tony meador

The ocean helps me get back to neutral. Father of 3 wonderful kids and 2 fun-loving dogs.

Founded MobileGates, launched over a dozen creative products that were co-branded by Verizon, Sprint, Alltell and ATT. Launched a movie ticketing and entertainment app and API used by Verizon, Google, Yahoo and MSN millions of customers. Launched an entertainment mobile app that was awarded "Staff Pick" by Apple Itunes and for several months was the No. 1 Social Media Iphone App.

Founded OneEarth/Naturesafe and created EarthTeam animal characters that included Dinoman and featured in stores across the country and carried a sign "Avoid extinction, use environmentally save products." Launched products into natural food stores across the nation and major supermarket chains. Created EarthTeam software to teach kids about the environment. Worked closely with non-profits such as Sierra Club and Surfrider Foundation.

Owned small chain of backpacking stores, increased sales in first two years two-fold and profits by creative sales and manufacturing backpacks that were seen as loss leaders and discounted, but sold as profitable products. Eventually backpacks were sold in stores across the country.

Board Member, Redondo Beach Boaters Association - Worked with friends LobsterDon Mueller, Kevin Herinck, Bob Miestrell (Founder of Bodyglove -RIP) and others to help save the oceans, educate boaters and raise awareness.