About the company

Location: 1710 S Amphlett Blvd Suite 110 , San Mateo, California 94402, United States flags/United States.gif
Founded in: 2007
Stage: Revenue generating
Number of employees: 6-15
Completed funding: VC B Round
Investor names: Mayfield, Pitango
Short URL: http://vator.tv/c/b5d
Profile creation: July 10, 2008
Last updated: September 24, 2008

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Electronics/Appliances, Internet Search, Internet Social Media, Internet Web 2.0

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FixYa,Inc.

Tech Support, Manuals & Troubleshooting for 9M+ Consumers
Startup/business
flags/United States.gif California, United States
http://www.fixya.com

ABOUT FIXYA: FixYa is a community of 9 million members who share, learn and connect over household, tech and consumer support tips. This community of concerned consumers share real world experience and practical tips on more than 6000 brand name retailers. From fixing toasters, to Tivos, to cars, FixYa's community members are part of a DIY revolution that helps empower techies, tinkerers and hobbyists across the globe.

 

Competitive advantage

Some interesting features of the site include:
  • The site contains more than 1 million tips on everything from toasters to Tivos
  • FixYa contains a vast knowledge base of over 9 million members
  • A unique voting system ensures the most relevant search results
  • Members can register to store files, organize receipts and extend warranties
  • Members can earn extra cash by becoming experts and answering premium assistance questions from home.
  • Partnerships and premium assistance subscriptions ensure steady revenue flow
  • New partnership program to be released in late Oct.*
 

Management Bio

YANIV BENSADON, CEO

Yaniv Bensadon is a seasoned internet entrepreneur who over the past 8 years founded and led several successful consumer internet ventures. His recent venture, FixYa, is establishing itself as the first and largest crowd sourced tech support community for consumer products on the web. Bensadon’s core expertise focuses on envisioning innovative solutions that accommodate the growing needs of online consumers, yet are holding an abundant economic potential for monetization.

Prior to entering the Internet space, as a Spokesperson for the Consul General of Israel in Miami, Bensadon represented the Israeli Government’s foreign affairs policies in speaking engagements throughout Florida. Bensadon is a native of Israel and a veteran Captain of the Israeli Air Force.

 

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Looking for employees

Employee description

VP of Business Development
San Mateo, CA
Very competitive salary, heavy equity, benefits


Job Description:
A fast growing, well-funded, social tech startup company, with 9 million unique visitors per month is looking for a VP of Business Development to identify and form the company's strategic partnerships and large internet company distribution deals. FixYa is the first and largest post-sale customer service provider. By providing branded and active community support services, FixYa helps large retailers, portals, e-commerce sites and publishers increase their revenue potential and further steward their audiences.

The qualified candidate is a deal maker and 'closer' with a solid understanding of online business models and monetization opportunities. This position reports to the company's CEO.

This position requires the following responsibilities:

  • Identify partnership plan with large retailers, e-commerce sites, portals, and web publishers.
  • Leverage network to establish dialogue with decision makes.
  • Craft different deal structures to generate optimal results for partner and company.
  • Negotiate deal terms and assure prompt closing.
  • Execute and manage relationships with partners to yield optimal returns.
  • Meet the company's BD revenue and distribution goals set by management.

Qualifications:

  • BA/BSc degree; an MBA is a strong plus.
  • Minimum 6 years experience in closing deals in the consumer internet space, preferably in a start up.
  • Candidate should be a result-oriented deal maker and relationship builder.
  • Solid understanding of online business models and monetization opportunities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must have access to a big brand/enterprise rolodex.
  • Must be a self motivated self-starter who is hungry for success.
  • Creative enough to envision the right solution for each prospective partner, but strategic enough to delegate to key staff.
Email careers[at]fixya[dot]com with your resume, salary expectations, portfolio pieces and cover letter.
 

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