Lore Founder. Previously created Gamification.org(acquired by Badgeville), QuickCoin(the first social bitcoin wallet) and Binded(acquired by Pixsy).
Co-created one of the top 5 guilds in the world on the original EverQuest..
Invested money from virtual currencies, which allowed me to travel Asia in my early 20's, studied Mandarin, as well as acted in TV commercials in Taiwan.
Advised and consulted several game companies with positive results, one of which included helping David Perry @ Gaikai on early business strategy for the company. Later they were acquired for $380 million.
Helped create the momentum behind the gamification trend. When I started Gamify, there were 0 google results for the term. I created it and helped seed the term to the media, starting at a private party at E3 2010. After my contact used the term in story titles, it began to be seen all over the place.
Created Gamification.org which I built into the largest resource for the gamification trend, with translations in over 14 languages. Sold to Badgeville in 2012.
Mentored for Peter Thiel's 20 under 20 program.
Wife Noriko Lands, son Noah Lands.
Describe the most impressive thing you've done.Looking to hire amazing engineers.
Describe what you're looking for in a company.
