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Black Web 2.0 Show: Interview with Omar Wasow Co-founder of BlackPlanet.com and Product Strategist for TheRoot.com

Tue, Jul 29, 2008

Category: Podcast

In Episode # 8 of the Black Web 2.0 Show we speak with Omar Wasow co-founder of BlackPlanet.com and Product Strategist for the TheRoot.com. Omar is pursuing a doctorate in African American studies and political science at Harvard University. In addition to his graduate work, Omar is the co-founder of BlackPlanet.com. Under Omar’s leadership BlackPlanet.com became the leading site for African Americans, reaching over three million people a month. Omar currently serves as the Product Strategist for The Root.com.

In this interview we discussed Omar’s start in technology, his successful strategies as co-founder of Black Planet.com and his newest role as Product Strategist for TheRoot.com

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3 Comments:

  1. mkrob Says:

    Another great interview!!! I’m a member of Blackplanet myself and love the website. In fact I need to go check my email right now!!! LOL

  2. Angela Says:

    Thanks mkrob!

  3. Will Moss Says:

    That interview was on point. Keep up the good work.

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