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Tobias

Every silver lining got a touch of grey

About Me

I recently moved to Joplin, where I feel like a fish out of water.
Previously, I lived in KC where I founded, grew, and eventually sold the fastest growing company in the metro (per the Kansas City Business Journal). It composed of several large online ad distribution networks. I'm now a corporate attorney for the public company that acquired my company.
Now -- I own the coolest loft in town and I'm building the most "interesting" home in town. I like to travel to Europe, golf with my old man, and workout. I've started to dabble in venture capital... investing in tech start-ups and funding local non-tech management buyouts. I'm active in downtown Joplin development. I'm President of Main Street Joplin and I'm a Spiva Center for the Arts board member.
Random Facts:
Yes, I was a white house intern and no, I did not sleep with the POTUS or FLOTUS
I live in a former 18 bedroom whore house
I have one hole-in-one
I once shot a 68 (with a double bogey!)
I'm a huge Mizzou fan
I ran into Jerry Seinfeld in an alley in NYC's Chinatown once
I grew up in Carl Junction
I have a couple patents pending
More pics at: http://www.tobysbrain.com

My Interests

exploring Joplin area dining options, online marketing, modern architecture, technology, golf, hanging out with friends, travel to Europe, and finding a halfway decent bar in town

I'd like to meet:

Bill Clinton (again), Scarlett Johansson, Oprah, and my great grandchildren (some day)

Music:

alternative rock, bluegrass, delta blues, and indie stuff

Movies:

Office Space, Citizen Kane

Television:

Entourage, Weeds

Books:

The Long Tail, Tipping Point, and that sort of shit

Heroes:

my dad

My Blog

Twins Birthday Party

video from 1st birthday party:http://youtube.com/watch?v=RWSMneRVHpIpics from 1st birthday party: http://www.flickr.com/photos/teeter/sets/72157602012892355/. ..
Posted by Tobias on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:02:00 PST