Dan McComb
Online business networking

Biznik

• http://biznik.com

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 20,000 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 Tony Sova

  Given on Sat Nov 29, 2008.

  It's great to see someone who develops a social networking website be so open with information that didn't seem that...[more]

  It's great to see someone who develops a social networking website be so open with information that didn't seem that readily available from other sites in the past. Thanks Dan!   [less]
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  From Brad Archibald

  Given on Mon Nov 24, 2008.

  You really go out of your way to welcome and educate everyone on a personal one on one level. With...[more]

  You really go out of your way to welcome and educate everyone on a personal one on one level. With so many members I do not know where you find the time but your passion for Biznik is contagious :-)    [less]
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  From Melissa Raye

  Given on Tue Nov 11, 2008.

  About three years ago my life took a turn thanks to you. I was at the Apple store contemplating buying...[more]

  About three years ago my life took a turn thanks to you. I was at the Apple store contemplating buying my first computer. I wanted to build my own web site, but was overwhelmed by the idea. You were at the back of the store teaching a class. I sat and listened to your simple and confident way of explaining iweb. You made it all look so easy and I walked away with the sense of "yes, I can". The next day I bought my first computer and built my own website. Today I am learning Adobe Master Suite, Final cut pro, Maya and there are no limits! My life was forever changed by that day in the Apple Store. Thank you for showing up, leading by example and doing what you love!    [less]
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  From Kurt Lehman

  Given on Mon Nov 3, 2008.

  I am very impressed with how comprehensive your website is.

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