Global Agora Director of Technology Shawn Estes Joins Forbes Technology Council

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Agora, a venture capital firm which launches its own disruptive companies and invests in seed-stage, high-growth potential startups, is pleased to announce that Shawn Estes, Director of Technology, has joined the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives.

Shawn Estes joins other Forbes Technology Council members, who are hand-selected, to become part of a curated network of successful peers and get access to a variety of exclusive benefits and resources, including the opportunity to submit thought leadership articles and short tips on industry-related topics for publishing on Forbes.com.

Forbes Councils combines an innovative, high-touch approach to community management perfected by the team behind Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) with the extensive resources and global reach of Forbes. As a result, Forbes Council members get access to the people, benefits and expertise they need to grow their businesses ? and a dedicated member concierge who acts as an extension of their own team, providing personalized one-on-one support.

Estes has over 17 years of experience in development with an expertise in creating technological solutions, with a focus on digital marketing and implementing automation in native advertising. His approach of analyzing trends and allowing the platform to optimize native ad campaigns in real time led to the development of the revolutionary native advertising platform, Maximus, and its patent-pending Fire & Forgettm technology.

Estes says, "On behalf of myself and the Maximus team, I am thrilled to be recognized as a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Forbes and this incredible community of experts create thought-provoking and inventive content.  I look forward to sharing the latest technological advancements in digital media and native advertising."

Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, says, "We are honored to welcome Shawn Estes into the community. Our mission with Forbes Councils is to curate successful professionals from every industry, creating a vetted, social capital-driven network that helps every member make an even greater impact on the business world."

About Global Agora
Founded in 2008, Global Agora is a venture capital firm which launches its own disruptive companies and invests in seed-stage, high-growth potential startups. With offices in Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City, the firm is operated by Nick Matzorkis and Joshua Keller. The two first met in-person on The Tyra Banks Show after their Internet band, The ClipBandits, became a viral phenomenon and gained national attention. Their serendipitous meeting led to Matzorkis and Keller's lasting partnership. Experts in digital marketing and Internet search platforms, they build companies that transform people's lives. Digital media companies Union Square Media and Maximus Live have revolutionized native advertising. Matzorkis created SUP ATX, the leading manufacturer and distributor of paddle boards worldwide. Matzorkis and Keller are currently working on a passion project, which will once again revolutionize how music is shared over the Internet. To learn more, visit GlobalAgora.com.

CONTACT: Lauren Bartel, [email protected], 714.400.1033, Global Agora

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