MAJOR KEY ADVISORS for ANDI / UTOP
The CONFIRMED ANDI / Utopya ADVISORS are real.
WHO IS LOUDON OWEN?
From Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/pri...Id=7925286
Quote:Mr. Loudon Frank McLean Owen, B.A., J.D., M.B.A., served as the Chief Executive Officer at Posera Ltd. from October 23, 2015 to January 30, 2017. Mr. Owen served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Posera Ltd. since October 2015.
Mr. Owen is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of McLean Watson Capital. Mr. Owen oversees and guides all aspects of McLean Watson Capital's work and investment strategy.
Mr. Owen served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Echelon Capital Corp. since January 16, 2013.
Prior to that, he financed and advised Softimage for its growth from four to 250 employees to its IPO on Nasdaq in 1992 and the sale to Microsoft in 1994. He served as the joint Chief Operating Officer at Softimage Inc., from 1993 to its sale. He served as a co-investor and Advisor.
He founded a corporate law firm that specialized in representing growth companies.
Prior to that, he practiced corporate or commercial and securities law with a major Canadian law firm concentrating on merger and acquisition and technology financing.
He is an international businessman and lawyer.
His career spanned more than 25 years, during which he has both lead and actively participated in the growth of a host of successful businesses.
He serves as the Chairman of Quantec Geoscience Limited.
He served as the Chairman of i4i, Inc. and Dexit Inc.
He serves as Chairman of the Board of The Fight Network, Inc.
He serves as the Chairman of Vismand Exploration Inc.
He has been and Executive Chairman of Posera Ltd. since January 30, 2017 and its Director since June 21, 2006.
He served as the Chairman at Posera Ltd.(formerly, Hosted Data Transaction Solutions Inc.) from June 2009 to January 30, 2017.
He served as the Chairman of Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. since February 24, 2011 until February 1, 2014.
He serves as a Director of Blessings in a Backpack (Canada) and Protect our Kids Inc.
He has been a Non-Executive Director of Kilo Goldmines Ltd. since March 9, 2012.
He has been an Independent Director of Genesis Land Development Corp., since March 22, 2013.
He has been Non-Executive Director of Avesoro Resources Inc.(also known as Aureus Mining Inc) since May 07, 2014.
He has been a Director of Echelon Capital Corp. since March 7, 2007.
He has been a Director of Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. since February 24, 2011.
He serves as a Director of IVL Audio Inc., Vismand Exploration Inc., i4i Inc., and Quantec Geoscience Ltd.
He serves as a Member of Advisory Board at Upstream Ventures Pte. Ltd. and SGEntrepreneurs.com.
He serves as a Director/Partner of Maclaine Watson & Co. Ltd; Owen Corporation; Anthem Media Inc; Know Rules Media Inc.;i4i Limited Partnership; McLean Watson Capital Inc; First Trinity Development Corporation; Communix Corporation; Tagit Canada Inc and Zeno Global Ltd.
He served as a Director of Khan Resources Inc. since August 20, 2015 until July 18, 2017.
He served as a Director of Amplus Communication Pte Ltd. He served on the board of Brookfield Development Corp. in the real estate industry.
He served as a Director of Ntegrator International Ltd. from October 2004 to April 24, 2014.
Previously, Mr. Owen served on the Boards of public companies including BPI Mutual Funds and Softimage.
He served as a Director at BF Realty Holdings Limited. He also serves as the Chairman of Mt. Sinai Hospital's Commercial Developments Committee.
He serves as the President of the Canadian INSEAD Alumni and the Upper Canada College Association Board of Governors.
His pro bono activities include several non-profit Boards and associations. He also co-founded the Canada Law Student Games. He speaks at many public events and forums.
Mr. Owen holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD in Fontainebleau in France; a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto; an L.L.B. from Osgoode Hall; and a B.A. degree in Economics and International Relations from University of Toronto.
In addition, Loudon Owen won a significant patent lawsuit against Microsoft a few years ago...
