Reza Hussein is the Co-founder and CTO of jambool, the company behind many leading apps on Facebook and other social platforms including Send Good Karma and Hug Me. They’ve recently launched a virtual economy platform, and we wish them continued success with this new shift!
1) I majored in: Computer Science
2) I'm most well-known for: Being the co-founder & CTO of Jambool (aka Social Gold)
3) How did I end up in WA?: I moved to Seattle for my first job out of college.
4) One thing about me few people know: I taught COBOL as a TA in graduate school.
5) If I were a super hero, I'd be: Superman. That'll help me get things done faster.
6) The thing I love most about my job is: Getting to build a really cool technology product and getting to meet smart & interesting people.
7) Website worth checking out: http://www.teachstreet.com
8) Best candy: Sour Jelly Beans
9) Awesome trip: 2 weeks covering Switzerland, Italy, Germany & Austria in 2005. We rented a car and drove everywhere.
10) Favorite Facebook app: shameless plug: Send Good Karma
11) 3 gadgets I can't function without: MacBook Pro, cell phone, PVR
12) My future plans include: Travel to all the other continents I've never been to (Antarctica,South America & Africa)
13) In 2007 I: Quit my cushy job to co-found Jambool.com
14) In 2008 I: Built Jambool into a Top 20 Facebook app company and created Social Gold
15) In 2009 I: Plan on making Social Gold successful
Post by Thais Luporini
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Sour Jelly Beans? There had to be at least one item on this least related to food. I'm surprised Naan and Curry didn't get a mention!
Posted by: Vikas Gupta | February 11, 2009 at 11:04 PM
No, Reza, that TeachStreet plug doesn't pay off my referral bonus for Mikhail, but it's an OK start :-)
Posted by: daveschappell | February 11, 2009 at 11:31 PM