Jon Lebkowsky
Internet Pioneer
Jon Lebkowsky has been a prominent member of the Internet community since 1990. He is an author and consultant well known for his involvement in cutting edge web projects and policy discussions. He is also known for his role in developing communities and strategies for online business and online activism. In addition to his consulting and writing, he is involved in economic development initiatives around digital convergence and sustainability economy.
Web Strategy, Online Social Networks
At Polycot Associates, we help organizations and consultants build productive online relationships with their customers and clients.
On today's social web, it's essential to understand how to optimize your online presence. Through my extensive experience with online interaction, from the first online communities in the 1990s to blogs. online social networks and collaborative environments in the 2000s, I know how to create the most effective web presence for your organization, and I can provide strategic insight into critical business decisions.
Jon Lebkowsky is a social media/user experience consultant based in Austin, Texas.
"Jon is a well known and respected professional and member of the community. He's been around a long time and has been a consistant participant in many of the important developments on the Net. He is able to execute very professionally while maintaining a very high social and moral view. And almost most importantly, he always has a sense of humor. ;-)"
– Joi Ito
"Jon is one of the first that we call upon when we need insights into the Internet and beyond. He is one of the few that I have met who is able to blend both vision and practicality in the same sentence."
– Wayne Pethrick, The Futures Lab.
"Jon one of the most sincere people I have ever met on the WWW...and the most connected to boot. His knowledge of the technology he uses is second only to the passion he has for the work he does. The best thing about Jon is that he is always up for a challenge even when he doesn't have the time...thanks, Jon."
– Dean McCall, President and CEO, Salsa.Net
"Jon is the type of person who has the professional integrity to tell you what you really need to hear, not necessarily what he thinks you want to hear. Companies who wish to tackle complex issues with an honest assessment and a thoughtful plan of action will value his expertise. I recommend Jon without reservation"
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