The Incredible Discoveries of Ian J. Spector

Some recent work…

Mobiquitous LLC
Co-Founder, CEO
November, 2008 - Present

• Makers of PostcardsAnywhere, a web and mobile service allowing users to create real, physical, custom postcards and send them from anywhere for just $1. 
• I may be biased, but it’s the best service of it’s kind out there. If you don’t believe me, shoot me an email and I’ll prove it. We built the system from scratch around some really amazing and slick features specifically designed to make the process of staying in touch with friends and family easy and fun again.

What Is Awesome LLC
Founder & Mastermind
December, 2008 - Present 

• Transmedia (the web and beyond) production company on a mission to developing a network of smart, thoughtful, unique entertainment online and off. Also offers creative web strategy, innovation, user experience / HCI, and business development consulting.

LBi US
February, 2010 - May, 2010

• Worked on prototyping, persona development, social media strategy, and creative development for a number of clients including Cablevision (MSG Varsity), Penguin Books, and Comedy Central (Spike TV).

Brown University Entrepreneurship Program
Co-President (May, 2008 - May, 2009)
Advisory Board Member (May, 2009 - Present)

• Managed up to 30 students on four teams in addition to the largest independently-funded student group on campus ($60,000+)
• Spearheaded development of a new lecture series dedicated to providing a stage for world class thinkers and doers to spark innovation and action by students on campus. Led to an overall 87% increase in overall attendance over the previous academic year
• As part of a self-initiated rebranding initiative, independently redesigned group website to enhance student-alumni relations, including creation of a job/internship board and online idea exchange service, saving $35,000 in production costs
• Formalized a regional council of successful alumni entrepreneurs in the San Francisco Bay/Silicon Valley area which now holds events on a regular basis and provides mentorship and internship opportunities to students.
• Developed and rekindled strategic relationships with hundreds of individuals and corporations, developing events andprogramming for sponsors mutually beneficial to both parties leading to over $10,000 in fundraising during one of the toughest times for non-profits.

4Q.cc
Founder & Owner
2005 - Present

• Created “Chuck Norris Facts” which galvanized the “Chuck Norris Phenomenon”
• Self-managed publicity and to date have received over 200 million web visits as well as international TV, radio, print, and online media coverage since April, 2005.
• The associated Facebook page had over 70,000 fans before being shut down by Mr. Norris’ attorneys.
• Self-managed advertising and worked with various agencies to target specific demographics and maximize CPM/CPC as well as click-through rates
• Asked to write two pieces, Chuck Norris Is Very Funny —Seriously (5/21/06) and A Potent Ponytail (6/18/06) for The Los Angeles Times Magazine
• Published four bestselling companion books through Gotham/Penguin between 2007 and 2011 with over 760,000 copies in print worldwide. See Books for more information.