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Beta Sway Interview
Endorphinum is a movement for those who don't want to be part of the masses--those who embrace city living and use it to catapult themselves to new levels of athletic prowess. Founder Carlos Pinto calls them "Urban Sports Guerrillas." Endorphinum publishes an online magazine directed at these pavement conquerors.
This interview was presented by
Enrico Varella on the amazing multisport news and information site "Leadership Lessons From Triathlons - Leading with Unconventional Wisdom."
"A serial entrepreneur, Mitch is the co-founder of one of the fastest growing companies in the US -- The Active Network, Inc. which includes Active.com, a software, marketing and registration powerhouse..."
PE Hub Blog: Active Network Co-Founder Returns with Bump.com
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"It’s been 13 years since Mitch Thrower helped launch The Active Network, an online community and application technology provider for the active lifestyle/sports market. Now he’s back with Bump.com, a reverse communications platform that..."
Triathlete magazine presents: Memoirs of an Ironman 2005
Triathlete Magazine
October 7, 2005
"Log on to follow Triathlete's Mitch Thrower during the week before the Ironman in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on Oct. 15. Share lessons from his travels, his mental and physical preparation and catch the exclusive photos from his race-week experience. In this exclusive blog..."
Survival of the fittest
Forbes Magazine
August 6, 1999
"If it is survival of the fittest in today's world of Internet startups, then Mitch Thrower, founder of RaceGate.com, and his team of athletic entrepreneurs have more than a running start.
"Thrower is fit--so fit, in fact, that last year he finished his sixth Ironman Triathlon..."
Event Organizer Takes Race Planning in Stride With Online Reservations
San Diego Business Journal
June 16, 2008
"Eight years later, the former triathlete admits he was “the dumb guy” for thinking he’d be doing his friend, RaceGate co-founder Mitch Thrower, a favor."
"Since RaceGate.com merged in 1999 with another sports-related Web portal ActiveUSA.com to become The Active Network"
Princeton Hosting Debating Contest
Associated Press
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan 6, 1989
PRINCETON -- College students from 19 nations have arrived at Princeton University to participate in a most argumentative forum as they prepare to match wits in what is considered the "world cup" of debating.
The students will begin competing today in the ninth annual World Universities Debating Championship, a war of words pitting nearly 250 top speechmakers from most points of the globe.
Alcohol Debate Questions Role Of Drinking And College Life
By Peter Sowinski
The Hill News
February 26, 1988
"Is alcohol a necessary part of campus life?" was the subject of a pub debate Monday night. The speakers for the Government or pro side of the debate were Prime Minister John Forrest and member of government Mitch Thrower. Speaking for the opposition were Leader of the Opposition Troy Hoylrod and member of the opposition Jeff Young. John Forrest started the debate and centered the Government's argument around three main points.
In a word, it's arguably war for these combatants
By Laurie Hollman
The Philadelphia Inquirer
January 6, 1989
PRINCETON -- Debates, rhetoric, arguments. They love 'em here at the ninth annual World Universities Debating Championship.
Big debates. Bodacious rhetoric. Outrageous arguments. Mitch Thrower of St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., argued yesterday that a life without Mickey Mouse, "Mr Everybody," as Thrower called him, would be a life without morals.
In Europe, the American comfort zone is 17 inches
By Liz O'Neil
Westport News
July 8, 1992
About 30,000 American college students studying abroad received "The Passport," a larger (5x7 inches) and almost-look-alike version of the official passport issued by the U.S. secretary of state. Customs officials need not check out this larger passport, of course -- it's billed as A Student Traveler's Best Resource Overseas -- but it's been checked out by parents and others well beyond college years who get a kick out of reading the slim, 84-page book and find valuable information to boot.
Mitchell Thrower: College Connection President
By Noreen Brubeck
The Weston Forum
Feb 19, 1992
The College Connection credo boasts a dignified and selective approach to accepting its advertisers. IT does not accept ads from cigarette and alcohol companies. They refuse any adverts that degrade or dehumanize in any respect. And that is a refreshing bend despite the face that the organization has lost substantial revenue because of its principles.
RaceGate.com hits the ground running
La Jolla Light
November 4, 1999
"E-commerce entrepreneur Mitch Thrower has become the "Ticketmaster" of participatory sports online.
"The 31-year-old La Jollan has created RaceGate.com, a website for sport enthusiasts and sporting event directors that provides on-line registration and information on thousands of sporting events around the world, as well as..."
Ironman tests his on-line mettle with Active.com:
World-class athlete THrower quick to collect accolades and success
By Brett Hanavan
La Jolla Village News
June 7, 1999
To be a world-class athlete, commitment, focus, ability and training all have to become part of the psyche of the competitor. Being a marathon runner is hard enough, let along targeting one's sights on Ironman-style triathlons that combine running, swimming, and bicycling (throw in visionary efforts for a participatory sports-based Internet company).
