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[Bio from my old blog @thesunrising.com]

Hey there...thanks for stopping by. These days I'm working to shift demands towards sustainable consumption with blissmo. Sign up today for discounts up to 50% on the best in sustainable & organic.

Previously, I've been: 
- a co-founder at The Extraordinaries(micro-volunteering platform)

- a co-founder at richrelevance(personalized recommendations)

- Mktg Director at Kiva.org (platform for peer-to-peer microfinance) 

I'm was also an actor, though uhh...am currently on "sabbatical" :) For more about my background, check out my LinkedIn page.

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