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Ben Rosales, Founder & Publisher
Ben Rosales is the Founder and CEO of The American Genius (AG), national news network. Before AG, he founded one of the first digital media strategy firms in the nation has received the Statesman Texas Social Media Award and is an Inman Innovator Award winner. He has consulted for numerous startups (both early- and late-stage), and is well known for organizing the digital community through popular offline events. He does not venture into the spotlight often, rather he believes his biggest accomplishments are the talent he recruits and develops, so he gives all credit to those he's empowered.
Business Entrepreneur
The American Genius marks our 20th year – what’s next?
If The American Genius has ever made you think, laugh, or forward to a friend, now's the time to go deeper.
Tech News
The Real Daily: Real estate agent news publication launched
(TECH NEWS) As the pilot phase of our real estate section, The Real Daily comes to a close, we invite you to dig in to the matured, steadfast coverage of a rapidly evolving real estate industry.
Austin
The Big Ass Social Happy Hour is Tonight in Austin (free networking event)
Tonight is the gigantic, huge Big Ass Social Happy Hour where thousands will descend upon Austin and have a beer together, kumbaya style. We're sponsoring and hosting this event for the SEVENTH year in a row, just for you!
Opinion Editorials
It’s a who needs who business climate; brands should take heed
A growing "they need us" culture is spreading in the customer service industry, and the disparate attitudes between the corporate office and boots on the ground is growing.
Opinion Editorials
AG shutters Agent/Genius
Agent/Genius holds a lot of history
Fully 9,000 articles still live here on this site, along with hundreds of thousands of comments, and so much...
Opinion Editorials
500M reasons to hate Facebook, but I really only have one
(Social Media) Facebook is a target of love and hate, but there is one problem Facebook introduces into the web ecosystem that hurts a free exchange of ideas.
Business News
How your HR department is destroying your brand
(Business News) Your HR department is on the front lines, but many in the department are hurting your brand - here's how it is happening right in front of you, and how to fix it.
Opinion Editorials
Dems’ healthcare act, the motherload of all #failwhales, and the GOP Shutdown
The spin on healthcare act, the debt ceiling and the debt - where's the off ramp for either party or for the American public at large, and who holds the cards?