weKnow was founded as a solution to a very common problem _ trying to figure out what is there to do and where could we go. There is so much that you could be doing, but the information is either not well organized or simply unavailable. weKnow takes a fundamental approach to aggregating, analyzing and delivering content that is accurate, relevant and personalized. We've started in our local backyard - the Bay Area - and are actively moving forward to cover other regions.
Chief Executive Officer
John started and helped start a number of leading high tech companies
and organizations. His last high tech venture was Lexar Media, a
digital photography company he co-founded and as the company's CEO
took public in 2000. In addition to being an accomplished portrait
painter, John has also had a long time passion for the art of
calligraphy and has recently been developing a number of methods to
use digital technology to help recreate authentic-looking letters in
the style of master penmen from the past (check it out:
www.timelessletters.com). John has an Electrical Engineering degree
from University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana, IL.
Chief Operating Officer
"Employees make the best dates. You don't
have to pick them up and they're always
tax-deductible."
As a co-founder and CEO of ADDR.com, Inc. since 1997, Mike has been
instrumental in setting up and operating its world-wide offices in
three continents. Leveraging his strengths in product strategy and
operations, Mike brings a wealth of innovative ideas which are the
driving force behind nearly every fundamental aspect of weKnow
experience. Prior to joining weKnow, Mike has been involved in, and
actively consulted for, a number of Internet based ventures in the
areas of corporate strategy, product development life-cycle,
outsourcing, as well as business development. As a hobbyist pilot and
meloman, Mike spearheads the direction and momentum of the product team.
Teamwork doesn't tolerate the inconvenience of distance. We are most effective when we compliment each other without embarrassment and disagree without fear. We also like long lunch breaks, but you didn't hear that from us. You see, we take ourselves very seriously.
It's All about Democratization and Engagement
At weKnow, anyone can be a critic. Even you! If you enjoyed an experience, let others know and they'll thank you for it. If you hated it, that's useful information as well. Give it personality, make it fun to read, and be as accurate in your description as you can. To get the party started, weKnow provides the platform for finding great places and interesting events, coordinating with your friends to get out more, and ultimately sharing these experiences with the world.
We're Here to Disrupt
While social media is a disruptive factor for many fields, it is also making a practical impact on how we spend our valuable leisure time. weKnow combines the most comprehensive analysis of event data ever undertaken with the power of social networking and proprietary personalization technology to deliver one consolidated answer to a very simple question of what you might want to do tonight. weKnow has built a technology that's broken barriers to traditional current-events management and delivery, and in the process is also building one of the most affluent events and travel oriented communities. When we combine our collective experiences, we can truly say that "weKnow!" where to go and what to do. Anywhere.
Our Passion; Our Culture
weKnow was an inspiration based on personal endeavors of staying informed on what is out there both when traveling as well as on a local level, and having a way to meaningfully sift through this information. It was founded by a team of passionate theater-goers, gourmands, an artist and photographer, music-lovers and musicians _ with a common interest in applying innovative technology to solve interesting real life problems. We love to travel and believe in the value of music, theater and the arts, and have a profound respect for those who create it.
Our mission is to help you connect with the events YOU like.
