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About
Mitch Thrower is an entrepreneur, financier, philanthropist, author and triathlete.
Thrower is currently serving as founder and CEO of BUMP.com, a safety, marketing, membership and communications platform.
Thrower also serves as Chairman of The La Jolla Foundation, a 501c3 foundation whose primary initiative is Project Active - which sends sports equipment to children in war zones.
In 1997, he co-founded Active.com (The Active Network, Inc.) – a cloud based enterprise software, marketing and registration powerhouse which processes approximately 70 million annual transactions. He also launched ActiveEurope.com as Co-Founder and CEO. This company licensed and operated Active’s business model in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Thrower was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Triathlete Magazine, the world’s largest triathlon magazine where he also served as Chairman.
He has competed in 20 Ironman Triathlons, including 11 World Championships. He is the only photo journalist to ever photograph and video the Ironman Triathlon World Championships while competing in the event.
Thrower is currently serving as founder and CEO of BUMP.com, a safety, marketing, membership and communications platform.
Thrower also serves as Chairman of The La Jolla Foundation, a 501c3 foundation whose primary initiative is Project Active - which sends sports equipment to children in war zones.
In 1997, he co-founded Active.com (The Active Network, Inc.) – a cloud based enterprise software, marketing and registration powerhouse which processes approximately 70 million annual transactions. He also launched ActiveEurope.com as Co-Founder and CEO. This company licensed and operated Active’s business model in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Thrower was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Triathlete Magazine, the world’s largest triathlon magazine where he also served as Chairman.
He has competed in 20 Ironman Triathlons, including 11 World Championships. He is the only photo journalist to ever photograph and video the Ironman Triathlon World Championships while competing in the event.
Haves
All C-level executive positions - Entrepreneurship, raising capital, start-up to growth phase of business launch. International entrepreneurship and expansion. Licensing, legal, managing rapid growth. Navigation of private ventures to profitable liquidity events. Author and monthly columnist.
Professional Experience
Apr 1996 - Present
Founder, Co-Chairman
La Jolla Foundation (project active)
Non-Profit Organization Management
La Jolla Foundation (project active)
Non-Profit Organization Management
• Started and manage Project Active, a global mission with a commitment to diffuse world tensions through sport related education, equipment, mentoring and encouragement. • Project Active is dedicated to planting the peace-inspiring seed of athletics in the heart of the Human Spirit, in areas of the world where it is needed most.
• Involved in all aspects of starting this new non-profit organization
• Involved in all aspects of starting this new non-profit organization
May 1996 - Present
Author
The Attention Deficit Book Series
Publishing
The Attention Deficit Book Series
Publishing
Author, The Attention Deficit Workplace: Winning Strategies for Success in Today's Fast-paced Business Environment. www.attentiondeficitworkplace.com & Attention Deficit Dating: Winning Strategies for Success in Today's Mating Game.
Jan 2008 - Present
New Media Officer, Strategist, Senior Correspondent, Investor
Competitor Group, Inc.
Publishing
Competitor Group, Inc.
Publishing
Investor and Team Member at Competitor Group, Inc., which is a platform media and race event company specializing in the endurance sports sector which primarily includes marathons, cycling, and triathlons. The Company is comprised of four companies, Elite Racing, Triathlete Magazine, Competitor Publishing, and Inside Communications which are the leading companies serving endurance enthusiasts. Competitor Group owns and operates 16 national branded sports events with over 150,000 professional and amateur participants. Additionally, the Company has 8 fitness expositions. Competitor Group publishes 8 magazine titles with a combined circulation of approximately 500,000 per month. Furthermore, it produces radio and television content along with the leading new media platform in the sector.
