Jay Deragon

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Jay Deragon is considered one of the premier entrepreneurial thought leaders in the dynamic social networking space and the emerging industry of social media. His blog - (http://www.relationship-economy.com) serves as a reference point for the emerging industry of social networks and is read by thousands each month and is referenced throughout the social web.

He is a noted speaker and is working with numerous Fortune 500 companies to help them effectively define and implement their virtual strategies for use of the social web as a new median for marketing and influence.

Mr. Deragon is also Co-Author, of “The Emergence of The Relationship Economy” just released in January of 08 and can be accessed here. The book was a collaborative effort with three other authors and the forward is written by Doc Searls, Co-Author of The Cluetrain Manifesto. New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman calls Doc Searls "one of the most respected technology writers in America". J.D. Lasica, author of Darknet, calls Doc "one of the deep thinkers in the blog movement." Doc is currently based at Harvard University, where he serves as a Fellow with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society.

Mr. Deragon is Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Strategy, of Link to Your World, LLC (http://www.linktoyourworld.com)

Mr. Deragon has over 25 years experience in working as a strategic consultant for numerous industries such as wireless, entertainment, capital markets and technology. He has consulted with businesses of all sizes from the Fortune 500 to middle market organizations and non-profit associations.

Mr. Deragon educational experience includes:

  • University of Southern Maine BA, Business Management, 1977 – 1979
  • Activities and Societies:
  • Accredited Risk Manager, Dartmouth College Continuing Education, 1994
  • Certified Quality Engineer, University of Madison Wisconsin, 1990
  • Six Sigma Instructor, GE Black Belt School, 1991
  • ISO 9001 Instructor, University of Wisconsin, 1989
  • Hoshin Planning, GOAL/QPC, 1998
  • Theory of Constraints, Goldrat Institute, 1999
  • D.I.S.C. Instructor: Hall & Associates, 1984

Mr. Deragon lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife Kim Deragon. He is father of four children and a grandfather. He enjoys golf and boating.