Quote
Reuters) - Microsoft Corp suffered a defeat on Thursday when the Supreme Court upheld a record $290 million jury verdict against the software giant for infringing a small Canadian company's patent.
Link to Microsoft story:
https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSTRE7583IS20110610
Link to PR regarding Loudon Owen:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-...88324.html
Additional information on Loudon Owen...
Quote:As the founder and managing partner of McLean Watson, Canada’s first software venture capital firm whose funds’ performance ranked among the top 10% of all venture funds, Loudon has a three decade track record of crystallizing, launching, and monetizing new technology companies. A lawyer by training, Loudon has also made his mark in Africa, Europe and East Asia, and has received international recognition for his expertise in the intellectual property industry, cemented by a historic case against Microsoft in the US Supreme Court. In addition to DLT Labs, Loudon is the Chairman of Upstream Partners Group, McLean Watson, White Sheep Corp, Anthem Media, Owen Corporation and several other global ventures.
SOURCE: https://blockchain-expo.com/northamerica/spea...udon-owen/
WHO IS ILJA LAURS?
From Crunchbase
https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ilja-laurs#...n-overview
Quote:Ilja Laurs is the Founder and CEO of GetJar, world’s largest open mobile application store. “European Manager of the Year 2011” by European Business Press Association, “25 European Tech Leaders” by Wall Street Journal, “Top 40 most influential people in mobile communications” by Informa Telecoms and Media, “10 Start-ups That Will Change Your Life” by TIME magazine and “Technology Pioneer 2011” by World Economic Forum are only a few of his numerous industry achievements. As a recognized thought leader, Ilja speaks on all major telecommunication conferences and is regularly quoted in CNBC, BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Wall Street Journal and many other news sources. In February 2010, Ilja made the cover of the America's leading entrepreneurship magazine "Entrepreneur".
Since 2005, pioneering in the app store concept, GetJar provides app distribution to 500,000 developers, from one-man shops to brands like Google, Microsoft and Facebook. As of December 2012, GetJar distributes 750,000 mobile applications and has served over 3 billion downloads.
GetJar's virtual currency GetJar Gold, one of the best monetization solutions for Android developers, reached 75 million users in less than a year and is quickly becoming a dominant virtual currency in the mobile world.
Serial entrepreneur since 1999, Ilja has launched over 10 successful projects prior to GetJar, as diverse as Lithuania's largest hotel reservation system LithuanianHotels.com, mobile payments service MicroPay and mobile games studio Midas Mobile. Passionate about 3D photography, Ilja is also famous for his photoblog GeoGlance.com.
Link to PR regarding Ilja Laurs:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/andi...20110.html
WHO IS DARRYL GREEN?
From Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/peo...d=30009227
Quote:Mr. Darryl V. Green served as President of Domestic and International Franchising at GNC Holdings Inc. since November 2013 until September 2014 and served as its Senior Vice President of International & Domestic Franchising since October 2011 until November 2013.
Mr. Green served as Senior Vice President of Domestic Franchising at GNC Franchising LLC, a subsidiary of General Nutrition, Incorporated and GNC Corp. from August 2005 to October 2011.
He served as a Senior Vice President of Domestic Store Operations at GNC Holdings Inc. from July 12, 2011 to October 2011.
He served as Senior Vice President of Domestic Franchising of General Nutrition Centers, Inc. since August 2005.
Mr. Green served as Division Vice President of the Southeast of GNC from November 2003 to July 2005.
He served as Vice President of retail sales of General Nutrition Centers from June 1999 to June 2001.
From July 2001 to November 2003, he consulted in the supplement and nutrition industry.
Mr. Green served as Vice President of Retail Operations for the Southeastern United States for GNC from January 1996 to June 1999, and was the Director of Operations for the GNC NY City Designated Market Area from January 1993 to January 1996.
Mr. Green served as a Director of Ashlin Development Corp. (formerly, Health & Nutrition Systems International Inc.) since August 10, 2001.
