HostingTech: Troy, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your involvement with Stoddard Hill Capital?
 
Troy: I would describe myself as a lifelong entrepreneur. I started my career in the entrepreneurial business unit of a very large company, and I became addicted. Along the way, I’ve discovered that I am not the type of entrepreneur who will come up with the next great idea. I’m best at taking good ideas and turning them into realities. I founded Stoddard Hill Capital to utilize this strength. Stoddard Hill is a group of investors that looks for great companies that can be taken to the next level through the addition of management and capital.
 
HostingTech: You have an interesting past. What has been the best period of your career?
 
Troy: I was fortunate enough to have been in Silicon Valley at the beginning of the Internet boom. I don’t think we’ll see that same level of excitement and innovation again in our lifetime. During that time, I became the Vice President of Marketing for an Internet-based software company. We went from three guys and an idea, to 40 people, an award-winning product, and a portfolio of blue chip customers. It was intense, and it was fun. I am hopeful that we can relive some of that with iNET.
 
HostingTech: Considering your innovative marketing skills, how do you think you can further fuel iNET Interactive’s rapidly expanding properties?
 
Troy: iNET is starting from a great base. Many of our properties are the hands-down leaders in their categories. We want to continue to grow these leaders, we plan to extend these properties where it makes sense, and we want to continue to make strategic acquisitions to add to the network.
 
HostingTech: You’ve been appointed as the new President and CEO of the company; will you be managing day-to-day activities?
 
Troy: Yes. My sole focus is serving the communities, advertisers, employees, and partners of iNET Interactive as its President and CEO.
 
HostingTech: Do you have any new projects for iNET Interactive on the horizon?
 
Troy: We’re currently working on improving the customer experience — both for our community members and for our advertisers. We’re taking a fresh look at our helpdesk systems, our uptime monitoring systems, our billing system … everything associated with the customer experience. 
 
HostingTech: Do you plan to expand iNET Interactive’s network of sites by acquiring new technology properties, or are you planning to explore other vertical markets?
 
Troy: Both, actually. Growth through acquisition is part of our overall plan. We are clearly interested in adding to our existing vertical markets of web development, Internet services, and hardware. At the same time, we are evaluating entry into new verticals, but still within the technology industry.
 
HostingTech: Please feel free to share with us any final comments, concerns, or important advice to iNET’s community members.
 
Troy: I would like to reiterate that I am excited to be part of iNET Interactive, and I am excited about our future. I also want to clearly convey that iNET exists because of our communities. Without you, we wouldn’t have a business. We won’t forget that, and we look forward to serving you in the future.

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