BLiNQ Media has assembled a prestigious and highly active board of business and technology advisors, each with extensive experience in their respective field. The board is committed to help guide the BLiNQ Media executive team in building a focused and successful company that provides compelling and relevant value to its constituents.

Dr. Steve Stuk, Ph.D. Co-Founder

Steve has been a professor in the Practice of Decision and Information Analysis at Emory University's Goizueta Business School for over 20 years, and has over 30 years of experience in inferential modeling for Fortune 100 and Internet start-ups. Steve received his Ph.D. in Applied Statistics from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1987. In addition to his 40 years of modeling, Steve likes to spend time with his family here and in Pensacola, FL supporting the children’s exploits in sports and song.

Frederic Bien, Ph.D. Co-Founder

Frederic brings to bear his vast expertise as an entrepreneur and technology leader from positions such as SVP Advanced Media Technology, Turner Broadcasting/Time-Warner and CTO, Bigstar Entertainment. His experience launching and leading Bien Logic, a California-based Web development and technology firm, as well as an online dating site that was acquired by Playboy, further add to his credentials. A devoted father, avid 10k runner and former competitor in water sports, Frederic has a Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT and was Winner of Most Efficient Display Ad Campaign with AiMA in 2009.

Alan Beychok CEO, Footsmart

Alan founded Benchmark Brands, Inc. in 1989 following an extensive career in brand marketing and product development. In 2006, Alan was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Southeast for the Retail Division. His entrepreneurial spirit has helped grow Benchmark Brands to a company with revenues of over $100,000,000 in 2008 and over 275 employees.

Genevieve Bos Global Connector of People and Ideas

Genevieve Bos is a global connector of people and ideas. She is currently the founding CEO of a private senior-level executive networking company. Genevieve is a keynote speaker, technology entrepreneur and the founding publisher and co-founder of PINK – the only national magazine, Web site and events designed exclusively for professional women. She also developed and oversaw highly profitable international sales teams. A sought-after expert on professional success, particularly as it relates to women in business, Genevieve and her work have been featured by numerous media outlets, including Forbes, CBS Good Morning, NBC, CNBC and CNN.

Ron Carpinella VP, Identity Management, Equifax

Ron is Vice President of Identity Management at Equifax, providing leadership for the company's business and product strategy to support the Identity Ecosystem. Prior to Equifax, Ron served in leadership roles at Google, Flycast, Relevant Knowledge and other Internet technology visionaries, facilitating each in achieving significant growth and expansion in new markets.

Nelson Chu Managing Director, Kinetic Ventures

Nelson is the Managing Director for Kinetic Ventures in Atlanta, GA. His investment activities focus on IT Infrastructure technologies (e.g., hardware systems and components, enterprise software), Internet software, database-related applications, and other emerging software and hardware technologies. Prior to joining Kinetic Ventures, Nelson held positions as management consultant with McKinsey & Company and Development Manager with Oracle Corporation.

Tom Lynch President, Isipho

Tom is a widely-recognized leader in integrated marketing, with expertise in brand development, advertising, distribution, and acquisition marketing. He has a unique combination of traditional and digital marketing experience across a range of companies from start-ups to the Fortune 10 and most recently at Razorfish. Tom is also President of Isipho, a small non-profit organization he co-founded with his 14-year-old daughter that focuses on developing long-term, self-sustaining solutions that end poverty and dependence in Nzinga, South Africa.

Trish Nicolas Marketing Communications Consultant

With more than two decades of marketing communications leadership experience, Trish provides consulting services to a range of companies, and acts as a mentor and advisor to entrepreneurs and CEOs. Trish has led the launch and communications for more than 200 companies, technologies, alliances and products. Previous roles include Director of Marketing at Jackson Spalding and Executive Vice President and Group Director for Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide. Prior, Trish served several Atlanta-based technology companies in international and national marketing roles.