Yesterday we added a very important member to the Ignighter team. Why is she so important? Well primarily because she’s a she. But even primarilierly because she works for free.
Meet the lovely Molly Bush, our newest Community Catalyst and cell phone answerer. Molly loves wine, cheese, and headbands and currently lives in an abandoned truck tire warehouse with her pomerianian and bff, Ferdie. She prefers to date celebrities, reality TV stars, and other people that she’s stalked.
Ignighter: Molly it’s great to have you on board…
Molly: Huh?
Ignighter: Are you not paying attent- Wait a second, you’re on Monster.com looking for paying jobs again aren’t you?
Molly: I might be. That’s not part of my job description?
Ignighter: I’m still not exactly sure what it is you do here…
Molly: Catalyze the community.
Ignighter: And that means…?
Molly: Can we get to some real questions please?
Ignighter: Sure. Tell us about your background.
Molly: I went to High School in Ithaca, NY. Then I decided to come out to Colorado University where I sort of studied Business and Sociology.
Ignighter: Those were your majors?
Molly: Nah. When I took over somebody’s lease my freshman year, they had left behind two textbooks; one business and one sociology. I’ve taken a few peeks.
Ignighter: And after college?
Molly: After college I started working big girl jobs and that’s when I died inside. I also love moving.
Ignighter: Like traveling?
Molly: No moving. I typically move four times per year and change states yearly.
Ignighter: Sounds like you’re really at Ignighter for the long haul!
Molly (banging her laptop, not listening): Why does Monster take so long to load?!
Ignighter: Any siblings?
Molly: I have one brother whom my mother loves more than me.
Ignighter: Well we love you more than your brother.
Molly: That’s creepy. I’m kinda happy to be here too.
Ignighter: Well that’s great. Now if you don’t mind, we’ll get to the closing questions.
Molly: OK, but quickly please, I have a call with my temp agency at 11:30.
Ignighter: What is your favorite word?
Molly: Irked.
Ignighter: What is your least favorite word?
Molly: Is there a word for jobs that don’t pay? Oh. Internship.
Ignighter: Boxers or Commando?
Molly: Sexual harassment?
Ignighter: Favorite smell?
Molly: Fear.
Ignighter: What historical figure would you most like to go on a date with?
Molly: Heath Ledger. Too soon? Then I’ll go with JFK.
Ignighter: Terrific. Thanks so much for your time Molly.
Molly: Huh? Sure.
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July 30th, 2008
Posted by
Adam |
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It’s been a while since our last installment of:
A/S/L Check - An Ignighter Interview Series - Hard Questions, Soft Bodies.
That’s basically because we ran out of people in the company to interview. Well we’re lucky because the company got a little bigger this week with the addition of an awesome new intern, Nicky Leach.
If you think he looks young in his picture, it’s not because he suffers from Gary Coleman syndrome, it’s because he is very young. Now wait a second. Before you dismiss him as just another in an ongoing list of underage day-laborers we’ve brought in to code at Ignighter you must understand that Nicky is actually a programming virtuoso.
Here’s a little about his background:
Born in Salzburg, Nicky began playing with well known C++ code by the age of four. When he turned five, even before he could read, he was experimenting with writing his own code, including an early version of Oregon Trail. By the age of seven he was traveling around Europe writing masterfully complex code for Arch-Bishops and Holy Roman Emperors. He -
Nicky: OK let me interrupt you there. I’m pretty sure you were just retelling Mozart’s bio and substituting all the music stuff with computer references.
Ignighter: Hmmm possibly. I lost your bio sheet so I tried to wing it. Also Amadeus was on AMC a few nights ago. So you weren’t born in Austria?
Nicky: I was born in Boulder, Colorado.
Ignighter : But you do have a sister named Nannerl?
Nicky: Nope. Also Mozart.
Ignighter : Somebody is a little obsessed with Mozart…Big fan, huh?
Nicky: Not especially.
Ignighter: OK now that we have some background on your early childhood, tell us about your plans for this coming fall.
Nicky: I’ll be attending NYU as a Freshman majoring in Computer Science.
Ignighter: That’s awesome. You’re basically making the reverse trip that Ignighter made when we came from New York City and moved to Boulder for the summer. That’s really exciting though.
Nicky: Yeah I’m especially looking forward to discovering the big city lifestyle. I love Boulder, but I’m also pretty excited for a change of pace.
Ignighter: At 14, you’re by far the youngest employee at Ignighter. How do you think Ignighter relates to people your age?
Nicky: First of all I’m 18.
Ignighter: Still the youngest, please answer the question anyway.
Nicky: I think Ignighter is awesome. The truth is that people who are still in High School might find it less of a necessity -it’s borderline inbreeding with how often people date within the same group-, but it’s definitely a very practical and down-to-earth service. And people my age get it - it works well with our MySpace/Facebook generation, and doesn’t have the same stigma that regular online dating sites have.
Ignighter: How does it feel to be at TechStars?
Nicky: It’s absolutely awesome! This is a little devious, but I think one of the sweetest parts is I’m here, but I wasn’t technically “accepted”. I’m definitely digging the vibe that’s been around here for the past two days though. It just feels like the right mix.
Ignighter: Well that’s great, we’re really happy to have you on the team. Now if you don’t mind, we’ll get to the closing questions.
Nicky: Shoot.
Ignighter: What is your favorite word?
Nicky: I love the way the word “Lijit” (not legit) looks - you don’t get much sexier than that.
Ignighter: Are you trying to woo Todd Vernon? Ok how about your least favorite word?
