My name is Lance Weatherby.

I build Internet companies. I love building Internet companies and most, but certainly not all, of what I write about on this blog is related to that subject.

I am currently COO at Half Off Depot.

Previously I was a startup catalyst with the Advanced Technology Development Center at Georgia Tech where I focused on helping Internet startups. In addition to my official duties at ATDC, I was involved in a number of projects to develop the startup community in Atlanta. I led the effort to bring Startup Weekend to Atlanta. I co-founded Skribit, Twitpay and Socialytics.

I founded the Enfuse Group, a strategic consulting firm focused on growing technology companies.

I spent a period of time as Chief Marketing Officer at CipherTrust, which was purchased by Secure Computing for $274 million.

Before that I was an EVP at EarthLink. As a general manager I started the mobile wireless business group and grew it to a $45 million business.

I made my way to EarthLink via MindSpring where I ran business development, marketing, product management, and for a period of time engineering/product development. I started at MindSpring early on, when the company was still in its infancy at ATDC.

I worked at Mobil for about five years before I entered the Internet world.

I grew up in Kentucky. I left the Bluegrass state to get my MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. 

I met Abby, my wife, at Indiana. We have two great kids.

I love my family. I love my profession. I also love food, photography, skiing, scuba diving, sports, wine, working out, and tennis.

I believe that the most important step to being happy is deciding that is what you are going to be.

If you’re interested you can view or download my resume or formal bio.