Jon Lebkowsky

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Cofounder, Cohost, Editor at Plutopia News Network @ Plutopia News Network
Austin, TX, US
Jon Lebkowsky's Location
Austin, Texas, United States, United States
About Jon Lebkowsky

Jon Lebkowsky is a writer/blogger focused on the future of the Internet, digital culture, cyber liberties, media, and society. You can see more information about Jon at https://weblogsky.com and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Lebkowsky.

Jon Lebkowsky's Current Company Details
Plutopia News Network

Plutopia News Network

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Cofounder, Cohost, Editor at Plutopia News Network
Austin, TX, US
Website:
plutopia.io
Employees:
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Jon Lebkowsky Work Experience Details
  • Plutopia News Network
    Plutopia News Network
    Austin, Tx, Us
  • Plutopia News Network
    Cofounder, Cohost, Editor
    Plutopia News Network Jan 2011 - Present
    Plutopia News Network focuses on the bleeding edges of contemporary culture, arts and media. Our ultimate goal? To encourage critical thinking and a positive feeling about the future.
  • Sxsw
    Advisor
    Sxsw 2001 - Present
    Austin, Tx, Us
  • Eff-Austin
    Co-Founder, Board Member, Former President
    Eff-Austin 1991 - Present
    Us
    * Set vision and direction for this nonprofit organization focused on Internet policy and law* Create agendas and preside over monthly meetings.* Produce and manage events and projects.
  • Freelance (Self Employed)
    Writer
    Freelance (Self Employed) Jan 1985 - Present
    Ie
    I've written about culture, technology, media, sustainability and other topics for over twenty years, and I've been blogging regularly since 2000. I edited and published the influential magazine FringeWare Review, which had an international distribution. I was Associate Editor of the hardcopy version of bOING bOING, and I've written for Wired, HotWired, Mondo 2000, Whole Earth Magazine, The Whole Earth Catalog, Electric Minds, Mindjack, The Austin Chronicle, Worldchanging, and many others. I was co-editor of the book Extreme Democracy and contributed to Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century.
  • Self-Employed
    Interactive Facilitator/Community Host
    Self-Employed Feb 1991 - Present
    As a contractor and as a volunteer, I've worked variously as online host, moderator, and facilitator since 1991 for various entities including the WELL, Howard Rheingold's Electric Minds, and Wired Magazine's Hotwired. I'm still a community host on the WELL (http://www.well.com).
  • Society For Participatory Medicine
    Cofounder; Former Social Media Team Leader
    Society For Participatory Medicine 2004 - Present
    Boston , Massachusetts, Us
    As cofounder, I worked with other founders to determine vision, strategy, and tactics for the Society and its publication, the Journal of Participatory Medicine. I sat on the original board of directors of the Society. I also led the organization's Social Media Team for several years. I'm still involved as cofounder and member.
  • Polycot Associates
    Senior Project Manager
    Polycot Associates Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Temprorary assist as consulting web development project manager.
  • Polycot Associates, Llc
    Founder, Business Manager, Senior Project Manager
    Polycot Associates, Llc May 2007 - Mar 2020
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Polycot Associates plans and develops web sites and systems using popular, reliable open source platforms (Drupal and Wordpress). At Polycot, I focus on strategic web consulting and business development.
  • Polycot Associates, Llc
    Partner/Consultant, Polycot Consulting, Llc
    Polycot Associates, Llc Sep 2001 - 2008
    Austin, Tx, Us
    • Developed, sold and managed web site development projects and "Web 2.0" consulting projects.• Consulted about web strategy and development, as well as social software, social media, web presence management, and information design.• Participated in evolving Web 2.0 discussions and practice and established thought leadership about the evolution and future of web technology.
  • Wordjammers
    Cofounder
    Wordjammers Dec 2016 - Dec 2018
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Co-founder of this web copywriting platform cooperative, creating equitable opportunity for content creators and elite copy for web administrators. The project is ON HOLD.
  • Consumer Reports
    Engagement Digital Team Web Developer
    Consumer Reports Dec 2011 - Mar 2016
    Yonkers, Ny, Us
    Managed engagement websites, participated in strategic digital planning for diverse advocacy campaigns, and advised on social media strategy and tactics.
  • Plutopia Productions
    Cofounder And Chief Digital Officer
    Plutopia Productions Oct 2007 - Mar 2011
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Plutopia Productions is a future-focused entertainment, events production, and media company. Plutopia Productions produces its own signature events (http://plutopia.org), as well as a broad spectrum of events for third parties. As Chief Digital Officer, I'm responsible for digital media and content strategy as well as marketing and public relations for the company and its signature events. I'm also executive editor of the Plutopia News Network (http://plutopianews.com).
  • Solar Austin
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Solar Austin May 2006 - 2011
    Leader of the Internet/Social Media Team and Board Member for influential non-profit organization which advocates sensible renewable energy solutions. Involved in benchmarking activities, updating Bylaws, providing recommendations on financial controls and advice on website enhancements.
