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  • Big Omaha 2014 video series launches with Ryan Freitas of about.me

    To open Big Omaha Thursday morning, Ryan Freitas reflected on ownership by sharing his experience with the whole startup cycle: building, launching, selling and buying back. The Big Omaha video series is brought to you by First National Bank of Omaha.

  • A year after buying back about.me, Ryan Freitas talks ownership

    To open Big Omaha Thursday morning, Ryan Freitas reflected on ownership by sharing his experience with the whole startup cycle: building, launching, selling and buying back. Yes, buying back. Freitas’ idea, about.me, the “starting point for your identity online”—was acquired by AOL in late 2010, just four days after launch. But getting acquired didn’t turn out…

  • Ryan Freitas, co-founder of about.me, joining the Big Omaha speaker lineup

    Over the past two weeks, we have announced a new speaker joining the Big Omaha lineup each Thursday. Today we’re excited to release the third speaker joining us at 2014’s Big Omaha before following up with one more next Thursday before tickets go on sale. We are thrilled to have Ryan Freitas, co-founder of about.me,…

  • Tools for the Trade: About.me & Flavors.me

    With the proliferation of social networks and online profiles it’s hard to organize your online identity. Every site wants you to use their site as your home base and it’s hard to know what links to share and place on your profile. Well, it’s time to take control of your identity thanks to sites like…