions /month

- Proprietary technology:  We launched a lot of unique ad optimization technology that is extremely valuable to the general market, including AdXpose, hybrid ad widgets, Innovative ad formats, AdXpose, and much more. 

- Enhanced our world-class team:  We have architected a fantastic team of entrepreneurs to lead this business.

- Well capitalized :  Fantastic investors that support the company:  Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Ignition Partners

- New optimization products:  New products like AdXpose open up larger business opportunities for the company. 

- Unique reach and targeting:  WidgetBucks' 20,000 + strong publisher network gives advertisers the ability to effectively and accurately target segments within the Long Tail

 

At this point, the Mpire Board and I are actively looking for a world-class CEO with deep ad agency or brand experience in order to take it to the next level.   Let me know if you have any great candidates to send our way.