Nicky: Least favorite word has to be “definitely” - I can never spell it right.
Ignighter: Boxers or Commando?
Nicky: I’ll go with boxers.
Ignighter: Favorite smell?
Nicky: Line dried sheets
Ignighter: What historical figure would you most like to go on a date with?
Nicky: Is Natalie Portman considered “historical” yet?
Ignighter: A couple more V for Vendettas and she’ll get there.
Nicky: Sweet.
Ignighter: Anyway, your break is over. Thanks for sitting down with us, but now it’s back to coding!
Nicky: Hands…so…sore…from…coding….
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June 20th, 2008
Posted by
Adam |
About Ignighter, Ignighter Update, a/s/l check, group dating, ignighter, techstars |
Part 2 of the Ignighter Road Trip will be coming shortly, but before that we wanted to introduce the newest member of our team.
Kevin Owocki is Ignighter’s new lead developer. Kevin has 7 years of software engineering experience, and he has run a handful of small scale web companies. He’s an avid runner and ultimate frisbee player. He loves exploring the outdoors, meeting new, interesting people, and chatting about technology and startups. Ask him about his unique ability to relate nearly any situation to the plot of a Simpsons, Seinfeld, South Park, or Family Guy episode. Kevin is psyched for a landmark summer, and we’re really excited to have him on the team!
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May 25th, 2008
Posted by
Adam |
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Today we’re excited to bring you the second installment of:
A/S/L Check - An Ignighter Interview Series - Hard Questions, Soft Bodies.
We were especially lucky to score an interview with the Ignighter Executive Assistant who asked that we protect his identity and use his fairly well known public alias, Andy Swinehouse. Andy has been a part time assistant in the office for 6 months now and is really an invaluable asset to the company. Especially since he doesn’t get paid. We can always rely on a freshly filled Brita filter in the refrigerator, a replenished stock of doubly-ply TP in the office bathroom, and presents under the Hannukah Bush during the holidays.
Ignighter: So Mr. Swinehouse, let’s dive right into the interview… How do you feel about running out to Starbucks and getting me a skim latte? One sugar.
Andy: How many times do I have to tell you? Just because I’m Dan’s roommate, that does not make me your Executive Assistant.
Ignighter: You know what? Make it two sugars please, I’m feeling saucy.
Andy (defeated): Can I at least wait until the interview is over?
Ignighter: Fine. Can you please explain the process of securing a job at Ignighter to all prospective employees out there?
Andy: Sure. Basically, I signed a lease with Dan expecting to have a nice apartment to return home to after a grueling day at law school, only to have it turned into a makeshift office for you two scrappy, poor entrepreneurs.
Ignighter: Ohhh interesting. Go on…
Andy: At first Adam -you - would clutch your palm dramatically exclaiming “Boy I could really use a hand massage right about now”. I tried to ignore the comments initially, but it became increasingly difficult when Adam started draping a mangled claw-hand in front of my face and holding a bottle of massage oil in his other hand. Before I knew it, I was rushing home from class to give Shiatsu treatments as the office masseuse. I’ve since been promoted to Executive Assistant.
Ignighter: Congratulations on the promotion! I see they like to promote in-house. Sounds like a solid company.
Andy: Eh.
Ignighter: Can you tell us about some of the other contributions you make to the company?
Andy: Well as I mentioned above I’m in law school. So even though they have fantastic professional counsel, they still come to me seeking advice on smaller legal issues.
Ignighter: Such as?
Andy: I remember one time the parking meters across the street from our apartment-
Ignighter: Andy…?
Andy: Ugh fine, across the street from the office. So one time Adam asked me if he could park at the meter across the street after 8 pm on a weeknight. And being as I had just passed the final in Constitutional Law, I was able to provide genuine legal counsel.
Ignighter (miffed): Yeah I think you still owe me $79 for that ticket I got.
Andy: Another time Dan asked me about the process of becoming a judge and if I thought Randy Jackson could ever have his own Judge show, like a Judge Judy. I told him ‘no’.
Ignighter: This is all very enlightening Andy. Let’s shift gears. Have you gone out on a group date through Ignighter yet?
Andy: Yes I have. The part I love most about Ignighter is that even though I’m in a relationship, I can still join a group and go out with my friends. I love playing matchmaker and I’m a great wingman.
Ignighter: And your significant other doesn’t mind?
Andy: No not at all. First of all, I’ve checked the box that says “Taken, but here for my friends” so right off the bat it’s clear that I’m just out to have fun with my buddies. Also, she’s in a group too. One time my group went out with her’s and we were able to introduce our respective friends to each other. It was an awesome time.
Ignighter: Looks like somebody is trying to get promoted to Head of Marketing!
Andy (chuckling): Can we wrap this up so I can get to my reading please? Wait, is there really an opening?
Ignighter: No. OK now it’s time for our closing questions.
Andy: Bring ‘em on.
Ignighter: What is your favorite word?
Andy: Queso.
Ignighter: What is your least favorite word?
Andy: Laundry.
Ignighter: Boxers or Commando?
Andy: Boxers.
Ignighter: Favorite Smell?
Andy: Buffalo wing sauce.
Ignighter: What historical figure would you most like to go on a date with?
Andy: Harriet Tubman.
Ignighter: Well Andy we want to thank you so much for being here.
Andy: We’re sitting on my bed.
Ignighter: Exactly. Keep up the great work and who knows, some day you might even be giving hand massages in a real office!
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April 2nd, 2008
Posted by
Adam |
About Ignighter, a/s/l check |
