Oliver X

Website: www.renotahoetonightmagazine.com
Reno, Nevada, United States
Member since July 11, 2011

About

I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

Freedom. Limitless opportunities to grow my ambitions and measure the value of my taste, instincts and ethos.

My favorite startups:

Dibbs,Foursquare,Yelp!

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

Knowledge acquisition and niche mastery.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

Quitting.

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

Knowledge is more important than capital
Procrastination kills
Great team building is a foundational imperative

Full bio

President - Dork.com - 1999-2001

National Urban Talent Buyer - Sean Healy Presents - 2001-2002

1994-2001 and 2002 -2008 - Engineering Consultant/Non-Destructive Testing Specialist at Testing Engineers, Schwagger Davis Engineering and Digital Concrete

2008 - Film Critic - Flixter.com

2009 - Present - Editor/Publisher - Reno Tahoe Tonight

I founded Reno Tahoe Tonight, an independent monthly publication active in print, mobile and social environments, to celebrate the art, music and small business culture of Northern Nevada. Now in our 30th month, we've captured a growing audience and market share as influencers in the 18-34 year old demographic. Reno Tahoe Tonight has featured legacy artists like Steve Martin, George Clinton, Snoop Dogg, The Roots and Willie Nelson, while introducing stellar indie artists, including 2008 Beijing Olympic aerosol muralist Chor Boogie, photographer Franz Szony, rapper DeSaint Reed, hot New York painter/conceptual artist Casey James Diskin and many others.