Michael Kolowich
Founder at Diginovations, Inc.
Profile
Michael E.
Kolowich was the founder of NewsEdge Corp.
(founded in 1998) and Open Exchange, Inc. (founded in 2010), where he holds the title of Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer & Director, respectively.
He also founded Diginovations, Inc. in 2001, where he serves as President.
Currently, Mr. Kolowich holds positions as Director at OpenExchange, Inc., Member-Presidents Council at Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, and Trustee-Emeritus at Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. In the past, Mr. Kolowich held positions such as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Individual, Inc. (1996-1998), Director at Excelligence Learning Corp., Director at Piper Aircraft, Inc. (2009-2011), Director at AmSafe Aviation, Inc. (2008-2012), Vice President-Graphics & Text at Lotus Development Corp.
(1985-1988), Founding Publisher & Columnist at Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc. (1988-1991), Vice President & Partner at Bain & Co., Inc. (1980-1987), News Writer at Boston Celtics LP (1973-1974), News Producer at WPRI-TV (1975-1976), Trustee at Museum of Science, Producer at GBH (Massachusetts) (1974-1978), President-New Media Services at AT&T Corp.
(1994-1996), Trustee at The Fenn School, Publisher at PC Magazine, and Producer at Romney For President, Inc. (2006-2008).
He also served as President of Revels, Inc.Mr. Kolowich received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1974 and his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1980.
Michael Kolowich active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Diginovations, Inc.
 Diginovations, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Diginovations, Inc. serves as video production and Boston photography company. Its services include photography, animation, streaming video and live event coverage. The company was founded by Michael Kolowich in 2001 and is headquartered in Acton, MA. | Founder | 2011-01-12 |
Open Exchange, Inc.
 Open Exchange, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Open Exchange, Inc. offers a software-as-a-service solution that creates, shares, and tracks online presentations. It provides an on-demand platform to create interactive multi-media web presentations incorporating video, PowerPoint decks, links, downloads, and email forms. The company was founded by Michael E. Kolowich and Alex Kieft in 2010 and is headquartered in Lincoln, MA. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.
 Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. is a technology association based in Massachusetts. The American company's mission is to accelerate innovation, growth, and the development of an inclusive tech ecosystem in the region. The non-profit company connects people from across the technology landscape, provide access to industry-leading content and ideas, and offer their members visibility and a platform to advance their collective interests. The company was founded by David Solomont and the CEO is Sara Fraim. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association is an organization that protects the freedom to fly by supporting activities that ensure the long-term health of general aviation. The private company is based in Frederick, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company educates pilots, non-pilots, and policy makers alike. Mark R. Baker has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
OpenExchange, Inc.
 OpenExchange, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services OpenExchange, Inc. provides community based video service for financial and investor relations community. The firm offers B2B video collaboration and is a online community for investor communications. Its easy?to?use, secure interface enables public companies, investment banks and asset managers to find each other schedule and attend video meetings. The company was founded by Douglas Ashton in 2009 and is headquartered in Riverside, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Kolowich
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|---|---|---|
AmSafe Aviation, Inc.
 AmSafe Aviation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology AmSafe Aviation, Inc. engages in design and manufacture of restraint systems for use in all fields of aviation and defense. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Director/Board Member | 2012-01-31 |
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
 Piper Aircraft, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Piper Aircraft, Inc. provides single and twin-engine aircrafts. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, M350, and Matrix – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca V and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Archer TX/LX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft. The company was founded by William T. Piper in 1937 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Romney For President, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2007-12-31 |
NewsEdge Corp.
 NewsEdge Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services NewsEdge Corp. provides global news and current awareness solutions for business. It is a subsidiary of Acquire Media Corp. The company is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Founder | - |
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Training of Michael Kolowich
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 23 |
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Lotus Development Corp.
 Lotus Development Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lotus Development Corp. was an American software company. The company was famous for their groundbreaking Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet application, which was the killer application in the early days of the IBM PC which helped spread the adoption of the PC. The company also provided one of the more powerful groupware systems, Lotus Notes. The company was headquartered in Cambridge, MA | Technology Services |
Individual, Inc.
 Individual, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Moody's Corp., Individual, Inc. develops and markets customized information services. The company is based in Burlington, MA. Individual was acquired by NewsEdge Corp., part of Moody's Corp. from July 19, 2007 on February 24, 1998 for $88.36 million. | Technology Services |
NewsEdge Corp.
