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Michael Bates is a 20-year veteran of the software industry. He has a long history of developing consumer-focused technology with a particular passion for mobile solutions. Michael is responsible for IQzone's overall strategy including product development, financing and partnerships. He began collaborating with his long-term technology partners to develop IQzone in early 2006. Since then, the mobile camera phone and online classified advertising markets have exploded, creating optimal conditions to launch the service to consumers in Q2, 2007. Prior to IQzone, Michael spent a few years focusing on research and development in the biotech industry, at which time he also worked with non-profit organizations on medical research and fundraising. In 1999, Michael led the launch of IQorder, the first online shopping portal available via mobile devices. The company was acquired by InfoSpace in 2000. Prior to that, Michael researched and invested in emerging technologies that led to the successful launch of two companies, Software Marketing Corporation and AutoMap, which grew to combined annual sales exceeding $20 million. Software Marketing Corporation was sold to Softkey International (a division of Mattel), and Automap was sold to Microsoft. Afterwards, Michael accepted a two-year position as a Senior Publisher with Softkey. Prior to that, he joined PC Globe as Vice President of Sales and drove annual revenues to $8 million within the first year. Michael graduated from Arizona State University. | 