Ian Spector
A creative entrepreneur (and part-time New York Times bestselling author) with interests in behavioral economics and pragmatic web applications. Will graduate from Brown University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience in May, 2009
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Skills: | AJAX, Business, Copy Writing, Database Administration, Design, Editing, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Facebook platform, Guerrilla marketing, HTML / CSS, Human-Computer Interaction, Java, Languages, Languages and Platforms, Leadership, Marketing, PHP, Product design, Public Relations, Software Engineering, Spanish, SQL, System Administration, Unix, Viral marketing, Web design, Web Development, Windows, Writing |
| Location: | Providence, RI |
| Groups: | Brown University Entrepreneurship Program |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding engineers, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Growing my group, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Internships, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup, Shadowing, Starting a company |
| Schools: | Brown University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Brown University Entrepreneurship Program |
| Position: | Co-President |
| Time period: | May 2008 - Present |
| Description: | • Leading the Brown University Entrepreneurship Program (EP) through its 10th year
• Manage close to 40 students on four different teams (Outreach, Mentorship, Communications, Events) • Responsible for fundraising over $50,000 in revenue, securing high-profile speakers for a number of events throughout the year, and encouraging communication between successful entrepreneurs in the field and students on campus. More details coming soon-- see www.brownep.org for additional information |
| Employer: | The Brown Jug |
| Position: | Editor |
| Time period: | January 2005 - Present |
| Description: | • Edited layout, graphics, content
• Managed a staff of approximately 15 writers and artists as well as finances • Created a multi-year plan to raise awareness and funds through a total re-branding and style change • Developed an interactive companion website for the magazine |
| Employer: | 4Q.cc |
| Position: | Founder |
| Time period: | January 2005 - Present |
| Description: | • Created “Chuck Norris Facts” which galvanized the “Chuck Norris Phenomenon”
• Received over 200 million visits as well as international TV, radio, print, and online media coverage since April, 2005 • Coordinated with various online ad agencies to target specific demographics and maximize CPM/CPC as well as CTR • Wrote two articles: Chuck Norris Is Very Funny —Seriously (5/21/06) and A Potent Ponytail (6/18/06) for The LA Times Magazine • Wrote a book: The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 Facts About the World’s Greatest Human, for Gotham/Penguin books (released 11/29/07) which became a New York Times bestseller (1/13/08) and now has over 100,000 copies in print. |
| Employer: | QubeFactor Technologies |
| Position: | Owner |
| Time period: | May 2003 - Present |
| Description: | • Founded and operated a web hosting company which provided service and support for over 300 clients.
• Ceased hosting operations in 2006 to focus on and launch various pragmatic web properties |
| Employer: | North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System |
| Position: | Intern, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research |
| Time period: | June 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | • Performed clinical research involving patients diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome
• Co-wrote a paper on Japanese adolescents with Tourette’s Syndrome and rage attack symptoms published in CNS Spectrum, 4/2008 • Attended lectures and classes for third-year medical students and first-year residents • Built a customized patient information database for research recruitment |
| Employer: | Cracked Entertainment |
| Position: | Intern |
| Time period: | June 2006 - August 2006 |
| Description: | • Analyzed website to improve Web 2.0 integration.
• Developed viral content for print and web. • Wrote reviews for upcoming DVD releases. • Performed image research. • Filtered through and approved freelance submissions. |
| Employer: | Brown University Laboratory for Molecular Medicine |
| Position: | Laboratory Assistant |
| Time period: | March 2006 - August 2006 |
| Description: | • Maintained high performance computer cluster for computational genomics research.
• Developed laboratory website and functional online interface for data collaboration and manipulation |
| Employer: | Long Island Museum of Science and Technology |
| Position: | Head Intern |
| Time period: | September 2003 - August 2005 |
| Description: | • Worked directly with museum director to plan upcoming events, attractions, and operations.
• Designed and re-programmed robotic arms for “Robotics in Society” exhibit. • Oversaw and expanded the outreach program for local schools and libraries. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Brown University |
| Time period: | 2009 |
| Degree: | Cognitive Neuroscience, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | Chuck Norris Is Very Funny —Seriously (Los Angeles Times Magazine, 5/21/06)
A Potent Ponytail (Los Angeles Times Magazine, 6/18/06) |
| Papers: | Rage attacks and aggressive symptoms in Japanese adolescents with tourette syndrome (CNS Spectrum, 4/2008) |
| Books: | The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 Facts About the World's Greatest Human |
Ian's Contacts (3)
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Kirill Makharinsky
Ostrovok.ru, Quid, YouNoodle, Slide. focused on data, product, marketing.
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Eric Bair
20 year old Brown University undergraduate majoring in economics who wants to connect the world to itself and thus bring about global peace. Working on that, one step at a time.
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Ralitza Iankova
Co-Founder of Sponsi.com. I'm an aspiring entrepreneur, fine timepiece enthusiast, and universal music lover.