Jan 2010 - Present
CEO, Founder
Business Owner
Bump Network, Inc
Internet
Business Owner
Bump Network, Inc
Internet
BUMP
www.bump.com
BUMP.com is a safety, marketing, membership and communications platform that allows users to connect online and offline via unique identifiers, including license plates, mobile phones and online profiles. BUMP.com offers web and mobile messaging tools for consumer and commercial markets. Connect any existing digital profile with your offline real world unique identifiers at BUMP.com, enabling your license plate and mobile phone to become a link to the world you are interested in.
www.bump.com
BUMP.com is a safety, marketing, membership and communications platform that allows users to connect online and offline via unique identifiers, including license plates, mobile phones and online profiles. BUMP.com offers web and mobile messaging tools for consumer and commercial markets. Connect any existing digital profile with your offline real world unique identifiers at BUMP.com, enabling your license plate and mobile phone to become a link to the world you are interested in.
Mar 1990 - Jun 1997
(7 years, 3 Months)
(7 years, 3 Months)
CEO & Founder
The College Connection, Inc - The Rail Connection
Internet
The College Connection, Inc - The Rail Connection
Internet
Founder and CEO of this travel and publishing company serving the college market with rail travel and guidebooks. Managed all departments and growth until the company was sold to Student Advantage in 1997.
Jan 1997 - Dec 2001
(4 years, 11 Months)
(4 years, 11 Months)
Co-Founder, Chief Strategist
The Active Network, Inc. (active.com)
Computer Software
The Active Network, Inc. (active.com)
Computer Software
(2004, Inc 500 – Ranked 99th fastest growing company in America, annualized growth rate of over 200% now with over 300 employees)
• Successfully developed and implemented strategy, and rapid growth of the firm. • Raised over $52 million dollars in venture capital. • Created the vision, business model, corporate strategy and “profit-driven rapid-scale” approach
• Planned and directed investigations and negotiations pertaining to mergers, joint ventures, acquisitions of businesses and negotiated large scale partnerships.
• Initiated and negotiated partnerships and acquisitions with Ticketmaster Online-City Search, the acquisition of Enter Online and GetSetGo, multiple national magazines.
• Monitored the external environment and identified opportunities to fulfill corporate strategy. • Developed internal and external relationship architecture.
• Successfully developed and implemented strategy, and rapid growth of the firm. • Raised over $52 million dollars in venture capital. • Created the vision, business model, corporate strategy and “profit-driven rapid-scale” approach
• Planned and directed investigations and negotiations pertaining to mergers, joint ventures, acquisitions of businesses and negotiated large scale partnerships.
• Initiated and negotiated partnerships and acquisitions with Ticketmaster Online-City Search, the acquisition of Enter Online and GetSetGo, multiple national magazines.
• Monitored the external environment and identified opportunities to fulfill corporate strategy. • Developed internal and external relationship architecture.
Sep 2004 - Jun 2005
(1 years)
(1 years)
Entrepreneur In Residence
The University of San Diego
Education Management
The University of San Diego
Education Management
Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of San Diego - lecturing for the SIBC, the LIFE Institute. Teaching Entrepreneurship.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005
(4 years, 11 Months)
(4 years, 11 Months)
CEO
Active Europe Network, Ltd
Computer Software
Active Europe Network, Ltd
Computer Software
http://www.activeeurope.com
The world’s largest software, registration, marketing and commerce service provider.
• Launched the European sister company of The Active Network, Inc.
• Served as General Manager and CEO, responsible for all aspects of managing Responsible for raising capital, licensing negotiations, and creating strategic relationships. • Charged with obtaining funding from European and US investors. • Built worldwide clientele in 27 countries, 5 languages and 6 currencies. • Currently overseeing the overall design, development, and communication of planning activities that ensure market competitiveness and organizational excellence. • Responsible for the analysis of the development of international markets. • Planning and coordinating operations through the organization’s managers. • Orchestrated several corporate acquisitions.
The world’s largest software, registration, marketing and commerce service provider.
• Launched the European sister company of The Active Network, Inc.
