For Frank, social media is life. Founder of SOMEWHAT FRANK, Frank started blogging the same time as TechCrunch. Frank went on to contribute to TechCrunch as it began to grow into a well-known technology blog. Frank speaks at conferences nationwide and has been featured in multiple national publications about social media, building community and brand. Frank also co-founded TECH cocktail, a community building startup which offers events and community-powered projects open to bloggers, technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs & professionals interested in technology in under served technology communities. Hosting events in Chicago, D.C., Boulder, Boston and Champaign and more.

Social Media & My Somewhat Obsession With Shiny Objects from Frank Gruber on Vimeo. 

Frank also has a wealth of experience in web technology and product development for AOL, including most recently the product development and strategy for myAOL a personalized start page product rolled out in 24 locales in 19 languages. Prior to AOL, Frank led product development efforts at Tribune, Cars.com and Apartments.com. Additionally, Frank has consulted and advised startups and other Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

Frank was in attendance at the first Twiistup event and is psyched to be headed back again as a judge of the Twiistup 5. You can follow Frank as he journeys to southern California via Twitter: @somewhatfrank.

What Does Social Media Mean? from Frank Gruber on Vimeo.