Alan Lobock (SkyMall & Worthworm) - How to think like an angel investor
What does a serial entrepreneur and angel investor do when he has extra time on his hands? He creates an awesome tool to help entrepreneurs and investors work together better, of course.
Alan Lobock is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor best known for co-founding SkyMall, the company whose retail catalog is available on approximately 80% of all domestic commercial aircraft. During his tenure with SkyMall, Mr. Lobock served as its Chief Financial Officer and its Executive VP—Marketing. The company enjoyed its IPO in the mid-90s, was later taken private when acquired by Gemstar/TV Guide, and has since been acquired multiple times.
Mr. Lobock then went on to co-found Integrus Analytic Systems, which developed Worthworm, a comprehensive, automated valuation system for early stage ventures. Worthworm exited its beta in October 2013, and has quickly gained traction among entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture accelerators/incubators, and university entrepreneurship programs.
Alan is a sought-after speaker and writer on topics concerning entrepreneurship and angel investing. The Wall Street Journal named Alan a “Startup Guru,” he has served as an entrepreneurship expert for YoungEntrepreneur.com, and participated in an invitation-only event at the White House devoted to entrepreneurship.
Prior to embarking on his entrepreneurial career, Mr. Lobock served 8 years with Price Waterhouse’s Phoenix office, departing as a Senior Manager. A 1982 graduate of Arizona State University with a B.S. in accounting and an alumnus of Claremont McKenna College, Mr. Lobock resides in Scottsdale, AZ.
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