Company Information
Mission
We dramatically improve the way people collaborate, communicate, share,
and process information across all
Internet systems.
Overview
REBOL connects people, not just computers. We provide a solution that
extends beyond the web to create stronger on-line relationships between all people in all businesses and organizations.
Our company provides an operating system independent, distributed collaborative
platform that empowers the next generation of Internet communications. Our technology takes advantage of the bi-directional
nature of the Internet and enables the semantic exchange of all types of information.
REBOL Technologies was founded by Carl Sassenrath in 1997. Carl is best
known as the creator of the Amiga multitasking computer and has also pioneered graphical user interfaces, CD-ROM
technology, multimedia, and several computer languages.
REBOL Technologies is a private company funded by Avalon Investments
and a group of angel investors.
The REBOL Team
Carl Sassenrath – Founder, Chairman, CTO
For more than 20 years Carl has been leading the design and implementation
of fundamental advances in computer languages, operating systems, and distributed computing. Carl was responsible
for the design and implementation of the highly acclaimed Amiga Multitasking Operating System. His background includes
senior development roles at Apple Computer's Advanced Technology Group, Hewlett-Packard (Computer Systems Division),
and Commodore Amiga. He was also the founder and president of Pantaray and American Multimedia, and was the co-founder
and VP of Development for Videostream Inc. Carl has headed the development of Internet set-top boxes, CDTV (the
world's first CD-ROM set-top box), and content authoring systems. Carl holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science from the University of California at Davis.
Holger Kruse – Director of Network Technology
Holger brings nine years of experience in the development of TCP/IP networking
software, encryption software, and online transaction software. During the seven years Holger was Vice President
of software development at Nordic Global Inc, he headed the development of the award-winning "Miami"
TCP/IP protocol stack, the integrated "MiamiDx" router/firewall as well as SSL encryption software. He
is also responsible for the design and development of NGC, one of the first integrated software packages for "shopping
carts", credit card payment and automatic product delivery over the Internet. Holger holds a BS degree in
computer science from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, and is currently finishing his Ph.D. thesis
at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, specializing in the application of data compression and caching
on wide-area networks.
Scot Sutherland – Director of Market Development
A business and technology consultant and educator for 20 years, Scot
provided technology consulting for Cal Fed, RE/Max, Commodore, Disney Software, and a number of school districts.
Most recently employed as the Head of Technology at Anti Gravity Products, Scot brings a passion for REBOL and
unique insight to the task of building REBOL markets.
Dan Stevens – Director of Business Development
Both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant,
Dan brings to REBOL over 10 years of diverse experience in emerging high technology firms and "Big Five"
consulting practices. Prior to joining REBOL, Dan was the Business Development and Finance Manager for ParaGraph
International, an Internet-focused company that was acquired by Silicon Graphics during his tenure.
Tom Chang – Managing Director of REBOL Consulting
Tom is also Co-Founder and COO of Eight, Inc and has over 8 years' experience in solutions development. Prior to
co-founding Eight, Inc., Tom had helped develop a variety of multimedia software products including corporate training
CD-ROMs, BAY (the world's first non-linear video editing system), set-top boxes, and content authoring tools. His
background also includes multiple-platform LAN/WAN networking, scientific programming, technical writing, and user
interface design. Tom holds a BS degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Email Contacts:
Administrative and Financial:
cindy@rebol.com
Technical Support or Questions:
Feedback Page
Web Operations:
webmaster at rebol.com
Mailing Address and Phone:
PO Box 1510
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 485-0599 voice
(707) 485-5803 fax
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