Edward Fassio

As a tech veteran, Ed Fassio has accumulated two decades of experience leading world-class service organizations and record-breaking sales revenues for companies such as Adobe Systems, Microsoft Corporation, Nextel Communications and Apple Computer. His history includes responsibilities as a systems engineer, technology consultant, business development manager and enterprise sales rep. Over the course of his career Fassio has been a featured presenter at MacWorld, COMDEX, CES, NAB, NAMM and SIGGRAPH – just to name a few. Established as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, he is best known for showcasing the latest IT developments in hardware and software for the entertainment, print, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing and legal industries. In tandem with technology-based solution providers, Fassio continues to educate and participate in think-tank focus groups for independent entrepreneurs, small-to-medium businesses and corporate factions. Fassio helps clients explore ways to combine branding, sales and marketing with technology tools that enable true business agility within the evolving, and socially powered internet marketplace. In mid-2008, Fassio launched Las Vegas-based Itchy Metal Entertainment. Initially a PR firm, he expanded the company’s capabilities to support and accelerate the growth of indie music projects. Today, IME has evolved into a new media agency comprised of industry experts as an innovative way to market, manage, develop, promote and distribute unique content and independent works by leveraging emerging technology platforms and partners.