  • Digital Convergence Initiative
    Member, Board Of Directors
    Digital Convergence Initiative 2004 - 2011
    Provide vision, tactical planning, and technology input as a member of the DCI Board.
  • Worldchanging
    Blogger, Technology Director
    Worldchanging 2004 - Oct 2010
    Us
    * Write occasional columns and blog posts for Worldchanging.com.* Manage technical infrastructure for Worldchanging.com.* Contributed to Worldchanging book, Worldchanging: A Guide to the 21st Century* Contracted to create local blog communities to support the release of the Worldchanging book in 2006.
  • Social Web Strategies
    Principal
    Social Web Strategies Jun 2007 - Feb 2010
    Austin, Tx, Us
    • Developed business methodology and social media consulting methodology.• Led successful web development projects; managed contractors as well as customer relationships.• Developed successful web and social media strategies for companies and hospitals.• Developed and presented effective and successful workshops and presentations about the social web.• Established thought leadership through blogging, writing, and other communication.
  • Ic2 Institute
    Manager, Wireless Future Project
    Ic2 Institute Jul 2003 - Jul 2004
    Austin, Tx, Us
    * Managed successful, influential economic development project focused on wireless industry in Austin, Texas* Led a team of four interns in creating a successful, well-received economic development report.* Managed and programmed a popular 1wireless track at SXSW Interactive* Organized highly effective stakeholder meetings.Worked with local companies, nonprofits, and government organizations to advance the local wireless industry.
  • Igs, Inc.
    Senior Project Manager And Information Architect, Internet Solutions Division
    Igs, Inc. Jul 2000 - May 2001
    Us
    • Led successful business analysis and architectural design projects for diverse clients of IGS, Inc.’s Internet Solutions Group. • Managed ongoing direct meetings with clients and vendors.• Successfully managed teams of researchers and developers in creating analysis and requirements for large web systems.
  • Whole Foods Market
    Interactive Community Director (Wholefoods.Com) And Technology Director (Wholepeople.Com)
    Whole Foods Market Jun 1997 - Jun 2000
    Austin, Tx, Us
    • Improved profitability of the company's successful and innovative web sites for e-commerce, sites that included all Whole Foods Market products along with content and community.• Successfully managed several aspects of technical development and served as Interactive Community Director, leading a team focused on forums and realtime chat events.• Led a quality improvement team that successfully and effectively corrected initial development and implementation problems at WholeFoods.com; promoted to Web Technology Director.
  • Whole Earth Review
    Contributor
    Whole Earth Review 1993 - 1998
  • Texas Department Of Human Services
    Business Analyst/Project Manager
    Texas Department Of Human Services Feb 1988 - Feb 1997
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Project Manager/Business Analyst for the Texas Department of Human Services' WelNet system for eligibility determination. The WelNet system was distributed over 450+ LANs linked through a Unisys mainframe with over 17,000 users statewide. Systems: SAVERR database on Unisys mainframe (COBOL) Worked primarily on the Generic Worksheet, an application for eligibility determination custom-coded using a database environment called Advanced Revelation, and data interchange with the statewide SAVERR database.
  • Wired Online
    Host, Electronic Frontiers Forum
    Wired Online 1996 - 1997
    Hosted a weekly online chat discussion focused on technology policy and technoculture for HotWired, which was then the online component of Wired Magazine.
  • Electric Minds
    Community Host/Writer
    Electric Minds 1996 - 1997
    Wrote weekly articles and hosted conversations. Coordinated with other community hosts. Elected to Eminds' Community Council.
  • Fringeware, Inc.
    Ceo
    Fringeware, Inc. Dec 1992 - Feb 1996
    Co-Founder of retail and small publishing company with a strong Internet presence. Probably the first company to attempt e-commerce, and to attempt commerce in the context of online community. Publisher/Editor, FringeWare Review. Moderator, FringeWare email list (later known as FringeWare News Network). FringeWare also operated a mail order operation and a book store.
  • Mondo 2000
    Writer
    Mondo 2000 1995 - 1996
    Wrote feature articles.

Jon Lebkowsky Skills

Blogging E Commerce Social Media Content Strategy Social Networking Strategy Entrepreneurship Digital Media Content Management Html Digital Strategy Content Development Wordpress Leadership Market Research User Experience Public Speaking Management Social Media Marketing Web 2.0 Online Advertising Information Architecture Public Relations Seo Web Analytics Cloud Computing Web Content Management Start Ups Internet Trends Web Development Web Design Copywriting Website Development Strategic Partnerships Crm Online Marketing Editing Creative Direction Publishing Program Management Digital Marketing New Media Web Content Sem Email Marketing Ppc Google Analytics Drupal Cms Google Adwords

Jon Lebkowsky Education Details

  • St.Edward'S University
    St.Edward'S University
    English (Specialization In Writing)
  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    Journalism
  • Odessa College
    Odessa College
    English Language And Literature/Letters

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