Touching a nerve
By Carole Ashkinaze
Chicago Sun-Times
May 20, 1990
"Which is why I sat up and took notice when Frederick M. Thrower, a 1990 graduate of St. Lawrence University, talked about the limit of a lifetime recently in a way I hadn't heard before.
"With just a few minutes to address his classmates..."
SLU's Thrower Pitches Mouse Monorail at Debate.
The New York Times
January 1989
"St. Lawrence University student and forensics enthusiast Mitch Thrower made his debut as an international orator this week at the ninth annual World Universities Debating Championship.
"His assigned role, as one of 232 participants from 19 nations, was to develop a fantasy technology..."
Three Will Represent SLU in World Debate: Students Headed to Competition in Scotland
The New York Times
November 1989
"St. Lawrence will be represented at the world parliamentary debate championships by senior F. Mitchell Thrower 3rd, junior Kimberly A. Shoen and freshman Donald D. Trigg. Mr. Thrower and Mr. Trigg will also represent the university at the U.S. national debate championships..."
SLU Forensic Society defeats Britain's best debating team
By Stephanie Miller
The Hill News
April 1990
"A Woman's Place is on Top" was the subject of the debate in Herring Cole LIbrary on Monday night. The Pro-side represented by St. Lawrence students John Forrest and Mitch Thrower narrowly defeated the British opposition. Speaking for the opposition were Leader of the Opposition Iain Morley, 1988 World Debating Champion..."
Shark Attacks, Kills San Diego Man
Los Angeles Times
April 26, 2008
"I love the seals, but it was clearly a mistake to open a 'McShark' in the center of the open-water swimming community of San Diego," said La Jolla triathlete Mitch Thrower.
"When I swim," Thrower added, "the seals actually swim very close by in groups. The seal population seems to have increased here in La Jolla..."
Beaches Reopen Following Deadly Shark Attack
10News.com
April 27, 2008
"Seals have a place on the California coast. I just think it's very important that place isn't within a few feet of the largest open water swimming areas in San Diego," Mitch Thrower, co-owner of Triathlete Magazine, told CBS News.
"On Aug. 19, 2003, at Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, a woman who regularly swam among sea lions there was fatally..."
Facing life's challenges: CEO of The Active Network weathers business and personal crisis
San Diego Union-Tribune
April 10, 2007
"There aren't many CEOs who face a life-or-death experience – both personally and as a corporate entity – and still somehow carry on,” said Mitch Thrower, who co-founded the La Jolla company then known as RaceGate.com.
"As for the company, Alberga said, “I don't think any of us had any doubts. We just didn't know if we could get funding..."
Triathlete killed by shark off San Diego County coast
The Seattle Times
April 26, 2008
"But other local triathletes said they had long been worried an attack would happen because of the number of seals in the area and the thousands of triathletes who train in ocean waters.
"I live across the ocean from the La Jolla Cove, and in the last few years, the seal population has been exploding," said triathlete Mitch Thrower of La Jolla.
Racing On The Web
San Diego Metropolitan
December 1999
"A superman outfit might be more fitting than Mitch Thrower's gray fleece and running shoes as he talks about his accomplishments.
"In high school he became the No. 1 ranked lacrosse goalie in Connecticut..."
San Diego’s Bump.com Ready to Hit the Road With Auto-Based Social Networking
Thrower told me several weeks ago that Bump.com was working to raise about $3.5 million, after it had pulled together about $1 million in initial funding (from mostly individual investors) shortly after he founded the company in 2009.
Facebook for the Road? Call, E-Mail Other Drivers With New Social Network
"It's kind of like a Groupon and a Foursquare, meets AAA and LoJack — all of which you can't turn off," said Mitch Thrower, Bump.com's San Diego, Calif.-based founder and CEO.
SDEMO: Bump's license-plate social network takes flirting to the streets
Mitch Thrower, chief executive of Bump Network, believes meeting people through their cars makes perfect sense.
iPhone App Lets You Tell Drivers Exactly What You Think of Them
Venture Beat talked to Bump’s CEO, Mitch Thrower about the idea
Safe Social Networking for Drivers
Thrower is working with fast-food companies, professional sports leagues, rental car companies and others to create more benefits and personalized service for Bump users.
Detroit MI Drivers: License Plates Gone Social
Mitch Thrower who is the chief executive of Bump Network said, "It's kind of like a national, social-networked 1-800-How's-My-Driving?"
Interview with Mitch Thrower, CEO of Bump.com
Jenn Karlman interviews Mitch Thrower, CEO of Bump.com at the Demo.com Conference just held in Santa Clara, California. He explains why Bump.com is so unique and useful as a new communication technology.
BUMP.com, Groupon, Zappos, Hulu And WD-40 Recognized As The Most Democratic Workplaces Of 2011
"We live in a world that is moving increasingly in the direction of transparency and accountability," remarked Mitch Thrower, BUMP.com Founder and CEO.
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