Skyler Kanegi
Seeking to change the world in creative ways.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Website: | http://www.skylerkanegi.com |
| Industries: | Computing, Education, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Nanotech |
| Skills: | Business, Chinese, Computer Engineering, Copy Writing, Design, Editing, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Fiction, Graphic design, Guerrilla marketing, Human-Computer Interaction, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Product design, Public Relations, Public speaking, Recruitment, Sales, Spanish, Viral marketing, Web design, Writing |
| Location: | Austin, TX |
| Groups: | Student Entrepreneurs of Central Texas , Texas Ventures |
| Visas: | United States, China |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding engineers, Finding experts, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Helping friends, Investing in projects, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Participating in a competition, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup, Sharing my projects, Supporting my investments, Trading services |
| Schools: | University of Texas System - Austin |
FEATURED STARTUP
Tier 10
Tier 10
Systems development firm that specializes in creating web interfaces, applications, design, and small-scale systems development.
- Startup type: Sole Proprietor
- Status: Active
- Stage: Growth
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Seipo Corporation, Austin, TX |
| Position: | Business Development Manager |
| Time period: | December 2008 - Present |
| Description: | - Utilized guerrilla marketing tactics to penetrate market
- Met with clients in scheduled appointments to discuss product development and capabilities |
| Employer: | Tier 10, Austin, TX |
| Position: | Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer |
| Time period: | July 2007 - Present |
| Description: | - Led the management team in creating and initiating comprehensive business strategy
- Optimized productivity by refining business procedures - Oversaw small-scale systems development - Developed databases, applications, web interfaces |
| Employer: | Artist of Tomorrow, Austin, TX |
| Position: | Chief Executive Officer |
| Time period: | October 2006 - Present |
| Description: | - Expanded the organization by networking with artists and reaching agreements with other entities
- Spearheaded local and global groups of volunteers - Organized projects and events |
| Employer: | Vector Marketing, Spring, TX |
| Position: | Advanced Sales Representative |
| Time period: | May 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | - Contacted potential customers using cold-calling techniques
- Met with customers in scheduled sales appointments |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Texas System - Austin |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2012 |
| Degree: | Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Administration |
| University: | University of Texas System - Austin |
| Time period: | 2012 |
| Degree: | Undeclared Liberal Arts, BA |
PUBLICATIONS
| Patents: | none |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | mixed martial arts
biking rowing |
| Hobbies: | creative writing
music art |
| Clubs: | Asian Business Students Association
Cactus Yearbook Marketing Team China Care Volunteer Program LeaderShape McCombs Diversity Council At-Large Representative – Senate of College Councils Tech Connects Volunteer Program Texas F.I.R.S.T. Volunteer Program |
| Memberships: | Texas Ventures |
| Awards: | Ampla Cum Laude – Dean’s Honor List
Finalist – Asian Business Students Association Fall 2008 Case Competition Finalist – TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards First Place in Entrepreneurship – BPA National Leadership Conference University Honors |
Skyler's Startups (2)
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Artist of Tomorrow
Nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering artists, encouraging expression, and harnessing art's power to express to broaden public understanding and inspire social change.
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Tier 10
Systems development firm that specializes in creating web interfaces, applications, design, and small-scale systems development.
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Skyler's Contacts (10)
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Johnny Tran
Currently pursuing Marketing degree at The University of Texas at Austin
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Tyler Wieghat
Currently pursuing Agricultural Leadership and Development degree at Texas A&M University. Owner/Founder of Wieghat Graphics. Judging Contests Tabulator/Software Developer at Clay Ewell Educational Services.