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Michael Slaby

Michael Slaby ... Technology, politics, and saving the world in various combinations. ... Greater Chicago Area ... Internet

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Michael Slaby 2ndAccount Holder Michael Slaby Technology, politics, and saving the world in various combinations. Greater Chicago AreaInternet Current Timshel Previous Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Obama for America, Edelman Education Brown University 500+ connectionsConnectSend Michael InMailMore options www.linkedin.com/in/mjslabyContact Info Twitter slaby Websites Personal Website Company Website Background Summary Obsessed with saving the world. Believe in the power of innovation to tackle the world's biggest and most essential challenges. Am a technology and strategy leader with experience in political campaigns, government, and nonprofits as well as venture capital and large agencies. Specialties:Building big things; communications and digital strategy including web, social, mobile; technology strategy and development; leadership and strategic planning; operations management and team building. Experience Managing Partner, Head of Mission Timshel July 2013 – Present (1 year 1 month)Chicago, Illinois Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentFellow Harvard Kennedy School of Government January 2013 – June 2013 (6 months)Greater Boston Area Obama for AmericaChief Integration and Innovation Officer Obama for America April 2011 – December 2012 (1 year 9 months)Greater Chicago Area Led and managed all technology -- data, product, engineering, systems, security, and analytics -- to ensure effective integration of technical products into all campaign functions. EdelmanExecutive Vice President, Digital Global Practice Chair Edelman June 2010 – March 2011 (10 months) Working to knit digital strategy into all strategic communications and redefine public relations to center on engagement and empowerment. Responsible for identifying and scaling digital best practices at Edelman and in the industry (process, products, tools, technology, and measurement/analytics) while developing intellectual property, brokering cross-region solutions and deploying digital talent and resources around the network. Chief Technology Strategist TomorrowVentures, LLC February 2009 – March 2011 (2 years 2 months) Technology Director Obama-Biden Transition Project November 2008 – February 2009 (4 months) Obama for AmericaChief Technology Officer Obama for America April 2008 – November 2008 (8 months) Obama for AmericaDeputy Director of New Media Obama for America September 2007 – April 2008 (8 months) Obama for AmericaNew Media Strategist & Production Lead Obama for America March 2007 – September 2007 (7 months) Deputy Campaign Manager Friends of Vi Daley December 2006 – March 2007 (4 months) Production Manager The Strategy Group May 2006 – December 2006 (8 months) Head waiter Oceanique April 2005 – August 2006 (1 year 5 months) Senate Intern U.S. Senator Richard Durbin June 2005 – May 2006 (1 year) Production Designer no ink, inc February 2000 – August 2001 (1 year 7 months)Greater Chicago Area Honors & Awards The Tech 50 Crain's Chicago September 2013 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/meet-chicagos-tech-50-2013 Breakout of the Year Webby's May 2013 The Webby Awards are proud to honor Chief Technology Officer Harper Reed, Chief Innovation and Integration Officer Michael Slaby, Digital Director Teddy Goff, and the other members of President Obama’s tech team as Webby Breakout of the Year for its successful 2012 Obama for America digital campaign. The team's historic campaigning effort masterfully combined savvy political and tech genius to become the secret weapon behind Obama’s...more 40 Under 40 Crian's Chicago October 2011 http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/40under40-2011#_Slaby Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 99+Strategic Communications 73Strategy 63Digital Strategy 59Public Relations 54Political Campaigns 46Politics 37Strategic Planning 34Social Media 31Analytics 28Social Networking Michael also knows about... 21Social Media Marketing 20Non-profits 18Nonprofits 16Leadership 13Digital Media 11Strategic Partnerships 10Start-ups 9Content Strategy 7Entrepreneurship 6Community Organizing 6Crisis Communications 6Public Policy 4Digital Marketing 4Public Affairs 4Grassroots Organizing See 21+ Education Brown University Brown University AB, English Literature, Biochemistry 1996 – 2001 Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Instructor -- Brown Outdoor Leadership Training (BOLT) Program Saint Albans 1987 – 1996 Recommendations Given (2) Rick Klau Rick Klau VP, Publisher Services Rick was an exceptionally attentive, creative contact for our services with FeedBurner. Presented creative implementation ideas without pressing us into plan we weren't ready to manage. His command of the technical elements of feed deployment was masterful and absolutely comforting as we rolled out several layers of public and structural elements of our site using FeedBurner. June 17, 2007, Michael was Rick's client Aaron Krager Aaron Krager Intern Aaron was incredibly diligent during the time we overlapped in Senator Durbin's Chicago office. Doing the thankless and very detail-oriented work of a press intern, Aaron was tireless and always eager to take on extra responsibilities in the office to help others with projects they couldn't manage on their own. Additionally, Aaron's a pleasure to work with and made the...more April 9, 2007, Michael worked with Aaron at Senator Richard Durbin See More ConnectionsShared (5) John RosserJohn Rosser1st Founder at Sustainable Strategies Conference Benjamin RattrayBenjamin Rattray1st Founder and CEO, Change.org Rory FeltonRory Felton1st Vice President, Chirpify Kim Chandler McDonaldKim Chandler McDonald1st Co-Founder, EVP and Flat World Navigator at KimmiC Damian BorthDamian Borth1st Postdoctoral Research Fellow at ICSI & UC Berkeley PreviousNext Groups Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Join Obama for America Obama for America Join Obama for America 2012 Obama for America 2012 Join Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy Join Following Harvard Kennedy School of Government Public Policy Follow Timshel Music Follow Obama for America Political Organization Follow Schools Brown University Providence, Rhode Island Area Follow Harvard University, John F. 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