He has been writing code since he unboxed his Timex Sinclair ZX81 in 1983, and has been writing applications for the web professionally since 1997. He has founded or co-founded four companies since 1995, including QONQR: The Geosocial Game of World Domination. In addition to professional experience in film, television, and theater, Justin has been a developer and consultant for several Fortune 500 Companies across a variety of industries including Entertainment, Retail, Finance, and Insurance. He has built and led teams of up to 20 people.
Justin was raised in an entrepreneurial family and thrives in that environment. He made the pitch that eventually went on to win the first Twin Cities Startup Weekend. He is an active community organizer and persistent rabble-rouser. He has led User Groups, organized conferences, mentored students, and rallied developers to worthy non-profit projects.
When he's not slinging code or building businesses, Justin can often be found at the movies, probably watching something with subtitles and subtext. He prefers pie to cake. Follow him on Twitter: @justinpeck.
