Greatest Hits

Some recent work…

Mobiquitous LLC
Co-Founder, CEO
November, 2008 - January 2012

  • Makers of PostcardsAnywhere, a web and mobile service allowing users to create real, physical, custom postcards and send them from anywhere for just $1. 
  • System built 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.
  • Launched beta in late 2011, sold interest to partner in 2012


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.
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@IanJSpector

Entrepreneur, Bestselling author/creator of Chuck Norris Facts, Digital experience strategist with a passion for media using science + storytelling to make technology + business + life better.