Michael Kaufman
By merging a passion for new and emerging technologies with professional experience as a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Michael Kaufman has become recognized as an expert in the area of the user’s experience of consumer technology. He actively pursues the developing trend of integrating cutting-edge technology into the social experience, encompassing both the physical spaces we inhabit and the virtual/social media world.
Available to both established brands and start-ups, Michael provides access to his unique knowledge and insights in addition to services as advocate through TECHNOGORILLA, his technology advisory and consulting firm. Realizing that many early-stage projects struggle due to lack of exposure, Michael announced the formation of 1eureka.com – a free website that encourages innovators to announce their projects where they will receive attention from the media, potential investors and the public at large.A long-time resident of lower Manhattan, Michael contributes regularly to DOWNTOWN Magazine (both in print and online), focusing on technology companies, personalities and events south of Houston Street and in the greater Manhattan area. Michael has appeared as the featured interview on IdeaMensch.com, is one of the eMinutes."First 500 Entrepreneurs" and has served as a judge for the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Barry Meyers
For the past 16 years, Barry has been helping technology brands big and small truly connect with consumers. But please don’t call him a social media expert. He currently serves as the Director of Sales & Business Development for gdgt where he created the hugely successful gdgt Live event series which crisscrosses the country bringing tech brands together with real geeks. Prior to gdgt, Barry co-founded and served as the Director of Ziff Davis’ massive consumer-facing trade show, DigitalLife. Transplanted to NY a few years after graduating for law school in 1996, Barry’s other passion is raising his five-year old son Gregory to be a Red Sox fan while living in the heart of Manhattan.

Arnold has been building brands, products and companies at the intersection of commerce and community, technology and entertainment for 25 year. Known for household brands like Atari, Creative Labs and RealD, he now advises startups and mid stage companies building communities and marketplaces on the web.