• Served as General Manager and CEO, responsible for all aspects of managing Responsible for raising capital, licensing negotiations, and creating strategic relationships. • Charged with obtaining funding from European and US investors. • Built worldwide clientele in 27 countries, 5 languages and 6 currencies. • Currently overseeing the overall design, development, and communication of planning activities that ensure market competitiveness and organizational excellence. • Responsible for the analysis of the development of international markets. • Planning and coordinating operations through the organization’s managers. • Orchestrated several corporate acquisitions.
Jan 1997 - Nov 2007
(10 years, 10 Months)
(10 years, 10 Months)
Owner, Chairman Of The Board
Triathlete Magazine
Publishing
Triathlete Magazine
Publishing
• Managed all aspects of the worlds largest Triathlete Magazine, during a remarkable turn around.
• Developed and implemented strategy for this group. • Restructured all departments marketing, advertising, distribution, dealer and subscription departments. Established major strategic partnerships. • Substantially increased the publication’s subscription base and advertising sales. • Built and managed the company’s highly successful Internet presence.
• Developed and implemented strategy for this group. • Restructured all departments marketing, advertising, distribution, dealer and subscription departments. Established major strategic partnerships. • Substantially increased the publication’s subscription base and advertising sales. • Built and managed the company’s highly successful Internet presence.
1997 - 2008
(11 years)
(11 years)
Co-Founder
The Active Network
Investment Management
The Active Network
Investment Management
Education
2011
Staples High School (High School)
1987
NA, Yale University (High School)
Strategic Studies
Strategic Studies
1988
NA, Regent Street Diplomatic Acadamy, London (High School)
Diplomacy
Diplomacy
1986
BA, Saint Lawrence University (High School)
Philosophy
Philosophy
1995
Graduate Work, University of California, San Diego (High School)
Math, Economics, Statistics
3.98 GPA
Math, Economics, Statistics
3.98 GPA
1999
MBA, University of San Diego, San Diego (High School)
Business, Entrepreneurship
Business, Entrepreneurship
More about Mitch Thrower
First Name
Mitch
Last Name
Thrower
Interests / Hobbies
TRAVEL & LANGUAGE
Germany, England, Austria, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Australlia, Singapore, South Africa.
Conversational Spanish, Currently Learning French
PASSIONS
Writing, photography & helping the world get active.
Triathlete - 13 time Ironman finisher.
OTHER
• Age 37
• Single
My Affiliations
PUBLICATIONS
• The Attention Deficit Workplace, Winning Strategies for Success in Our Attention-Deficit World. 2005, Lyons Press
• Triathlete Magazine, Monthly Columnist
www.triathletemag.com
• The Passport, Author & co-editor of this travel guide for students traveling abroad
• The Small Business Bureau Guide to Small Business Awards, Researched and authored this comprehensive guide for small businesses wishing to apply for small business awards in the United Kingdom.
Awards / Honors
• Entrepreneur In Residence, Lecturer, The University of San Diego Business School
• Children's Hospital Volunteer
• Dana Scholarship for Leadership
• Who’s Who
• Dean's List
• Balfour Award for Scholarship, character, service, and activity.
• President of the University Class
• Graduation Speaker 1990
• President, Forensic Society Debating Team 1987 & 1989
• World Debating Championships – 1989 Princeton University, 1990 Glasgow, Scotland.
• Children's Hospital Volunteer
• Dana Scholarship for Leadership
• Who’s Who
• Dean's List
• Balfour Award for Scholarship, character, service, and activity.
• President of the University Class
• Graduation Speaker 1990
• President, Forensic Society Debating Team 1987 & 1989
• World Debating Championships – 1989 Princeton University, 1990 Glasgow, Scotland.
Specialities
All C-level executive positions - Entrepreneurship, raising capital, start-up to growth phase of business launch. International entrepreneurship and expansion. Licensing, legal, managing rapid growth. Navigation of private ventures to profitable liquidity events. Author and monthly columnist.
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