Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 29, 2001

Perry Evans – Webb Interactive Services Inc (webb)

PERRY EVANS is President and CEO of Webb Interactive Services, Inc. Mr. Evans founded netIgnite in 1998, later acquired by Webb in 1999. Widely considered to be one of the pioneers of new media products and services focused on local markets and interactive directories, Mr. Evans was previously founder and President of the MapQuest Publishing Group, where he created one of the Web's most prominent consumer brands and one of the most widely licensed business services on the Internet. Prior to MapQuest, Mr. Evans managed the new media development group within RR Donnelley that was responsible for interactive yellow pages, travel and real estate products. Mr. Evans earned an MBA from York University in Toronto, Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a little history and a quick overview of

the company?

Mr. Evans: Webb Interactive Services, Inc., has been in business for

about six years. The company went