Michael Bates
Founder at IQzone, Inc.
Profile
Michael Bates is the founder of IQorder.com, Inc. (founded in 1999) and IQzone, Inc. (founded in 2006) where he holds the title of Chairman.
Mr. Bates is also the founder of Software Marketing Corp.
Mr. Bates's former jobs include working as a Principal at Softkey International, Inc. and as Vice President-Sales at PC Globe, Inc. In terms of education, Mr. Bates attended Arizona State University where he obtained an undergraduate degree.
Michael Bates active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
IQzone, Inc.
 IQzone, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications IQzone, Inc. provides mobile content services. The firm offers mobile service for broadcasting and searches classified ads from mobile phones, connect with friends, promote events, post messages and share photos, video and blogs. The company was founded by Michael Bates, John Kuolt IV and James Ferguson in 2006 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Founder | 2005-12-31 |
IQorder.com, Inc.
 IQorder.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Avantax, Inc., IQorder.com, Inc. is a company that develops applications for wireless e-commerce transactions. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. IQorder.com was acquired by Avantax, Inc. on July 03, 2000 for $54.70 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1998-12-31 |
Former positions of Michael Bates
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Softkey International, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Software Marketing Corp
 Software Marketing Corp Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Mattel, Inc., Software Marketing Corp is a multimedia entertainment concern. Software Marketing was acquired by Softkey International, Inc. on September 14, 1994 for $7.88 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
PC Globe, Inc.
 PC Globe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Riverdeep Group Plc, PC Globe, Inc. is a company that manufactures desktop geography software. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. PC Globe was acquired by Broderbund Software, Inc., part of Riverdeep Group Plc from August 31, 1998 on July 08, 1992 for $1.50 million. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of Michael Bates
| Arizona State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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IQzone, Inc.
IQzone, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications IQzone, Inc. provides mobile content services. The firm offers mobile service for broadcasting and searches classified ads from mobile phones, connect with friends, promote events, post messages and share photos, video and blogs. The company was founded by Michael Bates, John Kuolt IV and James Ferguson in 2006 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Communications |
| Softkey International, Inc. | Technology Services |
IQorder.com, Inc.
IQorder.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Avantax, Inc., IQorder.com, Inc. is a company that develops applications for wireless e-commerce transactions. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. IQorder.com was acquired by Avantax, Inc. on July 03, 2000 for $54.70 million. | Technology Services |
Software Marketing Corp
Software Marketing Corp Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Mattel, Inc., Software Marketing Corp is a multimedia entertainment concern. Software Marketing was acquired by Softkey International, Inc. on September 14, 1994 for $7.88 million. | Technology Services |
PC Globe, Inc.
PC Globe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Riverdeep Group Plc, PC Globe, Inc. is a company that manufactures desktop geography software. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. PC Globe was acquired by Broderbund Software, Inc., part of Riverdeep Group Plc from August 31, 1998 on July 08, 1992 for $1.50 million. | Technology Services |
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