Link to PR regarding Darryl V Green...
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chri...73568.html
The STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP with Cycloides, Inc is real...
Quote:Cycloides Inc. is a global information technology company head quartered in Canada working towards product development and consultancy across diverse verticals like social media, e-commerce, telecom and industrial automation. Cycloides has a development centre set up in Technopark Trivandrum to cater to its global audience. India IT News reporter Stijo Sebastian met up with Naushad Abdulkhader, Chief Operating Officer, Cycloides Inc. to know more about their business and Indian operations.
As a software firm, Cycloides is positioned to become most unbeaten product development and Consultancy Company across diverse industry verticals. So, what are they?
We have both Product and Consultancy verticals. e-Scholaris – an all Inclusive Medical Academic Information System and Matrix- Semiconductor Equipment Control Framework are the products from Cycloides. Cycloides has equity in the most popular winery ERP software company, 360Growers Inc, Canada and 360Winery Ltd, Australia.
How do you look forward to the strategic partnership of Cycloides with Utopya Innovations, the Canadian Smartphone company?
With our strategic partnership with emerging smartphone company Utopya Innovations Inc, we are positioned to make waves across the Canadian tech landscape. This is our flagship account and Utopya Innovations Inc. has big plans for the next five years.
Do you think these companies are positioned to make waves only across the Canadian technological landscape or towards rest of the world as well?
Cycloides was recognized as one of the Fastest Growing IT Companies in Canada, opened an office in New York, USA, and strengthened its presence in the Asia-Pacific Region by setting up Cycloides Innovations Pvt Ltd, in Singapore. And now Cycloides and its strategic partner Utopya Innovations Inc. are aiming to expand to the rest of the world as well.
Being positioned their Global Delivery Centre at Technopark in Trivandrum, What are the advantages that the Cycloides would offer through their Delivery hub?
We are the next “ThoughtWorks”. We make sure that we have all latest technology expertise and practices within the company and CMMI L5 and ISO compliance process in place to build the delivery excellence. The delivery centre at Technopark will open more opportunities for IT professionals and bring global prestige in the IT sector.
What kind of talent or skills are you on the lookout for your firm?
Cycloides has been built to deliver optimum software quality products, so the company requires Technical Architects, Passionate Software Engineers, QA and Dev-Ops Engineers.
Why is the expansion in India such an important step for you?
India has nearly 1.3 billion people and 65% of it is youth. So it is a promising market as well as source of unlimited minds. As you can see some of those wonders working from US to Dubai. Kerala state, where we are located is 100% literate and knowledge of English language is basic quality. So by expanding in India, we make sure instant scalability to cover any business need and we have the untouched treasure of Indian market beckoning us.
What are your company’s immediate plans for future expansion?
We are setting up our second facility in Technopark, looking for right space to accommodate 100 more Cycloidians.
SOURCE: http://indiaitnews.com/our-delivery-centre-in...essionals/
Company Named Changed to Utopya Worldwide Holdings Inc at the Wyoming SOS...
SOURCE: https://wyobiz.wy.gov/business/GetImages.aspx...1240225143
SUMMARY
The Utopya / ANDI team includes not one, not two, but THREE well accomplished and well respected powerhouse businessmen in Mr. Loudon Owen, Mr. Ilja Laurs, Mr. Darryl V. Green. In addition, the company has a Strategic Partnership with Cycloides, Inc.
- Loudon Owen: See Post #130742 for independent confirmation.
- Ilja Laurs: See Post #160441 for independent confirmation.
- Darryl Green: See Post #80457 for independent confirmation.
- Cycloides, Inc: See Post #140838 for independent confirmation.
Despite unfounded claims to the contrary, ANDI / Utopya is NOT a scam. In fact, it is quite the opposite as evidenced by the stellar team of advisors and partners they have been able to attract to date. The advisors and partners obviously see ANDI / Utopya as a legitimate company with real potential otherwise they wouldn’t be involved.
This is my one post for today.
