Here's a quick rundown:
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| I am SVP of Strategic Partnerships at ShareThis. Previously I was CEO and co-founder of Socialize, Inc. (ShareThis acquired Socialize in March 2013). // Socialize launched AppMakr.com in 2010, a DIY mobile app creation platform, and sold it in 2013. // I am a speaker & panelist on ways social media & mobile innovations are changing our lives. // Before being an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, I lived in DC, where I started and sold two technology companies. Before that, I worked for GE in Latin America. // I graduated from The University of Virginia's 's McIntire School of Commerce and TJHSS&T. // My brother Sam Odio is the creator of DivvyShot.com, a Y Combinator funded company which was acquired by Facebook and the founder of Freshplum which was acquired by Tellapart and then Twitter. (Here's a great article about us both moving West.) // I am an ENTJ and I volunteer for NFTE. // I love being a dad, sailing, kiteboarding and I play my computer like an instrument (and you should too). // There are many things I want to do before I die. // Try to beat the winning time in my F1 GeekSpeed challenge. |
My life philosophy:
I hit life hard, but also accept
Ultimate wealth, I measure
By the bond with family and friends I have kept,
For which I dedicate time to treasure.
Here's my full bio:
Daniel R. Odio is the SVP of Strategic Partnerships for ShareThis. Sharing is one of the most powerful and fundamental ways humans connect with each other. ShareThis enables people to create meaningful connections through sharing across both web and mobile. ShareThis powers the social web, touching the lives of 85% of U.S. Internet users across more than 4.7MM publisher sites and 120+ social channels.
Previously, Daniel was CEO and co-founder of Socialize, Inc, which was acquired by ShareThis in March 2013. Before that, Daniel was CEO of AppMakr (exit), PointAbout (exit) and RebateReps (exit).
Daniel's previous technology and real estate work was featured on the cover of the The Wall Street Journal's Marketplace section in July 2004. Daniel has been featured on CNN, CNBC, TLC, Forbes, BBC and other publications for his innovative use of technology in wide ranging industries including real estate, beowulf computing, mobile, adtech and martech.
Daniel was a member of General Electric's Technical Leadership Program. Daniel worked for GE in Latin America, including Brazil and Argentina. Daniel graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Commerce, speaks Spanish and Portuguese, and resides in Silicon Valley with his wife and daughter.
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On SEBASTIAN MARSHALLI'm a big believer in the "Four Birds" philosophy of life - whenever possible, I want to kill four birds with one stone. I want to produce, consume, learn, and connect - all at the same time if possible. And the more I layer on top of that, the better. Can I enjoy, relax, recharge, adventure? Five birds? Six birds? Why not?
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I've been working on this lately. When I start consuming something great, how can I also produce something for my friends and colleagues, learn more in the process, and connect with great people?
I've been looking for these opportunities for a while, and I'm starting to see them everywhere. Today, I'm pleased to announce DROdio-izing Day 1.
I came across Daniel Odio a little more than a week ago on Hacker News. He comes across pretty brilliant to me - a rare mix of strategist/tactician/teacher. He's a technology entrepreneur who built high technology into an established business - real estate - before moving into development. When I found Odio's site, I was really impressed. But the article that really pushed me over the top was - "Why Henry Ford Would Love Blogs." I felt like - wow, this guy gets it. A grasp of history, high level strategy, an understanding of how and why to make decisions, and how to turn high level strategy into solid tactics. And he can communicate it clearly and teaches how to think that way. Wow.