My name is Lance Weatherby.
I build Internet companies. I am currently COO at Half Off Depot.
Previously I was a startup catalyst with the atdc 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, an Internet marketing 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 pretty early on, when the company was still in atdc.
I worked at Mobil for about five years before I entered the Internet world.
I left the Bluegrass state to get my MBA from Indiana University. I served on the board of the Kelley School Alumni Association for a spell.
I met Abby, my wife, there. We have two great kids now. I write about them from time to time. They are OK with that. Even enjoy it.
I grew up in Louisville. Three good things came out of that. I can sing the words to "My Old Kentucky Home", can make a mean mint julep without a recipe, and hunt if I get the notion to do so.
I love my family. I love my job. I also love food, the Internet, photography, skiing, scuba diving, sports, wine, working out, and yoga. I love going to the beach from time to time. I am taking up tennis, my team won a city championship our first year.
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 and short bio or long bio.