$ANDI
Utopya Worldwide Holdings Inc
The CONFIRMED ANDI / Utopya ADVISORS are real.
WHO IS LOUDON OWEN?
From Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/pri...Id=7925286
Quote:Mr. Loudon Frank McLean Owen, B.A., J.D., M.B.A., served as the Chief Executive Officer at Posera Ltd. from October 23, 2015 to January 30, 2017. Mr. Owen served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Posera Ltd. since October 2015.
Mr. Owen is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of McLean Watson Capital. Mr. Owen oversees and guides all aspects of McLean Watson Capital's work and investment strategy.
Mr. Owen served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Echelon Capital Corp. since January 16, 2013.
Prior to that, he financed and advised Softimage for its growth from four to 250 employees to its IPO on Nasdaq in 1992 and the sale to Microsoft in 1994. He served as the joint Chief Operating Officer at Softimage Inc., from 1993 to its sale. He served as a co-investor and Advisor.
He founded a corporate law firm that specialized in representing growth companies.
Prior to that, he practiced corporate or commercial and securities law with a major Canadian law firm concentrating on merger and acquisition and technology financing.
He is an international businessman and lawyer.
His career spanned more than 25 years, during which he has both lead and actively participated in the growth of a host of successful businesses.
He serves as the Chairman of Quantec Geoscience Limited.
He served as the Chairman of i4i, Inc. and Dexit Inc.
He serves as Chairman of the Board of The Fight Network, Inc.
He serves as the Chairman of Vismand Exploration Inc.
He has been and Executive Chairman of Posera Ltd. since January 30, 2017 and its Director since June 21, 2006.
He served as the Chairman at Posera Ltd.(formerly, Hosted Data Transaction Solutions Inc.) from June 2009 to January 30, 2017.
He served as the Chairman of Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. since February 24, 2011 until February 1, 2014.
He serves as a Director of Blessings in a Backpack (Canada) and Protect our Kids Inc.
He has been a Non-Executive Director of Kilo Goldmines Ltd. since March 9, 2012.
He has been an Independent Director of Genesis Land Development Corp., since March 22, 2013.
He has been Non-Executive Director of Avesoro Resources Inc.(also known as Aureus Mining Inc) since May 07, 2014.
He has been a Director of Echelon Capital Corp. since March 7, 2007.
He has been a Director of Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. since February 24, 2011.
He serves as a Director of IVL Audio Inc., Vismand Exploration Inc., i4i Inc., and Quantec Geoscience Ltd.
He serves as a Member of Advisory Board at Upstream Ventures Pte. Ltd. and SGEntrepreneurs.com.
He serves as a Director/Partner of Maclaine Watson & Co. Ltd; Owen Corporation; Anthem Media Inc; Know Rules Media Inc.;i4i Limited Partnership; McLean Watson Capital Inc; First Trinity Development Corporation; Communix Corporation; Tagit Canada Inc and Zeno Global Ltd.
He served as a Director of Khan Resources Inc. since August 20, 2015 until July 18, 2017.
He served as a Director of Amplus Communication Pte Ltd. He served on the board of Brookfield Development Corp. in the real estate industry.
He served as a Director of Ntegrator International Ltd. from October 2004 to April 24, 2014.
Previously, Mr. Owen served on the Boards of public companies including BPI Mutual Funds and Softimage.
He served as a Director at BF Realty Holdings Limited. He also serves as the Chairman of Mt. Sinai Hospital's Commercial Developments Committee.
He serves as the President of the Canadian INSEAD Alumni and the Upper Canada College Association Board of Governors.
His pro bono activities include several non-profit Boards and associations. He also co-founded the Canada Law Student Games. He speaks at many public events and forums.
Mr. Owen holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD in Fontainebleau in France; a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto; an L.L.B. from Osgoode Hall; and a B.A. degree in Economics and International Relations from University of Toronto.
In addition, Loudon Owen won a significant patent lawsuit against Microsoft a few years ago...
