TechLinz

Lindsay Smith is the CEO and founder of Massive Media Inc., the producer of the F5 EXPO. In addition to running Massive Media, Lindsay writes for her own blog: TechLinz and is a resident Tech Talk expert on Global TV and Studio 4 (Shaw Television). In 2007, Smith was invited to co-host GetConnected’s national TV show aired on the Business News Network and CityTV. Smith has been a dynamic personality in seasons 2 through 4. Smith also hosted GetConnected’s radio show aired weekly on the corus radio network across Canada. Prior to starting Massive in 2005, Smith was the CEO and co-founder of Techvibes.com, a portal that markets high-tech companies to the masses. Drawing on extensive experience in communications and information technology, Smith used forward innovative methods for helping companies grow their business by using both new and established technologies. In 2004, Smith joined the National board of directors for Wired Woman, a Canadian association for women in technology. There she volunteered her time as CTO until she was elected to President of the association in 2005 and remained with the society until 2008. Smith’s experience has been rooted in the high-tech sector for over 9 years. Her career in technology began in 2000 when she co-founded GeekRave Productions in order to build more networking opportunities in the height of the tech boom. Originally Director of Public Relations and quickly promoted to President for the company, Smith and her team successfully attracted thousands of people to their high-tech industry events. Considered an expert in her field, Smith has been quoted countless times by local and national media. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Communication from Simon Fraser University and resides in Vancouver, BC. Awards & Nominations In 2005, Smith was awarded by Business In Vancouver Magazine as a Top Forty Under 40 for outstanding achievement in business. In 2004, she was nominated for Woman of Vision at the Canadian New Media Awards. Tech Linz Blog: http://www.techlinz.com