Dawson Roark

Daddy Drummer Decoder - www.decodesolutions.com, www.openmyvideo.com, www.dawsonroark.com, iPhone Developer, HTML5 mobile web developer, OpenMyVideo, HIVE, Decode Solutions, Destroy All Sweaters.

Website: www.decodesolutions.com
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Member since April 23, 2012

About Dawson... Founder of Decode Solutions and CMO of OMV Inc. A brand-building expert, Dawson Roark notes that his skills form a triangle connecting the disciplines of IT, marketing, and sales. "I've used technology and communications—a combination we today call social media—to build business and promote and attract customers." Before forming Decode Solutions Dawson was vice president for Brand Fuel, a promotions agency with national corporate clients. Dawson's diverse background includes eight years as the Director of Data Mgmt. for Industrial Power Sales and was the Operations Manager for ChatterBox, a technology startup headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. Decode Solutions was formed in 2008 to build mobile technology solutions. Decode Solutions LLC became a partnership between Dawson Roark and Kendall Truitt in 2010. Decode Solutions has produced iOS applications for GridIron Ventures, OpenMyVideo, Scan Source, and DCI Group. Decode Solutions purchased the technology behind OpenMyVideo.com, a video messaging technology in early 2011. A separate corporation, OMV Inc., was formed and now offers the OpenMyVideo.com web service. In addition to OpenMyVideo.com, Decode Solutions offers an innovative mobile platform called "hive" (hivehelp.com). hive is a license software platform sold to business enterprises. Both products are ideal for sales professionals, marketing teams, and organizations focused on collaboration and communication. ### • Openmyvideo.com OpenMyVideo is today's ideal video marketing and communications tool. Create and send video messages with clarity and impact. The OpenMyVideo platform includes a proprietary Theme Creator and mobile applications for iPhone and iPad. • Hivehelp.com hive is a real-time mobile collaboration tool for teams. Add key colleagues to your hive. Then ask questions, share answers, and build knowledge bases—all on the fly. Decode Solutions. Technology integration • Mobile innovation Quote_down

About

I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

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

I have been a drummer, playing in bands since I was 13...I just expect people to follow me and collectively we make GREAT things!

My favorite startups:

Shoeboxed, Twitter, iFormBuilder, 37Signals, Hulu, Netflix,

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

Lack of funding to implement great ideas and grow them to their full potential

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

Thinking you can handle everything, and picking the lower hanging fruit rather than climbing up the tree to find something tastier.

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

Focus on what you do best and outsource the rest.

Full bio

First and foremost, I’m a dad with two young girls, Noe and Ava. I have a charming, beautiful, and amazingly smart wife, Lea. She and I have a tradition of writing to-do lists and goals on paper napkins while we enjoy a cocktail or two. Over the years, we’ve conquered napkin after napkin.

We live in an artsy little neighborhood, Boylan Heights. In fact, we’re in our second house in the neighborhood, and we love our wrap-around porch and sturdy pocket doors. It needs work—floors creak, faucets leak, and things have settled. But that’s life.

Google my name and you’ll find I’ve worked on projects ranging from iPhone application development, RFID, mobile collaboration, video marketing, Social Media Strategy. You will also find that I’m a musician—specifically, a drummer. I don’t play as often these days, thanks to our busy family life. I’m also a workaholic who loves challenges.

I’m easy to keep up with—just follow me on twitter @droarkl, @hivehelp, @openmyvideo or friend me on Facebook.

Maybe you’re here because you NEED something at your company to shake things UP a bit…perhaps to develop an application or technology process, map strategy, document your culture, or manage your data. You’ve come to the right place!

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Dawson Roark notes that his skills form a triangle connecting the disciplines of IT, marketing, and sales. “From my very first rock band in high school to my current work,” he says, “I’ve used technology and communications—a combination we today call social media—to build business and promote and attract fans.” Dawson formed Decode Solutions in 2008 to consult on social media and mobile technology solutions. Here’s just a few folks he has worked with ––Mercedes, Ford, Cummins, Caterpillar, Atlas Copco, DCI Group, GridIron Ventures, Scan Source, Pinehurst Resorts…