Quote
Reuters) - Microsoft Corp suffered a defeat on Thursday when the Supreme Court upheld a record $290 million jury verdict against the software giant for infringing a small Canadian company's patent. Link to Microsoft story:
https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSTRE7583IS20110610
Link to PR regarding Loudon Owen:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-...88324.html
Additional information on Loudon Owen...
Quote:As the founder and managing partner of McLean Watson, Canada’s first software venture capital firm whose funds’ performance ranked among the top 10% of all venture funds, Loudon has a three decade track record of crystallizing, launching, and monetizing new technology companies. A lawyer by training, Loudon has also made his mark in Africa, Europe and East Asia, and has received international recognition for his expertise in the intellectual property industry, cemented by a historic case against Microsoft in the US Supreme Court. In addition to DLT Labs, Loudon is the Chairman of Upstream Partners Group, McLean Watson, White Sheep Corp, Anthem Media, Owen Corporation and several other global ventures.
SOURCE: https://blockchain-expo.com/northamerica/spea...udon-owen/
WHO IS ILJA LAURS?
From Crunchbase
https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ilja-laurs#...n-overview
Quote:Ilja Laurs is the Founder and CEO of GetJar, world’s largest open mobile application store. “European Manager of the Year 2011” by European Business Press Association, “25 European Tech Leaders” by Wall Street Journal, “Top 40 most influential people in mobile communications” by Informa Telecoms and Media, “10 Start-ups That Will Change Your Life” by TIME magazine and “Technology Pioneer 2011” by World Economic Forum are only a few of his numerous industry achievements. As a recognized thought leader, Ilja speaks on all major telecommunication conferences and is regularly quoted in CNBC, BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Wall Street Journal and many other news sources. In February 2010, Ilja made the cover of the America's leading entrepreneurship magazine "Entrepreneur".
Since 2005, pioneering in the app store concept, GetJar provides app distribution to 500,000 developers, from one-man shops to brands like Google, Microsoft and Facebook. As of December 2012, GetJar distributes 750,000 mobile applications and has served over 3 billion downloads.
GetJar's virtual currency GetJar Gold, one of the best monetization solutions for Android developers, reached 75 million users in less than a year and is quickly becoming a dominant virtual currency in the mobile world.
Serial entrepreneur since 1999, Ilja has launched over 10 successful projects prior to GetJar, as diverse as Lithuania's largest hotel reservation system LithuanianHotels.com, mobile payments service MicroPay and mobile games studio Midas Mobile. Passionate about 3D photography, Ilja is also famous for his photoblog GeoGlance.com.
Link to PR regarding Ilja Laurs:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/andi...20110.html
WHO IS DARRYL GREEN?
From Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/peo...d=30009227
Quote:Mr. Darryl V. Green served as President of Domestic and International Franchising at GNC Holdings Inc. since November 2013 until September 2014 and served as its Senior Vice President of International & Domestic Franchising since October 2011 until November 2013.
Mr. Green served as Senior Vice President of Domestic Franchising at GNC Franchising LLC, a subsidiary of General Nutrition, Incorporated and GNC Corp. from August 2005 to October 2011.
He served as a Senior Vice President of Domestic Store Operations at GNC Holdings Inc. from July 12, 2011 to October 2011.
He served as Senior Vice President of Domestic Franchising of General Nutrition Centers, Inc. since August 2005.
Mr. Green served as Division Vice President of the Southeast of GNC from November 2003 to July 2005.
He served as Vice President of retail sales of General Nutrition Centers from June 1999 to June 2001.
From July 2001 to November 2003, he consulted in the supplement and nutrition industry.
Mr. Green served as Vice President of Retail Operations for the Southeastern United States for GNC from January 1996 to June 1999, and was the Director of Operations for the GNC NY City Designated Market Area from January 1993 to January 1996.
Mr. Green served as a Director of Ashlin Development Corp. (formerly, Health & Nutrition Systems International Inc.) since August 10, 2001.
Link to PR regarding Darryl V Green...
