Ian is a software industry veteran with experience at large software companies as well as successful start-ups. He has a strong background in product development, having spent over 9 years at Aldus/Adobe Systems as a senior manager in the publishing division. In addition he has proven entrepreneurial experience having co-founded two successful start-up companies. In 1998, Ian founded an online personal information management company, Uniplanet which he led as CEO from startup to acquisition by NBCi in 1999. In 2000 Ian co-founded thePlatform, and has successfully guided the company through two rounds of financing, and two mergers. He is a director of thePlatform and in addition to managing day-to-day activities, he sets long term strategy for the company. Ian holds a B.A. in business administration from the University of Washington.