NewsEdge Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services NewsEdge Corp. provides global news and current awareness solutions for business. It is a subsidiary of Acquire Media Corp. The company is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Technology Services |
Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc.
 Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Part of SoftBank Group Corp., Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc. publishes technology-based digital content products. The company is based in New York, NY. Ziff Davis Publishing was acquired by SoftBank Group Corp. on October 01, 1994 for $198.91 million. | Consumer Services |
Excelligence Learning Corp.
 Excelligence Learning Corp. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Excelligence Learning Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and retail of educational products. Its offers activity sets, curriculum supplements, furniture, custom-packaged school supplies, and fundraiser items. The company was founded by Ronald Elliott in 1985 and is headquartered in Monterey, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Open Exchange, Inc.
Open Exchange, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Open Exchange, Inc. offers a software-as-a-service solution that creates, shares, and tracks online presentations. It provides an on-demand platform to create interactive multi-media web presentations incorporating video, PowerPoint decks, links, downloads, and email forms. The company was founded by Michael E. Kolowich and Alex Kieft in 2010 and is headquartered in Lincoln, MA. | Technology Services |
OpenExchange, Inc.
OpenExchange, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services OpenExchange, Inc. provides community based video service for financial and investor relations community. The firm offers B2B video collaboration and is a online community for investor communications. Its easy?to?use, secure interface enables public companies, investment banks and asset managers to find each other schedule and attend video meetings. The company was founded by Douglas Ashton in 2009 and is headquartered in Riverside, CT. | Consumer Services |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
ZDNet
 ZDNet Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Paramount Global, ZDNet is an internet service provider. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by David Shnaider, Kevin Wells, Michael E. Kolowich. ZDNet was acquired by CNET Networks, Inc. from SoftBank Group Corp. on October 17, 2000 for $197.65 million. | Communications |
| Boston Celtics LP /WEEI AM Ops/ | Consumer Services |
| WPRI-TV | Consumer Services |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association is an organization that protects the freedom to fly by supporting activities that ensure the long-term health of general aviation. The private company is based in Frederick, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company educates pilots, non-pilots, and policy makers alike. Mark R. Baker has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Commercial Services |
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Piper Aircraft, Inc. provides single and twin-engine aircrafts. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, M350, and Matrix – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca V and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Archer TX/LX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft. The company was founded by William T. Piper in 1937 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, PA. | Electronic Technology |
Museum of Science
 Museum of Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Museum of Science operates as a museum. The company was founded in 1830 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.
Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. is a technology association based in Massachusetts. The American company's mission is to accelerate innovation, growth, and the development of an inclusive tech ecosystem in the region. The non-profit company connects people from across the technology landscape, provide access to industry-leading content and ideas, and offer their members visibility and a platform to advance their collective interests. The company was founded by David Solomont and the CEO is Sara Fraim. | Commercial Services |
GBH (Massachusetts)
 GBH (Massachusetts) BroadcastingConsumer Services GBH operates radio and television stations. The firm provides Public media powerhouse with educational content that informs, inspires and entertains. The company was founded by Ralph Lowell on 02 May, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
AT&T Corp.
 AT&T Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications AT&T Corp. is engaged in providing telecommunication services. The company is headquartered in Bedminster, NJ. | Communications |
The Fenn School
 The Fenn School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Fenn School operates a private school for boys. It offers admissions for boys grades 4 to 9. The company was founded by Roger C. Fenn in 1929 and is headquartered in Concord, MA. | Consumer Services |
PC Magazine
 PC Magazine Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Ziff Davis, Inc., PC Magazine operates an online platform that provides lab-based comparative reviews of computing, consumer electronics, business technology, and internet products. The company is based in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
AmSafe Aviation, Inc.
AmSafe Aviation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology AmSafe Aviation, Inc. engages in design and manufacture of restraint systems for use in all fields of aviation and defense. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Electronic Technology |
Diginovations, Inc.
Diginovations, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Diginovations, Inc. serves as video production and Boston photography company. Its services include photography, animation, streaming video and live event coverage. The company was founded by Michael Kolowich in 2001 and is headquartered in Acton, MA. | Consumer Services |
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| Revels, Inc. |
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