Dany Fishel – CEO

Online marketing expert with broad knowledge of Internet business development. Experienced in media buying, revenue models and strategic partnerships. Co-founded KwaKwa and managed projects for leading start-ups, such as aniBOOM and PLYmedia. Formerly, an 888.com US marketing manager.

Ilan Leibovich – COO

Internet, web2.0, social media and online revenue models expert. Fluent with all Internet technologies, the affiliate’s sphere, online marketing, competitive intelligence and reaching the web2.0 opinion leaders. Formerly managed the affiliate’s retention department in 888.com and co-founded KwaKwa.

Dmitry Shestek – CTO

Highly experienced software programmer and architecture planner. Previously a team leader at Zone4Play, responsible for the development of components for the gaming platform. Previous experience includes SoftWatch and NTR, including several freelance projects with P2P networks and website developments.

Gadi Srebnik – Flash Architect

Talented software developer, specializing in Flash ActionScript, FMS streaming and communication. Experienced in design and development of highly interactive distribution systems for data and media. Previously worked as a senior FMS developer for KnockaTV and as a flash project manager for KiddoNet.

Yogev Shelly – Multimedia Director

GUI designer, motion graphics producer and flash developer. Highly experienced in advanced flash development and 3D animation creation. Co-founded 27dv interactive and visual media studios. Managed diverse projects for JVP, 2peer and PLYmedia and initiated the Wideo experiment which is used by Rounds.

Martin Luber – Creative Manager

Exceptional capabilities with visual communication, music production, website user experience and a true Internet branding expert. Co-founded 27dv interactive and visual media studios and managed various creativity projects for different types of interesting web ventures, such as eyeclick, ICQ.tv and HooQs.

Elizabeth Ekshtat – System Engineer

Skillful and talented software developer, knowledgeable in wide range of programming fields with years of experience in different programming languages, such as C, C++, Perl and Python. Previously worked as a game engine developer in MixTV and software analyst at ICQ.

Nitzan Tomer – Client Developer

Gifted software engineer that specializes in web applications while using different types of cutting edge technologies and programming languages, such as: ASP (old school & .NET), PHP, J2EE and advance browser based user interfaces (HTML, CSS & JavaScript).

Natasha Shine – Marketing and Community Manager

Creative and eager marketer, who’s well known for being a social butterfly. Managed and organized social activities from before, during, and since graduating The IDC Herzliya (Israel) with great panache and success. Has a well respected and successful entrepreneurial spirit with a wide range of expertise.

Steven Miles – Social Coordinator

A student during the days and a party animal by night. A savvy Internet user that up until very recently worked as a delivery guy for Dominos Pizza, but had very high hopes from himself. Still trying to catch the waterfall that eluded him when he was just a young boy.

Eli Atlas – Flash Developer

Experienced software programmer who has extensive knowledge in the Flash Platform. Previously worked at mantis as an ActionScript developer and a freelancer.
In his free time he enjoys riding his sports bicycle, taking photos and playing guitar.

Zohar Arad – Front-End Developer

Front-end guru and self-admitted Apple-geek. Passionate about CSS, HTML and Javascript, with a unique perspective on client-side programming. Previously worked at Metacafe, 106fm radio station and numerous freelance projects in both front-end and back-end capacities.
Blogs about technology on a weekly basis at Newsgeek.

Board Members

Zeev Bregman – Chairman

Former CEO of Comverse, Inc. from January 2001 to March 2007, where he orchestrated the company’s turn-around from the Telecom Crisis of 2001-2002. Served in various R&D, management and marketing positions within the company, including Vice President, EMEA Division and Messaging Division.

Uri Shinar

Founder and CEO of Aniboom.com. Formerly CEO and President of Keshet Broadcasting, where he established the grounds for Israel’s first commercial TV channel in a variety of aspects. Also co-founded some of Keshet’s media sister companies – The Comedy Channel and Keshet Interactive.

Daniel Recanati

Founder and CEO of Rhodium. Founded, financed and directed various international initiatives in a broad range of industries (Internet, New Media, Cellular, Real Estate and Food & Beverage). Director at modu, face.com, Libox, Best TV, Gmul Investments, Govli, Yahel Foundation, and MadaTech.

Yaron Kniajer

CFO of Rhodium. Previously worked as an investment banker at Lehman Brothers’ Media & Telecom M&A Group as well as the CFO of Mediagate, and as a Manager at Ernst & Young. Certified Public Accountant, with an MBA from London Business School (Distinction).

Advisors

Eldad Ben Tora

7 years of broad experience in the online dating world and the social industry. Specializes in product concept creation, customers’ life cycle management, web usability, and content development. Previously VP at Spark Networks and recently VP product and content at Gizmoz.

Mentors

Jack Bauer – Crisis Management

Extremely trained and professional crisis manager with extensive experience in deal negotiations. Speaks Spanish, Russian and Serbian and holds a Master’s Degree in Criminology and Law. Previously worked for the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) and for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Peggy Olson – Advertising and Marketing

A determined, conscientious and succesfful young woman, currently working as a copywriter at the Sterling Cooper advertising agency. Previously worked as a secretary, but quickly earned a promotion after helping with the Belle Jolie and the Rejuvenator accounts. A real likable and easy-going person to work with.

Tony Soprano – Business Consultant

Reputable and successful entrepreneur with great success in previous business ventures. Highly talented manager, a powerful influencer and a true dreamer. Recently worked as a bookkeeper and in the waste disposal industry, as well as in the entertainment and the night-life industry.

Vincent Chase – Public Relations

A very successful and talented actor who starred in various blockbuster hits, such as Aquaman and Medellin that created enormous response from the blogosphere and generated buzz from both online and offline media. Connected to the most powerful people and attends the most precious parties around.

Elaine Benes – Copy Editor

Assertive, decisive, determined and loyal (!) lady with various skills and years of experience as a copy editor at companies such as Pendant Publishing and J. Peterman Company! Majored French Literature at Tufts University and really likes using exclamation marks wherever possible!!!

Nancy Botwin – Recreational Director

Studied dancing in Berkeley but left it to be a housewife and a mother of two. Experienced in confrontations, stress management, dealerships and recreational services. Currently develops her own business and expends into different markets and territories, while managing a tight budget and a household.

Alan Shore – Legal Strategy

An extremely intelligent and brilliant lawyer who will stop at nothing in order to help his clients. Currently works at the famous Boston law firm – Crane, Poole & Schmidt and previously worked at Young, Frutt & Berlutti. Alan also argued a death penalty case before the Supreme Court and won.

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