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Corporate Overview
uLocate is the leading publisher of mobile location services. Our cross-carrier location platform enables the rapid deployment of innovative handset and network-based LBS applications.
We work side-by-side with our partners to create engaging user experiences that utilize location. As a pioneer in the mobile LBS market, our experienced team of developers and designers have launched pioneering applications including friend finders, family finders, point of interest locators, and photo tagging applications.
We partner with carriers, MVNOs and leading consumer brands to bring these compelling location applications to mobile subscribers.
For more information on uLocate technology, LBS development capabilities and partnerships; please email us at partners@ulocate.com or call 888-641-0102 x1.
Management
Walter Doyle
President & CEO
Walt's passion for emerging technology has kept him on the leading edge of
consumer media and technology for over 15 years. Prior to joining uLocate in
2005, Walt was a GM of MapQuest (TWX). His career began in Hong Kong with Dow
Jones (DJ), then spanned executive level appointments with GameSpot (CNET),
Net2Phone (IDT), and DialPad (YHOO). Walt's ability to identify emerging
technology trends, create corporate strategy, and build winning teams puts him
squarely at the helm of uLocate. Walt left San Francisco for his native home
of Boston in 2005 where he and his family are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy
fishing, biking, hockey, and travel. He is a graduate of Emory University in
Atlanta, Georgia.
Jerry King
Chief Operating Officer
Jerry has a history of bringing new software products and services to market.
He comes to uLocate from Intelligent Spatial Technologies, a start-up mobile
application firm with patents in location-based search where Jerry was
President & COO. Prior to that, Jerry was GM of XML Products for Progress
Software (PRGS) and VP, Consulting & Board Director for C-Bridge Internet
Solutions (CBIS), an industry-leading Internet systems integrator. His earlier
career encompassed leadership positions at Sybase and Unum and software
development roles for financial service firms including Citibank and Goldman Sachs.
Jerry spends whatever free time he has in Maine with his family and lives
to hike and ski. He graduated with a BA from Tufts University and a MS from
Bentley College.
Ron Braunfeld
Vice President, Business Development
Ron brings over 15 years experience in sales and business development to uLocate. Ron joined the team from Mapquest was Director of Business Development at MapQuest and played an instrumental role in the company's dramatic growth. During his tenure at MapQuest, Ron (and his team) was responsible for over 20 Million in new revenue opportunities in the wireless, print, and software businesses. Prior to MapQuest, Ron served as Strategic Account Executive for eCal Corporation - bringing in new accounts like AT&T, CBS, Switchboard, ZDNet, Net2Phone, Disney. Prior to uLocate, Ron was active in inner city Philadelphia Ð successfully operating one of the first for-profit graffiti removal businesses in the nation. Ron has a BA from the University of New Hampshire and a MA from Temple University. Ron resides in Philadelphia area with his wife and 3 children.
Dan Gilmartin
Vice President, Marketing
Dan joins uLocate from a successful stint as a carrier marketing consultant. Previously, Dan managed consumer location based-services for Sprint Nextel. In this role, he was responsible for the launch of the first family finding product in the wireless industry Sprint Family Locator, local search, and a host of other GPS enabled services. Prior to Sprint Nextel, Dan led product initiatives for VeriSign, a company he joined through a series of acquisitions including Network Solutions who acquired a start-up he helped launch, ImageCafe. Dan received his bachelor's degree from Villanova University. When not working, Dan loves to spend time with his family, root for the New York Yankees and fly-fish.
Ivan Mitrovic
Vice President, Technology
Ivan has been at the forefront of the LBS application development since he built and launched KMaps, a mobile LBS platform for Smartphones. Ivan also brings a wide range software development experience to uLocate including implementation of enterprise-grade applications for Bank of America, Fleet, ABN AMRO, Nova Scotia Bank, CIBC and Sovereign Bank. A native of Montenegro, Ivan lived and worked in Belgium and Holland before making his home in Boston.
Board of Directors
Walt Doyle - Chairman
Ryan Moore - General Partner, GrandBanks Capital
Mike Tyrell - General Partner, Venrock Capital
James Bankoff - Senior Advisor, Providence Equity