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chri...73568.html
The STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP with Cycloides, Inc is real...
Quote:Cycloides Inc. is a global information technology company head quartered in Canada working towards product development and consultancy across diverse verticals like social media, e-commerce, telecom and industrial automation. Cycloides has a development centre set up in Technopark Trivandrum to cater to its global audience. India IT News reporter Stijo Sebastian met up with Naushad Abdulkhader, Chief Operating Officer, Cycloides Inc. to know more about their business and Indian operations.
As a software firm, Cycloides is positioned to become most unbeaten product development and Consultancy Company across diverse industry verticals. So, what are they?
We have both Product and Consultancy verticals. e-Scholaris – an all Inclusive Medical Academic Information System and Matrix- Semiconductor Equipment Control Framework are the products from Cycloides. Cycloides has equity in the most popular winery ERP software company, 360Growers Inc, Canada and 360Winery Ltd, Australia.
How do you look forward to the strategic partnership of Cycloides with Utopya Innovations, the Canadian Smartphone company?
With our strategic partnership with emerging smartphone company Utopya Innovations Inc, we are positioned to make waves across the Canadian tech landscape. This is our flagship account and Utopya Innovations Inc. has big plans for the next five years.
Do you think these companies are positioned to make waves only across the Canadian technological landscape or towards rest of the world as well?
Cycloides was recognized as one of the Fastest Growing IT Companies in Canada, opened an office in New York, USA, and strengthened its presence in the Asia-Pacific Region by setting up Cycloides Innovations Pvt Ltd, in Singapore. And now Cycloides and its strategic partner Utopya Innovations Inc. are aiming to expand to the rest of the world as well.
Being positioned their Global Delivery Centre at Technopark in Trivandrum, What are the advantages that the Cycloides would offer through their Delivery hub?
We are the next “ThoughtWorks”. We make sure that we have all latest technology expertise and practices within the company and CMMI L5 and ISO compliance process in place to build the delivery excellence. The delivery centre at Technopark will open more opportunities for IT professionals and bring global prestige in the IT sector.
What kind of talent or skills are you on the lookout for your firm?
Cycloides has been built to deliver optimum software quality products, so the company requires Technical Architects, Passionate Software Engineers, QA and Dev-Ops Engineers.
Why is the expansion in India such an important step for you?
India has nearly 1.3 billion people and 65% of it is youth. So it is a promising market as well as source of unlimited minds. As you can see some of those wonders working from US to Dubai. Kerala state, where we are located is 100% literate and knowledge of English language is basic quality. So by expanding in India, we make sure instant scalability to cover any business need and we have the untouched treasure of Indian market beckoning us.
What are your company’s immediate plans for future expansion?
We are setting up our second facility in Technopark, looking for right space to accommodate 100 more Cycloidians.
SOURCE: http://indiaitnews.com/our-delivery-centre-in...essionals/
Company Named Changed to Utopya Worldwide Holdings Inc at the Wyoming SOS...
SOURCE: https://wyobiz.wy.gov/business/GetImages.aspx...1240225143
SUMMARY
The Utopya / ANDI team includes not one, not two, but THREE well accomplished and well respected powerhouse businessmen in Mr. Loudon Owen, Mr. Ilja Laurs, Mr. Darryl V. Green. In addition, the company has a Strategic Partnership with Cycloides, Inc.
- Loudon Owen: See Post #130742 for independent confirmation.
- Ilja Laurs: See Post #160441 for independent confirmation.
- Darryl Green: See Post #80457 for independent confirmation.
- Cycloides, Inc: See Post #140838 for independent confirmation.
Despite unfounded claims to the contrary, ANDI / Utopya is NOT a scam. In fact, it is quite the opposite as evidenced by the stellar team of advisors and partners they have been able to attract to date. The advisors and partners obviously see ANDI / Utopya as a legitimate company with real potential otherwise they wouldn’t be involved.
This is my one post for today.
$ANDI
Utopya Worldwide Holdings Inc
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