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One of the first websites (or even the first) we associate with the term eCommerce is Ebay. This is the place that customers believe in and come back. Dane Glasgow is one of the people behind the scenes, who is working hard in order to build this credibility. It is our pleasure to present one of the speakers of Webit Global Congress.

Dane Glasgow serves as Vice President, Global Product Management for eBay Marketplaces, and brings more than 15 years of experience leading product design and development, innovation in search technology, and management to the world’s largest online marketplace. In his role, Dane focuses on delivering a compelling shopping experience globally for both buyers and sellers. Dane previously served as eBay’s vice president of engineering, where his team brought an increased level of structure and depth to the eBay Global Product Catalog.

Dane joined eBay in December of 2008 through the acquisition of Positronic, a company he co-founded in Seattle. Positronic developed a sophisticated machine learning and natural language processing platform in the finance sector. As Positronic’s chief technology officer, Dane set the software vision – driving the architecture and roadmap to achieve positive results. Positronic’s technology and team were integrated into eBay following the acquisition.

Before co-founding Positronic, Dane was the director of program management at Microsoft for the Live Search product, leading a talented team of program managers who were responsible for delivering fast, relevant Search to customers throughout the world. In coordination with the development and test organizations, the team created the Web Search experience for Microsoft through MSN.com, Microsoft.com, and Live.com, including offerings for searching Web pages, Images, News, Products, Videos, and Blogs.

Prior to working on Live Search, Dane served as the general manager for the Windows Live Portal & Client team. The group developed software ranging from the Live.com portal, which placed users at the center of their information experience, to the MSN Search Toolbar, which offered significant browsing and search enhancements for Internet Explorer. In this role, Dane delivered near-instant search results for files and email on users' PCs through Windows Desktop Search. Dane also drove the acquisitions of Lookout Software, a provider of fast email searching for Microsoft Outlook, and Onfolio, a company delivering tools for browser-based research and information management. The team went on to ship Windows Live Writer, a desktop blog publishing application.

Previously, he helped launch MS Ideas, an internal site dedicated to helping employees post, discuss, and collaborate on new product ideas and technologies. Dane also served as Group Manager of MSN Calendar - which provided calendaring, task management, and notifications in numerous languages through MSN Hotmail.

Dane joined Microsoft in April 1999 through the acquisition of Jump.com, a company he helped create in Ithaca, N.Y.

Dane attended Cornell University, where he studied computer science, business, and fine arts. Outside of the office, he enjoys photography, computer graphics, amateur high altitude ballooning/rocketry, robotics, helping educational and scientific-based charities, and driving fast cars. Dane serves on the board of trustees for the SETI Institute.

An expert with consistent experience, Dane is a person you must know since he can teach you a lot about e-commerce. Meet him at the 6th Webit Global Congress, but before book your tickets with the early bird prices!

1-2 October, 2014, Istanbul – remember these dates and reschedule if you have any other plans. The 6th Webit Global Congress is going to happen and for Digital, Tech and Media industry this will be the most beneficial and profitable two days of the year. Just in case you are not sure yet, here are only 10 reasons why you should join:

1. The only place with almost 60% C-level attendees who you can join to connect with the world’s Digital, Tech and Media elite! C-level managers at companies like Facebook, Apple, Google, etc. Pay attention – active managers (not ex-ones).
2. The venue – not only because of the fabulous city of Istanbul, but also because of the impressive venue which can be reached by all means of transport, including by boat.
3. Networking party on yacht – why not?
4. You will be surrounded by `giants` - Google, IBM, Apple, eBay. Good feeling, isn’t it?
5. Lectures will be divided in two flows – digital marketing and entrepreneurship. You can focus on what is really important to you and your business.
6. Speakers have only 10 minutes for their lectures – no babbling, only the essential.
7. Along the whole event, topics, devoted to new growing markets, will be discussed. Markets in Africa, Middle East, East Europe, etc. which will define the new trends and on which you want to operate, for sure. This way you can be sure you will not waste neither your time, nor your money.
8. Great opportunity for networking with worldwide known experts. Please, read again reason №4.
9. The only event where you will meet the best agencies in the world – Agency Lounge will be the place where agencies meet their clients and talk "Successful Business".
10. Founder Games, organised by Webit, are looking for the best startups and provide 1 million EUR marketing budget for startups.

Stay tuned for more reasons, news and updates. Have in mind that time is ticking away. Apply now!