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Interview with Clark Benson, Ranker

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I sold that company, eCRUSH, which operated espin.com, to Hearst at the end of 2006. Right now, we are running targeted ads using ad networks or whatnot. What's the story behind Ranker? Clark Benson: I'm a serial entrepreneur, and have had one prior Internet exit. It actually closed on New Year's Day, 2007.

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Twiistup 007: Final Showoff's Additional Speakers and TZ Discount

Tech Zulu Event

As a serial entrepreneur and Internet visionary, Richard co-founded Demand Media in May 2006, and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He is the co-author of several books including The Black Art of Java Game Programming(Waite Group Press, 1996). Richard Rosenblatt. He is a frequent public speaker. Lisa Stone.