Michael S. Cann Jr.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Industries: | Education, Financial, Health, Internet |
| Skills: | Business, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Leadership, Management |
| Groups: | CUTEC, DukeGEN (Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network) |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Giving back, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups, Starting a company, Supporting my investments |
| Schools: | Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | DukeGEN (Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network) |
| Position: | Co-Chair |
| Time period: | March 2008 - Present |
| Description: | DukeGEN is an active network that helps create debate, dialogue, and serendipitous encounters between Duke entrepreneurs. We provide the energy and coordination to encourage Duke entrepreneurs around the globe to connect and increase their chances of success. |
| Employer: | CUTEC |
| Position: | Founding member |
| Time period: | May 2003 - May 2004 |
| Description: | I was a founding member of CUTEC (www.cutec.org), a student society for Cambridge University students who are interested in new venture creation. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2002 - 2004 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Duke University |
| Time period: | 1991 - 1995 |
| Degree: | Mathematics, BA |
Michael S.'s Startups (3)
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Gazelle
Gazelle provides an easy, fast, and safe way for you to sell recycle used cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, or other consumer electronics devices. Users receive cash and help save the environment by keeping old gadgets out of landfills.
Michael S. is Following (5)
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shoeboxed.com
Webapp to track and manage receipts from off and online shopping excursions using the. New revision of the site adds "social shopping" features.
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DanceJam
DanceJam is a social media destination where users hang out and watch people dance, learn how to dance, or show off their moves online
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viagogo
viagogo is an online ticket exchange that allows people to buy and sell live event tickets in a safe and guaranteed way. It is the European secondary ticketing market leader. Have already raised well over $30mm in angel and venture funding.
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Michael S.'s Contacts (13)
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Jeremy Welch
digital maverick
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Astrid Gonzalez-Rabade
Doctoral Researcher at Cambridge University.
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