Today's Entrepreneur: George Uy

Kristin Karaoglu · June 6, 2012 · Short URL: https://vator.tv/n/26c0

No. 1 mistake: Assuming too much

Today's Entrepreneur is George Uy, Co-Founder of Xfluential, LLC. According to his VEQ, George is a thought leader and is good at marketing management and product management.

Vator’s community is the home to entrepreneurs who embrace their passion and follow their dreams. Our profiles allow members to express themselves by sharing their interests, lessons learned, as well as bits and pieces of their roller-coaster journey.

These profiles give entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase themselves and tell their story. So if you are an entrepreneur, a serial entrepreneur, or even an aspiring entrepreneur, we'd like to hear from you.

I am a(n):

Aspiring entrepreneur

Companies I've founded or co-founded:

Orphionics, LLC, Xfluential, LLC

Startups I worked for:

Xfluential, Chroniclr, Abraxis Oncology, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Hana Biosciences

If you are an entrepreneur, why?

I want to start a revolution!

My favorite startups:

Airbnb, Quora, Meetup, Pandora, Instagram, Pinterest

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

Facing the truth

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?

Assuming too much.

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

Trust your instinct.
Never give up
Principles and integrity

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Kristin Karaoglu

Woman of many skills: Database System Engineer; SplashX event producer; Author of Startup Teams

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Related Companies, Investors, and Entrepreneurs

Xfluential, LLC

Startup/Business

Joined Vator on April 16, 2012

Xfluential provides a platform to assess and leverage one's social assets, an absolute essential in the online economy, from relationship management to business reviews and crowdfunding.

whisPERK, the first web-based and mobile app to build on the Xfluential social analytics platform, lets individuals and organizations engage their social networks for publicity, feedback, and fund-raising.

whisPERK is currently in Private Beta with early adopters ranging from filmmakers and writers to non-profits such as museums and film festivals. To be part of our next Beta round, please visit our website and request an invitation.

George Uy

Joined Vator on April 20, 2012

Co-founder, Xfluential & Chroniclr SVP, Commercial Ops, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Exec Director, Marketing, Abraxis Oncology Exec Director, Commercial Ops, Roche China Intnl Product Mgr, Roche Basel