Nominations for MITX’s 2011 Future Leaders Group Announced

Final six Future Leaders will be announced in June

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--35 individuals have been nominated for the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange’s (MITX) 2011 Future Leaders Group (FLG) – recognized for their leadership, entrepreneurialism and impact on the Massachusetts innovation economy. The FLG provides a fresh perspective on up-and-coming innovation and market trends. In turn, MITX provides them access to events and education, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with mentors.

“The inaugural 2010 FLG – Cort Johnson, Matt Lauzon, Christine Peterson, Ali Robbins Hyatt and Rob Toof – have been a fantastic source of inspiration and insight”

“The inaugural 2010 FLG – Cort Johnson, Matt Lauzon, Christine Peterson, Ali Robbins Hyatt and Rob Toof – have been a fantastic source of inspiration and insight,” said MITX’s President, Debi Kleiman. “We are excited about the nominations; these young people are making an impact in our industry, and are poised to be a driving force for future growth.”

2011 Nominees:

Brian Balfour, Boundless Learning Leah Brunson, Microsoft Jake Cacciapaglia, FitnessKeeper DJ Capobianco, Hill Holliday Ben Carcio, PromoBoxx John Clark, MessageAMP Dan Dietz, Olejo Stores James DiSabatino, Roxy's Gourmet Grill Cheese Matt Douglas, Punchbowl Ryan Durkin, CampusLIVE Jason Evanish, Greenhorn Connect Caitlin Feen, MySuperMe Saba Ghole, NuVu Brent Grinna, Evertrue Brenna Hanly, Mullen Mina Hsiang, General Catalyst Meghan Keaney Anderson, Performable Dylan Klymenko, Mullen Eric Leist, Allen & Gerritsen Iker Marcaide, peerTransfer education Robert McGrath, Labtiva Jay Meattle, Shareaholic Dmitriy Molchanov, Yankee Group Christopher O'Donnell, Performable Andrew Paradise, Aislebuyer Alex Patriquin, Wattzy Alex Pearlman, Mullen Kyle Psaty, BostInnovation Boris Revsin, CampusLIVE Chris Savage, Wista Harvey Simmons, BranchOut Victoria Song, Flybridge Jen St. Pierre, EMC Aaron White, Boundless Learning Tina Yip, Grey Group

”The talents of these individuals exemplifies why Boston is such an incredible place,” said Dave Balter, CEO of BzzAgent and Chair of the FLG. “They’re changing how we think about marketing and innovation.”

To learn more, visit http://mitx.org/about/2484.aspx.

About MITX

Established in 1996, MITX -- the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange -- is the leading industry organization focused on the web and mobile, bringing together the digital marketing, media and technology community to engage in what's next and how it will impact the marketing and business worlds. Connecting more than 7,500 professionals in New England, MITX is a dynamic community of thought leaders and collaborators in search of insight, education and opportunity. Creator of FutureM, MITX is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more information, visit http://www.mitx.org/.