Scott Swift, Managing Director & Co-Founder: Scott is a visionary leader and proven strategist with extensive experience establishing start-up companies. During his career he has held management positions at Internet & Technology, Telecommunications and Enterprise Software companies. His first exposure to the Web was over 10 years ago where he developed channels for IBM Software Group’s Net.commerce (WebSphere). He started working with Mobile platform companies 7 years ago and has successfully developed global markets for leading Consumer /Enterprise / M2M product offerings. He has worked for over 10 start-ups in various management and business development roles. He has an incredible knack for developing business models and markets for emerging technology companies.
Phil Swift, Director of Opeations & Co-Founder: Phil is the chief inspirational architect who drives a culture of success organization-wide and focuses on ensuring the team consistently exceeds customer expectations. For the past 10 years, Phil has been involved with the business of creative, content, new media and video. He understands the world of Media & Entertainment and how the creative process drives this industry. On the business development front, he is a true strategist known for opening new markets and launching products/services across multiple market segments. His solutions-based approach focused on client needs establishes lasting client relationships and a win-win market approach.
Missy Martin, Chief Marketing Officer: Missy is a seasoned expert at differentiating between all types of online trends, though in her opinion there are really only two types, those that are going somewhere, and those that are not. Her expertise covers multiple subjects areas including: Marketing Strategy, New Media Development, & Consulting, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Video Content Production and Graphic Design. She has an unbelievable talent for writing tag lines, slogans, marketing content, Web page copy and eloquently detailed creative proposals- and takes the leadership role in the creative process and Web strategy at Circa Next.™
Joseph Malki, Chief Business Development Officer: Joseph is an expert in business development delivering a new twist on sustainability for on-line media, marketing and information technology. His extensive experience establishing Seven-Star Events as America’ largest green event production firm has given him deep insights into sustainability’s true business proposition and vital intelligence about thousands of green businesses. Mr. Malki has a passion for helping connect global entertainment, government infrastructure, and consumer goods advance their CSR. Additionally, he has architected new on-line media for Live Earth and Green Registration. Prior to Seven-Star, his marketing direction at Event Pro Strategies helped close deals with America’s top brands such as Fox -American Idol, US Army – NASCAR, General Mills, Turner Networks, and Lowes Theaters.
