Dan McComb
Change agent

Biznik

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In my former life, I was a photojournalist whose work appeared in newspapers and magazines like Time and Newsweek. After realizing that journalism was going to change me before I changed the world, I left the profession in 1998 and taught myself how to build websites for a living. I found self-employment hugely rewarding but surprisingly isolating. I was surprised to be turned away when I tried to join a local business networking group because "we only have room for one person from your profession, and your spot has been filled." In 2005, Lara Eve Feltin and I cofounded Biznik...[more]

In my former life, I was a photojournalist whose work appeared in newspapers and magazines like Time and Newsweek. After realizing that journalism was going to change me before I changed the world, I left the profession in 1998 and taught myself how to build websites for a living. I found self-employment hugely rewarding but surprisingly isolating. I was surprised to be turned away when I tried to join a local business networking group because "we only have room for one person from your profession, and your spot has been filled." In 2005, Lara Eve Feltin and I cofounded Biznik (http://biznik.com), with a simple premise: business networking shouldn't suck.

Today Biznik is an award-winning community that connects more than 21,000 forward-thinking business people in 120 countries. And we always have room for one more, no matter what profession you represent (as long as it's legal!). Members connect using Biznik's social network and strengthen relationships at more than 100 member-hosted events every month.

In October 2008, Lara and I were honored to be included in Seattle's top 25 most innovative entrepreneurs list by Seattle Business Monthly, and included in Seattle Magazine's 2008 Power Players list of most influential people. I am approaching my goal of completely forgetting what it was like to be a corporate drone. And I'm on a mission to connect great minds with interesting work. [less]

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  From Howard Chung

  Given on Tue Jun 16, 2009.

  Dan is genuine and authentic! His motivation and passion for what he does is inspiring. Thanks Dan.
  
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  From Karrie Kohlhaas

  Given on Wed May 27, 2009.

  What Dan, and co-founder Lara Feltin, have done for small business owners is profound, beautiful, and empowering. This community has...[more]

  What Dan, and co-founder Lara Feltin, have done for small business owners is profound, beautiful, and empowering. This community has come to mean so much to me and has really filled a void for many of us. What I love about Dan is the speed with which he can take an idea, turn it around in his head and then BAM! take action on it. He's a powerful person because he's smart and knows how to build a lean, fast machine, but he's also powerful because acts from a commitment to make things better while never straying from his ideals. Biznik has impacted thousands of businesses and tens of thousands of lives. I am a grateful member and feel fortunate to be a part of this incredible community that was once just an idea. Thanks Dan, it's an honor to know you.   [less]
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  From Joseph Ferry

  Given on Fri May 15, 2009.

  I heard about Biznik when attending my first SODO Association meeting. I was instantly inspired by the Association's leaders, members...[more]

  I heard about Biznik when attending my first SODO Association meeting. I was instantly inspired by the Association's leaders, members, and Dan & Lara's (Biznik) presentation. Then quickly returning to the office to become a member of both the Association and Biznik!   [less]
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  From Brad Rodgers

  Given on Wed May 13, 2009.

  I missed your opening speech at Shine but I caught the vid in your profile. I'm glad I did it...[more]

  I missed your opening speech at Shine but I caught the vid in your profile. I'm glad I did it that way because I can go back and watch it over and over. Very inspiring and affirming Dan and I'm pleased to be a part of your Biznik vision. BjR   [less]

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