TY - JOUR T1 - The Expanding Role of Entrepreneurs in the Creation and Development of Internet Ecosystems JF - Open Source Business Resource Y1 - 2009 A1 - Gordon Quinn AB - Technology-based ecosystems are everywhere. Consumer Internet-based ecosystems are almost always very large scale entities because the Internet has few real boundaries. The center of these ecosystems is often a large company that is a household name and has played a significant role in creating, or at least shaping, the market segment its ecosystem serves. Because of this, Internet ecosystems are often thought of as the exclusive domains of large established companies. In the past that was typically the case, but tech entrepreneurs are now increasingly able to act as the driving force behind the creation of Internet-based ecosystems. Entrepreneurs are moving into the role of ecosystem creation and development, and the established big companies are evolving to a supporting role of ecosystem enabler, investor, and operator. This article will review and contrast the roles of tech entrepreneurs with the roles of large established Internet companies in the creation and development of consumer Internet ecosystems. PB - Talent First Network CY - Ottawa UR - http://timreview.ca/article/279 IS - August 2009 U1 - iPic Innovations Gordon Quinn is Co-Founder and CEO of iPic Innovations Incorporated. A communications industry veteran with a passion for leading emerging growth businesses, his roots are in networks and multimedia consumer and enterprise technology. Before founding iPic Innovations, Gordon was responsible for Nortel's New Business Opportunity program, following six years leading Nortel's multimedia business and technology programs. Gordon has an extensive background in networks and market-leading consumer and enterprise businesses, with experience spanning broadband, enterprise, and wireless market applications. He served on the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) representing Nortel from 2001-2002, contributing to the strategy for the transition of the North American telecom networks from legacy voice infrastructures to Multi-Media-capable broadband ecosystems. He is a frequent keynote and specialist speaker at many high-profile industry trade shows in North America and Europe. ER -